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Senate Passes Sen. Rick Scott’s FISHES Act to Increase Disaster Relief for Fisheries

Florida Senator Rick Scott announced the Senate passage of his Fishery Improvement to Streamline Untimely Regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation Act (FISHES Act). The bill...

Florida Daily3 days ago

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Makes 63 Judicial Nominating Commission Appointments

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced 63 appointments to Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commissions. See the commission appointments, below. Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission Daniel Nordby, of...

Florida Daily4 days ago

Political News

Rick Scott Co-Introduces Bill to Block Natural Gas Tax, Boost Energy Production

Florida Senator Rick Scott joined Senator John Hoeven and Congressman August Pfluger to introduce a bicameral Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to...

Florida DailyDecember 18, 2024

Political News

Report: Biden Selling Border Wall Parts on Auctions

Border patrol agents have been telling news outlets such as Fox News that the Biden administration has been silently auctioning off unused border wall materials that...

Ed DeanDecember 18, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Wexford Strategies Continues to Expand Across the Globe With New Zealand Partnership

Wexford Strategies brought on Chris Quinn as the vice president of international affairs, noting he would “be responsible for business development and advocacy strategies...

Florida DailyJune 10, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Charlie Crist: THUD Appropriations Bill Will Help Veterans and Offer More Affordable Housing Options

“Veterans’ homelessness is also a major problem,” Crist added. “Those who bravely answered the call to serve should never be without a roof over...

Kevin DerbyJune 10, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Congresswoman: HHS Secretary Alex Azar Needs to Resign

The congresswoman pointed to a number of reasons, including how illegal immigrants in federal custody have been treated.

Florida DailyJune 9, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

State Department Takes Up Vern Buchanan’s Idea to Screen Social Media Posts of Visa Applicants

Buchanan first brought out the “Social Media Screening For Terrorists Act" back in 2015. The bill would have the executive branch to “vet all...

Kevin DerbyJune 7, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Bob Rommel Named to Florida Advisory Committee of the United States Global Leadership Coalition

The Southwest Florida Republican left no doubt that he was a supporter of President Donald Trump.

Florida DailyJune 7, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell Helps Key West International Airport Secure DOT Funds

On Thursday, Mucarsel-Powell, who is wrapping up her first six months on Capitol Hill, announced that DOT is sending $360,000 to the Monroe County...

Kevin DerbyJune 7, 2019

Education News in Florida

DOT Turns to USF to Launch the National Institute for Congestion Reduction

USF beat out more than 50 applicants across the nation for the funds which will be used for “advancing research and education programs that...

Kevin DerbyJune 6, 2019

Education News in Florida

Richard Corcoran Off to a Strong Start as Florida Education Commissioner

Corcoran scored some wins during the 2019 legislative session, including expanded school choice, leading the nation when it comes to higher ed for the...

Kevin DerbyJune 4, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Has a Major Physician Shortage

According to the Florida Department of Health’s 2018 Physician Workforce Annual Report, approximately 16.6 percent of Florida’s physicians reported that they were planning to...

Ed DeanJune 2, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

FDEM Team Headed West as Oklahoma Faces Severe Floods

During Hurricane Irma, Oklahoma sent an 11-person team to Monroe County to assist with local disaster response,” the governor’s office noted on Thursday.

Florida DailyMay 30, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis, Florida Cabinet Meet in Jerusalem to Build Ties Between Florida and Israel

“I was honored to take part in this historic meeting today at the United States Embassy in Jerusalem,” said DeSantis. “Today was a significant...

Florida DailyMay 29, 2019

Florida Government & Politics

Francis Rooney Wants DOT Funds to Help Complete the Tamiami Trail

On Tuesday, Rooney wrote U.S. Transportation Sec. Elaine Chao backing a grant application as part of the Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects...

Florida DailyMay 29, 2019

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