Florida Democrats File Bill to Repeal Six-Week Abortion Ban, Return to Pre-Dobbs Era

Florida Democrats File Bill to Repeal Six-Week Abortion Ban, Return to Pre-Dobbs Era

Liv Caputo
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February 19, 2025
Florida Democrats filed a bill Tuesday aimed at repealing the state's controversial six-week abortion ban and restoring abortion policies to their pre-2022 status before the Supreme Court squashed federal protections. The measure was introduced in direct response to a majority of Floridians voting in November to reject the state's six-week ban, House Bill 741 sponsor […]
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Last Squeeze🍊—2.18.2025—Dem Leader Files Bill Cracking Down on Employing Illegal Immigrants—Fine Filed Guns on Campus Bill—Much More...

Last Squeeze🍊—2.18.2025—Dem Leader Files Bill Cracking Down on Employing Illegal Immigrants—Fine Filed Guns on Campus Bill—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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February 18, 2025
Pizzo Files Bill Requiring Companies Use E-Verify to Confirm Employee Eligibility With a Republican supermajority in the state legislature, Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo has filed a legislative measure that would require companies to use E-Verify, regardless of their size...READ MORE   FL Sen. Jay Collins: "President Trump is spot on with this one! The […]
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'Roll Out the Welcome Mat': Trump Library Bill Flies Through First Florida Committee

'Roll Out the Welcome Mat': Trump Library Bill Flies Through First Florida Committee

Liv Caputo
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February 18, 2025
A new bill removing obstacles that might block President Donald Trump from erecting Florida's first presidential library flew through its first hurdle Tuesday morning. Hoping to signal to Florida's first President that the Sunshine State is ready for the esteemed landmark, state Sen. Jason Brodeur, a Republican from Lake Mary, filed SB 118 to ban […]
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Dìaz-Balart, Moskowitz Introduce School Safety Act

Dìaz-Balart, Moskowitz Introduce School Safety Act

Daniel Molina
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February 17, 2025
A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers composed of Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales (R) and Florida Representatives Jared Moskowitz (D), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D), and Mario DĂ­az-Balart (R), has introduced the Single Application for School Safety Act (SASS) to improve access to federal school safety resources. The bill promises to cut bureaucratic red tape by streamlining the application […]
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Florida Bills Would Seek Death Penalty for Crimes Committed at President of the United States

Florida Bills Would Seek Death Penalty for Crimes Committed at President of the United States

Michael Costeines
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February 17, 2025
Two Florida lawmakers filed bills that would seek the death penalty for crimes committed against the President of the United States and other heads of state. The proposals were filed by Sen. Blaise Ingoglia (R-Spring Hill) and Rep. Jeff Holcomb (R-Spring Hill) on Monday. Blaise Ingolia referred to the attempted assignation attempt on then-former President […]
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Following its Lead? Florida Might Have Laid Groundwork on DOGE

Following its Lead? Florida Might Have Laid Groundwork on DOGE

Michael Costeines
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February 13, 2025
MIAMI - While the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk have been the talk of the first 100 days of the Trump administration, the State of Florida has already been putting ideas in place to reduce wasteful spending. "Florida Laura [Ingraham] we are very lean. We were kinda DOGE before DOGE was cool," […]
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Last Squeeze🍊—2.12.2025—Bill Striking In-State Tuition for Undocumented Migrants Advances—Perez Speaks on DeSantis Feud—Much More...

Last Squeeze🍊—2.12.2025—Bill Striking In-State Tuition for Undocumented Migrants Advances—Perez Speaks on DeSantis Feud—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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February 12, 2025
'Poison Pill': Florida Bill Striking In-State Tuition for Undocumented Kids Advances to Floor A sweeping anti-illegal immigration bill barring undocumented students from receiving discounted tuition rates passed its first—and last—Florida committee Wednesday and will head to the Senate...READ MORE   FL Sen. Jay Collins: "I’m proud to unapologetically stand beside President @realDonaldTrump and @GovRonDeSantis as we […]
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Florida Bill Would Follow Trump-backed 'Gulf of America' Change

Florida Bill Would Follow Trump-backed 'Gulf of America' Change

Michael Costeines
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February 11, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Sen. Nick DiCeglie (R-Indian Rocks Beach) filed SB 608 Tuesday to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America" under Florida Statutes. The proposed legislation would specifically ensure "all official state documents, maps, and references reflect the designation Gulf of America." “Thanks to the leadership of President Trump, we have the […]
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Signs Order to Rename Fort Liberty Back to Fort Bragg, But There's a Catch

