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By Florida State Rep. Meg Weinberger Florida lawmakers are currently deliberating on two vital pieces of legislation—SB 1830 and HB 1481—collectively referred to as...
Florida Government & Politics
The term “earmark” refers to federal spending on a specific project for a particular congressional district, often referred to as “pet projects.” For example,...
Environment
The Florida Senate took a monumental step to reconnect and help restore a 217-mile river system extending from the headwaters at Lake Apopka to...
Florida Government & Politics
Three members of the South Florida congressional delegation who sit on the U.S. House Appropriations Committee are calling on the federal government to do...
Florida Government & Politics
Back in March, Messam was reelected as mayor of Miramar, winning 86 percent of the vote--and he turned his attention later that month to...
Florida Government & Politics
With the First Coast dodging a bullet with Hurricane Dorian, Nassau County and the Port of Fernandina believe they are well-positioned to help relief...
Crime News
Moody noted that the hurricane devastated the Bahamas but warned about scammers trying to take advantage of charitable Floridians.
Florida Government & Politics
On Thursday, in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., wrote Col. Andrew Kelly, the Jacksonville District commander of the U.S....
Florida Government & Politics
On Thursday, Florida’s two Republican U.S. senators--Marco Rubio and Rick Scott---doubled down on their efforts to help the Bahamas which were devastated by Hurricane...
Florida Government & Politics
U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Fla., has spent most of the past year calling on the federal government to rebuild Tyndall Air Force Base which...
Florida Government & Politics
As the Trump administration gets ready to shift defense funds over to build a wall to help control illegal immigration at the southern border,...
Florida Government & Politics
Florida’s two Republican U.S. senators--Marco Rubio and Rick Scott--were in Miami on Wednesday, working with the American Red Cross to help the Bahamas which...
Florida Government & Politics
With Hurricane Dorian impacting Florida’s Atlantic coast, Gov. Ron DeSantis spent a busy day on Wednesday as he remained in touch with emergency management...
Florida Government & Politics
With Hurricane Dorian becoming less and less of a threat to Florida, a congressman from the Sunshine State is calling for his supporters to...
Florida Government & Politics
With the Trump administration planning to move defense funds to build a wall to help control illegal immigration at the southern border, a Florida...
Florida Government & Politics
In the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, Florida’s two U.S. senators--Republicans Marco Rubio and Rick Scott--teamed up on Wednesday to urge President Donald Trump to...
Florida Government & Politics
The Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame honors those Floridians who have made significant contributions to the state as leaders in the struggle for...
Education News
Members of teachers unions are complaining that Gov. Ron DeSantis is not fulfilling his promise on teacher bonuses.
Florida Government & Politics
On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., called on Amazon to embrace his call to require online realtors disclose the country of origin of...
Florida Government & Politics
On Monday, state Sen. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota, the chairman of the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF), turned to a former member of the Trump...
Crime News
Last week, state Sen. Linda Stewart, D-Orlando, brought back her proposal to remove the statute of limitations on prosecuting sexual offenses of minors and...
Crime News
Moody and more than 50 other attorneys general from other states, the District of Columbia and other parts of the U.S. teamed up with...
Florida Government & Politics
On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., sent a letter to Eric Sutton, the executive director of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission...
Education News
This week the State Board of Education is implementing an initiative focused on substance abuse for students in grades K-12.
Florida Government & Politics
With growing concerns about the economy and the impact a trade war with China will have on it, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., has...
Education News
With the beginning of the school year, more than ever before, many issues are plaguing students, parents, teachers and education leaders across Florida.
Education News
At the end of last week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., headed to the First Coast to showcase a small business and meet with...
Florida Government & Politics
Fresh off a trip from Israel, U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., took to the national airwaves on Friday applauding the decision to ban two congressional...
Florida Government & Politics
U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, the top Republican on the U.S. Asia and the Pacific Subcommittee and a former vice-chairman of the U.S. House Foreign...
Florida Government & Politics
Former state Rep. Jim Boyd announced last week that he wants to replace retiring Florida Senate President Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton--and now has his support.
Education News
All 67 counties in Florida have elected school boards--but a state representative is pushing for an appointed school board, at least in his county.
Education News
This week, the Florida Department of Education launched a request for proposals (RFP) for the first phase of $10 million in grants to establish...
Florida Government & Politics
Florida’s two Republicans in the U.S. Senate parted ways on whether Israel did the right thing in banning two Democrats in the U.S. House...
Florida Government & Politics
Despite the damage done to Tyndall Air Force Base by Hurricane Michael in October, a Florida congressman is urging the Air Force to resume...