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Florida News

Marco Rubio: Why is YouTube Shutting Down Conservative Videos?

This week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., sent a letter to YouTube Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Susan Wojcicki raising concerns with YouTube’s latest censorship...

Kevin DerbyAugust 18, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Delegation Reacts to Taliban Taking Over Afghanistan

With the Taliban taking over Afghanistan, members of the Florida delegation reacted this week to the fall of the American-supported government. “For 20 years,...

Kevin DerbyAugust 17, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Marco Rubio: “Time for Free and Fair Elections in Belarus”

Last week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., threw his support behind a resolution from U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-NH, and Roger Wicker, R-Miss., which...

Kevin DerbyAugust 17, 2021

Education News

NASA Funding FAMU’s Efforts to Recruit More African American Students into Aerospace Engineering

At the end of last week, Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced it has received $1.2 million from NASA to recruit more African American students...

Kevin DerbyAugust 16, 2021

Florida News

HUD Sending Almost $2 Million to Help Florida Seniors Age in Place

Earlier this month, the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Department sent almost $2 million to two organizations in Florida “to assist in undertaking...

Kevin DerbyAugust 16, 2021

Florida News

Florida’s Senators Want to Protect Disabled Veterans From Unauthorized Fees

This week, Florida’s two senators–Republican U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott–championed the “Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act.” Rubio introduced the bill which would...

Kevin DerbyAugust 16, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Florida’s Senators Amend Budget Bill to Ensure Open Internet for Cuban People

While both of Florida’s two U.S. senators–Republicans Marco Rubio and Rick Scott–ended up voting against the $3.5 trillion budget resolution which cleared the chamber...

Kevin DerbyAugust 15, 2021

Florida News

Crowded Field of Democrats Running in Special Election for South Florida Congressional Seat

Filing closed this week in the special election to replace the late U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings, D-Fla., and a large crowd of candidates is...

Kevin DerbyAugust 13, 2021

Florida News

Bill Posey, Tim Ryan Team Up on Bill to Cut Down on Foreign Pharmaceuticals

This week, U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla., introduced a proposal to “end our reliance on foreign powers for important lifesaving pharmaceuticals and generics” and...

Kevin DerbyAugust 12, 2021

Crime News

Ashley Moody Stops Door-to-Door Scam Targeting Seniors in South Florida

On Wednesday, state Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office announced the shutdown of a door-to-door scam targeting South Florida seniors. The scammers charged victims thousands...

Kevin DerbyAugust 12, 2021

Education News

Marco Rubio Introduces Bill to Stop Federal Funds for Teaching Critical Race Theory

This week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced a proposal that would “prohibit federal funding to promote divisive concepts, such as Critical Race Theory,...

Kevin DerbyAugust 11, 2021

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Florida News

Florida’s Senators Vote Against $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill

On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate passed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill over the opposition of both senators from the Sunshine State. After months of...

Kevin DerbyAugust 11, 2021

Florida News

Scott Franklin Wants American Small Businesses to Help Create Global AI Standards

At the end of last week, U.S. Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., introduced a bill that “will support small businesses with financial backing so they...

Kevin DerbyAugust 10, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Florida’s Leaders Honor Legendary FSU Football Coach Bobby Bowden

With Bobby Bowden, the legendary longtime coach of the Florida State University (FSU) football team, passing away this weekend, leaders from across the Sunshine...

Kevin DerbyAugust 10, 2021

Crime News

Marco Rubio Introduces the Sanction and Stop Ransomware Act

Last week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced a proposal “to strengthen the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure and target foreign governments that knowingly provide...

Kevin DerbyAugust 10, 2021

Florida News

Florida Congressmen Champion the Manatee Protection Act

Two congressmen from the Sunshine State have introduced a proposal offering manatees the highest level of federal protection. At the end of last week,...

Kevin DerbyAugust 9, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Announces $3.8 Million for Projects Through Florida Job Growth Grand Fund

At the end of last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced more than $3.8 million for projects across the Sunshine State through the Florida Job...

