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Florida Government & Politics

Michael Waltz Joins Congressional Representatives to Preserve Korean War Veterans Memorial

On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., led a bipartisan group of congressional representatives and veterans in cleaning and landscaping efforts to preserve the...

Florida DailyNovember 22, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Julio Fuentes: When the Legislature Sets Fees in Statute, It Must Consider All Affected Parties Before Changing Them

The Florida Legislature and executive regulatory agencies set certain parameters around fees that companies can charge for specific services. Where the rubber meets the...

Guest ColumnistNovember 22, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Ross Spano Helps Steer $4 Million to Hillsborough County for Buses

This week, U.S. Rep. Ross Spano, R-Fla., announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is sending more than $4 million to Tampa Bay...

Kevin DerbyNovember 22, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Rick Scott Joins Senate Effort Requesting Trump Suspend Licenses Allowing U.S. Exports to Huawei

The senators wrote that the approval of these export licenses would undermine the original intent of the Entity List designation, allowing Huawei to continue...

Florida DailyNovember 22, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Stephanie Murphy Announces More than $10 Million for Sanford International Airport

Murphy announced this week that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is sending $10.2 million to the Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) to renovate more...

Kevin DerbyNovember 22, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Linda Stewart, Amy Mercado Want to Crack Down on Indecent Exposure in Florida

State Sen. Linda Stewart, D-Orlando, and state Rep. Amy Mercado, D-Fla., brought out a bill raising the penalties on indecent exposure.

Kevin DerbyNovember 22, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Ross Spano Helps Bring an Additional $8.5 Million to Lakeland Linder International Airport

This marks the second major grant that DOT has sent to Lakeland Linder in recent months. Back in September, Spano, who sits on the...

Kevin DerbyNovember 21, 2019

Education News

Ron DeSantis, Richard Corcoran Award $7 Million in Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities Grants

On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Department of Education (DOE) Commissioner Richard Corcoran revealed which school districts, universities, colleges and private institutions have...

Florida DailyNovember 21, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Ted Yoho: USDA Sending Almost $8 Million to Starke for Wastewater Treatment

“This USDA grant will improve service to over 2,300 residents and bolster local economic development efforts. The grant will be matched with a loan...

Kevin DerbyNovember 21, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Margaret Good, Joy Goff-Marcil Push ‘Powered by the Sun’ License Plate Showcasing Solar Jobs

Two Democrats in the state House--Rep. Margaret Good of Sarasota and Rep. Joy Goff-Marcil of Maitland--have teamed up with state Sen. Keith Perry, R-Gainesville,...

Kevin DerbyNovember 21, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Marco Rubio Urges FHA to Adopt New Safety Recommendations Following FIU Bridge Collapse

This week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla,, sent a letter to Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Administrator Nicole Nason, urging the adoption of a safety...

Florida DailyNovember 21, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Marco Rubio Gets Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act Through the Senate

Hong Kong has been in the headlines in recent months due to high-profile protests which started over a proposed extradition policy that could lead...

Kevin DerbyNovember 20, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Ross Spano, Tulsi Gabbard Team Up on TRICARE Reform Proposal

On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Ross Spano, R-Fla., paired up with a Democratic presidential candidate to bring out a bill to reform TRICARE for National...

Kevin DerbyNovember 20, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Attorney General Criticized by Media For Arguing Against Gun Ban Proposal Language

A recent Orlando Sentinel editorial slammed state Attorney General Ashley Moody for her opposition to the language for a proposed amendment to the Florida...

Ed DeanNovember 19, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

American Cancer Society Pushes Legislature to Back Bill Raise the Age to Buy Tobacco in Florida to 21

With a prominent state senator pushing to raise the age to buy tobacco to 21 in Florida, the American Cancer Society (ACS) and other...

Florida DailyNovember 19, 2019

Education News

Florida’s Leaders Weigh in on Ron DeSantis’ Proposed Budget

While mostly supportive of the governor’s proposed budget, state House Speaker Jose Oliva, R-Miami Lakes, continued to offer some resistance to DeSantis’ call to...

