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Florida Government & Politics

Florida Delegation Reacts to Stephen Breyer’s Retirement

Members of the Florida congressional delegation reacted this week after U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced he will step down this summer at...

Kevin DerbyJanuary 28, 2022

Business / Economy News

Florida TaxWatch Releases Report on Inflation’s Role in the COVID Economy

On Thursday, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released an economic commentary entitled “The Great Imbalance: Inflation’s Influence in the COVID-19 Economy.” The report analyzes pandemic-induced inflation,...

Florida DailyJanuary 28, 2022

Crime News

Florida Police Chiefs Association Backs Ron DeSantis for a Second Term

This week, the Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA) announced their endorsement of Gov. Ron DeSantis for reelection. The third-largest state police chiefs association in...

Florida DailyJanuary 28, 2022

Business / Economy News

Val Demings Gets Support for Solar Manufacturing Included in Democrats’ America Competes Act

U.S. Rep. Val Demings’, D-Fla., proposal sending $3 billion over the next five years to solar component manufacturing companies is gaining momentum on Capitol...

Kevin DerbyJanuary 28, 2022

Florida Government & Politics

Stephanie Murphy Working With Leading GOP Congressman on Prosper Africa Act

This week, U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., teamed up with the top Republican on the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee on a bill “to...

Kevin DerbyJanuary 28, 2022

Florida Government & Politics

Rick Scott, Marco Rubio: Senate Hearing on Afghanistan Withdrawal Needs to Be Public

This week, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., led 17 of his Republican colleagues in the U.S. Senate on a letter U.S. Sens. Jack Reed,...

Florida DailyJanuary 28, 2022

Business / Economy News

Vern Buchanan Continues to Move Up the GOP Ranks on Capitol Hill

After being named the top Republican on the U.S. Ways and Means Health Subcommittee and joining the Joint Committee on Taxation earlier this month,...

Kevin DerbyJanuary 28, 2022

Business / Economy News

Gus Bilirakis: Biden Abandoning Israel, Greece, Cyprus Pipeline Hurts Allies, Leads to Higher Energy Prices

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., is warning that the Biden administration’s decision to withdraw support of a natural gas in the eastern Mediterranean undermines...

Kevin DerbyJanuary 27, 2022

Business / Economy News

Florida TaxWatch Looks at Local Ordinances Legislation in New Report

On Wednesday, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released a Session Spotlight report entitled “The Impacts of Lawsuits Against Local Governments for Business Damages.” In the report,...

Florida DailyJanuary 27, 2022

Business / Economy News

Matt Schellenberg: DeSantis Should Use Federal Money on Florida’s Problems, Not a Gas Tax Holiday

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal to eliminate the gas tax from July 2022 to the end of the year is purely a political ploy and...

Matt SchellenbergJanuary 27, 2022

Education News

Marco Rubio: Feds Need to Investigate How White House, NSBA, NEA Colluding Parents on COVID, CRT

This week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., along with ten senators, wrote to U.S. Department of Education Inspector General Sandra Bruce and U.S. Department...

Kevin DerbyJanuary 27, 2022

Crime News

Ashley Moody Warns Floridians About Jury Duty Scams

This week, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody warned Floridians of a recent surge in jury duty scams across the state. According to reports, at...

Florida DailyJanuary 27, 2022

Election News

Democrats Hope to Use Jan 6th as an Issue in 2022 Elections

CNN reported that Democrats will try to use the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol as a wedge issue against Republicans in 2022....

Ed DeanJanuary 27, 2022

Florida Government & Politics

Florida’s Senators Call on Joe Biden for Major Disaster Declaration After Tornadoes Hit Charlotte, Lee Counties

This week, Florida’s two U.S. senators–Republicans Marco Rubio and Rick Scott–urged President Joe Biden to approve Gov. Ron DeSantis’ request for a major disaster...

Florida DailyJanuary 26, 2022

Crime News

Kat Cammack Unveils the Human Trafficking Awareness Training Act

This week, U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., brought out the “Human Trafficking Awareness Training Act.” The congresswoman’s office noted that her bill “expands the...

Kevin DerbyJanuary 26, 2022

Florida Government & Politics

Marco Rubio Plans to Introduce Proposal to Ensure Illegals Can’t Use Arrest Warrants as IDs

On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said he plans to introduce a bill “ to prevent the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation...

