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Miami mayoral candidate Emilio Gonzalez announced his plans to make Miami the marquee hub for cryptocurrency, blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and next-generation technology industries as he approaches the home stretch in his run for mayor. “Miami has long been the gateway to the Americas and a crossroads of international business. Our growth in blockchain, cryptocurrency, […]
Michael Simas, the President & CEO of the Florida Council of 100, credited the state's conservative foundation, which has been established over the last fifteen years, for laying the groundwork for its current economic outlook in business and tech in an exclusive interview with The Floridian. Simas' organization is responsible for relaying advice on important […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that ServiceNow, a global leader in secure data technology, is set to break ground on a new regional headquarters and innovation hub in West Palm Beach. "This is going to be something that is really significant in terms of the jobs that are going to be here. These are all really, […]
Representative Daniel Webster (R-FL) is introducing legislation to strengthen the United States' position as the world leader in innovative and technological standards. Appropriately named the Utilize Standards for All (USA) Act, Rep. Webster's bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to encourage the development of voluntary, consensus-based standards, with the private sector […]
Congressman Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) said President Donald Trump’s divisive tariffs on overseas imports have resulted in a wave of new U.S. trade deals, a revitalized manufacturing landscape, and drastically raised revenue. “For those keeping score at home, President Trump’s tariffs have resulted in historic trade deals, raised BILLIONS in revenue, leveled the playing field for […]
Representative John Rutherford (R-FL) spoke with Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy in a recent House Appropriations hearing, asking about the United States' efforts to develop autonomous vehicles. Rep. Rutherford began by noting that Jacksonville, which he partially represents, "has become a leader in autonomous vehicle circulators" via the Ultimate Urban Circulator (U2C). "As we look […]
DeSantis Labels Florida House 'Obstructionists' in Latest Example of Infighting Gov. Ron DeSantis launched his newest volley of attacks against the Republican-led Florida House on Monday, blasting the lower chamber for blocking his priorities and allegedly cozying up to liberal...READ MORE Rep. Byron Donalds: "After the Parkland Shooting, State Legislators were pressured to violate the 2nd Amdt. […]
Representatives Kat Cammack (R-FL) and August Pfluger (R-TX) have announced the launch of the House Republican Study Committee's (RSC) new Emerging Technologies Task Force, which will harness and apply emerging technologies, including blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and biotech. With these new technological advances in development, Congress is examining their potential impact on national security and how […]
In an op-ed for Fox News, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) announced the passage of the American Security Drone Act into law, calling it "a huge win" against China and its attempts to spy on the United States. Sen. Scott first introduced the bill in 2019, which would ban the purchase of Chinese-made drones out of concerns they were […]
Florida Senator Clay Yarborough (R) has filed a bill that would prohibit the sale or production of lab-grown, i.e., cultivated, meat in Florida. Cultivated meat refers to the process of harnessing technology to grow animal cells into edible muscle and fat tissue. The innovative product has taken the meat industry by surprise and disrupted markets […]