Florida DailyNovember 18, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Rick Scott’s Drone Security Proposal Introduced in House by Mike Gallagher, Ted Yoho

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott’s, R-Fla., proposal to ensure the federal government doesn’t buy drones from countries considered national security threats–including China and Iran--is gaining...

Kevin DerbyNovember 18, 2019

Education News

Ron DeSantis Unveils $91.4 Billion Budget Proposal

On Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis offered his “Bolder, Brighter, Better Future” budget proposal. DeSantis proposed a $91.4 billion budget, up slightly from last year’s...

Florida DailyNovember 18, 2019

Education News

Greg Steube Wants to Expand GI Bill for Post-9/11 Veterans

Last week, U.S. Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., unveiled the “Modern GI Bill Act” which “allows veterans who are entitled to Post-9/11 educational assistance through...

Kevin DerbyNovember 17, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Continues to Outpace the Nation on Job Growth, Unemployment

Florida’s economy continues to remain strong as Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Friday that the state unemployment rate remained 3.2 percent in October while...

Florida DailyNovember 15, 2019

Education News

Ron DeSantis Calls for Reforming Bonus Program for Florida Teachers and Principals

On Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis called for reforming the bonus program for teachers and principals across the Sunshine State.

Florida DailyNovember 15, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Congressmen Want to Help Victims of Human Trafficking

This week, U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings, D-Fla., and U.S. Rep. Ross Spano, R-Fla., teamed up on the “HOPE for Victims of Human Trafficking Act"...

Kevin DerbyNovember 15, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Marco Rubio Tries to Speed Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act Through Senate

Rubio first unveiled the proposal, which “would renew the United States’ historical commitment to freedom and democracy in Hong Kong at a time when...

Kevin DerbyNovember 14, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Ross Spano Helps Gets ‘Boots to Business Bill’ for Veterans Through the House

When they brought out the bill, Spano pointed to the large number of veterans in Central Florida including more than 100,000 of them in...

Kevin DerbyNovember 14, 2019

Education News

Gus Bilirakis Gets Student Veteran Empowerment Act Through the House

Bilirakis, who was the vice-chairman of the U.S. House Veterans Affairs Committee when the GOP controlled the chamber and is still on it, introduced...

Kevin DerbyNovember 14, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Audubon Florida Recognizes Marco Rubio, Debbie Wasserman Schultz as Champions of the Everglades

More than 300 participants from across the state met at the Audubon Assembly in Gainesville this week as the group honored U.S. Sen. Marco...

Florida DailyNovember 14, 2019

Environment

Marco Rubio Gets Two Environmental Bills Through Senate Commerce Committee

Rubio’s “Restoring Resilient Reefs Act" and ”South Florida Coastal Clean Waters Act” sailed unanimously through the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee.

Kevin DerbyNovember 13, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Marco Rubio Wants White House to Create Global Economic Security Strategy

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is behind a new proposal to have the White House create a Global Economic Security Strategy.

Kevin DerbyNovember 13, 2019

Education News

Ron DeSantis, Florida Leaders Stress the Importance of Apprenticeship Programs

On Tuesday, CareerSource Florida and the Florida Department of Education announced a new apprenticeship program in information technology at Tallahassee-based Inspired Technologies.

Florida DailyNovember 13, 2019

Education News

James Madison Institute Unveils 2020 Legislative Priorities

The James Madison Institute (JMI) released its “20 for ‘20” proposals on Tuesday to “protect Florida prosperity in 2020.” JMI’s proposals include reforming occupational...

Florida DailyNovember 12, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

David Simmons Wants to Raise the Age to Buy Tobacco in Florida to 21

Last week, Florida Senate President Pro Tempore Sen. David Simmons, R-Longwood, filed the bill as “part of a comprehensive strategy to prevent tobacco addiction.”...

Florida DailyNovember 11, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Bill Cracking Down on Elder Abuse Gains Traction in Tallahassee

State Rep. Fentrice Driskell's bill creating a “multidisciplinary, multiagency elder abuse fatality review team (EA-FRT) in each judicial circuit” passed the House Children, Families...

Florida DailyNovember 11, 2019