Kevin DerbyAugust 9, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Greg Steube: ‘Why is Joe Biden So Afraid of China?’

A congressman from the Sunshine State is pushing the Biden administration to hold the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) accountable for the COVID-19 virus....

Kevin DerbyAugust 8, 2021

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Education News

Marco Rubio: Time to Shine a Light on Hostile Nations Funding American Higher Education

This week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the “Greater Insight into Foreign Transactions (GIFTs) in Higher Education Act.” The proposal would “target gifts...

Kevin DerbyAugust 6, 2021

Florida News

Vern Buchanan Wants to Expand Trade By Pushing ‘Fast-Track’ Options

This week, a Florida congressman urged President Joe Biden to “end his administration’s trade moratorium and begin consultations with Congress to renew Trade Promotion...

Kevin DerbyAugust 5, 2021

Florida News

Neal Dunn Introduces Bill to Have VA Focus More on Detecting Prostate Cancer

Last week, U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Fla., introduced the “Veterans Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Act.” Dunn’s office weighed in why he introduced the...

Kevin DerbyAugust 4, 2021

Florida News

Bill Posey: U.S. Needs to Stop Relying on China for Pharmaceuticals

At the end of last month, U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla., helped lead members of Congress in calling on U.S. Health and Human Services...

Kevin DerbyAugust 3, 2021

Education News

Marco Rubio Offers Proposal to Have Education Department Investigate Critical Race Theory in the Classroom

Rubio is also backing the “Stop Critical Race Theory Act” and the “Combating Racist Training in the Military Act” from U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton,...

Kevin DerbyAugust 2, 2021

Florida News

Kathy Castor Brings Back Proposal to Offer More Online Protections for Teenagers, Children

The bill reforms the “Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)” including requiting opt-in consent for Americans under the age of 18. The proposal also...

Kevin DerbyAugust 2, 2021

Florida News

Marco Rubio Wants to Review CDC’s Data, Messaging on Masks for the Fully Vaccinated

Last week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced a bill which “would require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the Centers for Disease...

Kevin DerbyAugust 1, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Senators: Time to Stop Funding UNRWA Until it Ends Anti-American, Anti-Israel Activities

U.S. Sen. Jim Risch’s bill “outlines a comprehensive approach to cease U.S. contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees...

Kevin DerbyJuly 30, 2021

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Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Orders FDOT to Slash Tolls on Garcon Point Bridge in the Panhandle

DeSantis ordered the rates lowered from $4.50 to $2.30 for drivers with a SunPass and from $5.00 to $2.75 for drivers paying cash.

Kevin DerbyJuly 29, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Michael Waltz Brings Out SPB Open Enrollment for Service-Disabled Veterans Act

The bill would “allow for an open re-enrollment for the nearly 1,600 veterans who withdrew from the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) prior to the...

Kevin DerbyJuly 29, 2021

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Florida News

Florida Delegation Secures Funds to Have Feds Investigate Surfside Condo Collapse

On the U.S. House Science, Space and Technology Committee, U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., was able to amend the “National Institute of Standards and...

Kevin DerbyJuly 28, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Neal Dunn Wants to Honor Bobby Bowden With Congressional Gold Medal

“Coach Bobby Bowden is a leader on the field and in his community. While his grit and determination led the Seminoles to victory on...

Kevin DerbyJuly 28, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Marco Rubio: State Department Should Reveal Human Rights Abusers Barred From Entering the U.S.

U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin brought out the “Revealing and Explaining Visa Exclusions for Accountability and Legitimacy (REVEAL) Act” with Rubio as a co-sponsor. They...

Kevin DerbyJuly 28, 2021

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Congressmen: Time for the EU to Recognize Hezbollah as a Terrorist Organization

U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Fla., the chairman of the U.S. House Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, introduced the resolution with the support of...

Kevin DerbyJuly 27, 2021