Kevin DerbyJanuary 26, 2022

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Florida TaxWatch Releases Report on Expanding Rural Internet Service

This week, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released a comprehensive assessment of broadband access in Florida, as well as proposed strategies for expansion in unserved areas....

Florida DailyJanuary 26, 2022

Florida Government & Politics

Marco Rubio Backs Resolution Urging the IOC to Move 2022 Winter Olympic Games Out of China

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is backing a resolution “calling on the International Olympic Committee to relocate the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games in...

Kevin DerbyJanuary 26, 2022

Crime News

Almost Every Sheriff in Florida Backs Ron DeSantis for Reelection

Most sheriffs in Florida–59 of the 67 across the state–announced on Monday they were backing Gov. Ron DeSantis in his reelection campaign. “Florida’s sheriffs...

Florida DailyJanuary 25, 2022

Business / Economy News

Vern Buchanan Named to the Joint Committee on Taxation

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., has been named to the bipartisan Joint Committee on Taxation on Capitol Hill. Buchanan noted he is now part...

Kevin DerbyJanuary 25, 2022

Crime News

Marco Rubio Backed by 55 of Florida’s 67 Sheriffs as He Runs for a Third Term

While he should expect to be challenged by a former law enforcement officer in November, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., announced this week that...

Kevin DerbyJanuary 25, 2022

Crime News

Jimmy Patronis Warns of ‘Smishing’ Text Scams

On Monday, state Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis warned consumers of a scam called “Smishing”, which is a relatively new form of cyber...

Florida DailyJanuary 25, 2022

Florida Government & Politics

Ashley Moody Calls on Joe Biden to Secure the Border to Help End Opioid Crisis

Last week, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody called on President Joe Biden to secure the border to help end the national opioid crisis. “The...

Florida DailyJanuary 25, 2022

Election News

Democrats Offer a New Spin Against Ron DeSantis: ‘Florida Isn’t Free’

Over the last two years, Gov. Ron DeSantis has touted how free Florida is from COVID regulations compared to other states. The National Chamber...

Ed DeanJanuary 25, 2022

Florida Government & Politics

Marco Rubio: HHS Needs to Rescind Rule Making Toddlers Wear Masks at Head Start Facilities

Last week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., doubled down on his support of U.S. Sen. John Thune’s, R-SD, and U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain’s, R-Mich.,...

Kevin DerbyJanuary 24, 2022

Business / Economy News

Jimmy Patronis to California Officials: Your Policies Making More People Move to Florida

Last week, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued the following letter to statewide elected officials in California, following reports of a proposal...

Florida DailyJanuary 24, 2022

Business / Economy News

Ron DeSantis Announces More than $10 Million for Sarasota for Storm Resiliency, Migration

At the end of last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced more than $10 million to the city of Sarasota to enhance water quality and...

Florida DailyJanuary 24, 2022

Crime News

John Rutherford Backs Josh Gottheimer’s Proposal to Help Rural Police Departments

At the end of last week, U.S. Rep. John Rutherford, R-Fla., announced he would be the main co-sponsor of U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s, D-NJ,...

Kevin DerbyJanuary 24, 2022

Florida Government & Politics

Rick Scott, Elise Stefanik Want Answers From DHS on the Border Crisis

Last week, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R – NY, led more than 100 of their colleagues in sending...

Florida DailyJanuary 24, 2022

Business / Economy News

Ron DeSantis Announces $2.3 Million for CDL Training and Workforce Education

Last week, Gov, Ron DeSantis awarded $2.3 million in funding to support rapid credentialing workforce and education programs, including Commercial Driver’s License and Logistics...

Florida DailyJanuary 24, 2022

Florida Government & Politics

Vern Buchanan Plans to Use New Subcommittee Post to Focus on Medicare, Telehealth

Now the top Republican to lead the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee’s Health Subcommittee, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., weighed in on what...

Kevin DerbyJanuary 24, 2022

Business / Economy News

Ron DeSantis: Military and Defense Industry Supports 860,000 Jobs Across Florida

Last week, showcasing a new economic analysis, Gov. Ron DeSantis noted the important role the military plays in Florida’s economy. According to the governor’s...

Kevin DerbyJanuary 23, 2022