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Signs Order to Rename Fort Liberty Back to Fort Bragg, But There's a Catch

Michael Costeines
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February 11, 2025
MIAMI - Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum on Monday directing the Army to change Fort Liberty in North Carolina back to Fort Bragg in honor of Pfc. Roland L. Bragg. "Bragg is back! I just signed a memorandum reversing the naming of Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg," Hegseth said. According to […]
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Trump Taps Gadyaces

Trump Taps Gadyaces "Gady" Serralta to Lead U.S. Marshal Service

Michael Costeines
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February 10, 2025
MIAMI - President Donald Trump recently announced that Gadyaces “Gady” Serralta will serve as the next Director of the United States Marshals Service. "Gady is a lifelong public servant, with 34 years of Law Enforcement experience. I nominated him in my First Term to serve as the U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Florida, […]
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Donalds Reintroduces The Bipartisan Value Over Cost Act

Donalds Reintroduces The Bipartisan Value Over Cost Act

Daniel Molina
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February 10, 2025
Florida Rep. Byron Donalds (R) has reintroduced The Bipartisan Value Over Cost Act, a bill that aims to contract competition, reduce regulatory burdens on small businesses, and modernize federal procurement.
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Jimmy Patronis Applauds Trump's Plan to Keep Plastic Straws, Scrap Paper

Jimmy Patronis Applauds Trump's Plan to Keep Plastic Straws, Scrap Paper

Michael Costeines
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February 8, 2025
MIAMI - Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis on Friday applauded President Donald Trump for saying he would issue an Executive Order to undo a Biden administration plan to phase out plastic straws for more environmentally friendly paper straws. "I will be signing an Executive Order ending the ridiculous Biden push for paper straws, which […]
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Rep. Chip LaMarca Chides Tallahassee Protests Against Trump Administration, Elon Musk

Rep. Chip LaMarca Chides Tallahassee Protests Against Trump Administration, Elon Musk

Michael Costeines
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February 8, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -  Rep. Chip LaMarca (R-Lighthouse Point) questioned the commotion on Wednesday as hundreds of people gathered at the state capitol to protest against President Donald Trump and Tesla Founder Elon Musk. "I was curious why there were people protesting in front of our Florida Capitol yesterday. Then I realized it was because they […]
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Homeland Security Asks Florida to Train Officers on Immigration Enforcement: DeSantis Says Yes

Homeland Security Asks Florida to Train Officers on Immigration Enforcement: DeSantis Says Yes

Liv Caputo
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February 7, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—The Department of Homeland Security asked Gov. Ron DeSantis to enter into an agreement allowing state officers to investigate and detain illegal immigrants in alignment with President Donald Trump's executive orders. He said yes. "We're proud to be one of the first states in the nation to be requested to enter into an agreement with […]
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Patronis Says Men Don't Belong in Women's Sports on National Girls and Women in Sports Day

Patronis Says Men Don't Belong in Women's Sports on National Girls and Women in Sports Day

Michael Costeines
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February 6, 2025
MIAMI - Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis emphasized that men do not belong in women's sports while celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Wednesday. "Men don’t belong in women’s sports. We made it clear in Florida, and we need to make it law in America," Patronis said. "Happy National Girls […]
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Trump Applies Maximum Pressure to Iran, Republicans Cheer

Trump Applies Maximum Pressure to Iran, Republicans Cheer

Daniel Molina
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February 5, 2025
House Republicans are praising President Donald Trump’s (R) reinstatement of a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) that restores maximum pressure on Iran.
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Last Squeeze🍊—2.5.2025—Lawmaker Claims DeSantis Disqualified Her From Race—Trump's Gaza-Takeover Plan Makes Waves—Much More...

Last Squeeze🍊—2.5.2025—Lawmaker Claims DeSantis Disqualified Her From Race—Trump's Gaza-Takeover Plan Makes Waves—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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February 5, 2025
'Just Like Joe Biden': Debbie Mayfield Claims DeSantis Disqualified Her From Senate Race Rep. Debbie Mayfield, a longtime Florida lawmaker, claimed that Gov. Ron DeSantis disqualified her from running for her old Senate seat as retaliation for her support of President Donald Trump...READ MORE   FL Sen. Blaise Ingoglia: "I already have this proposal in drafting. […]
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'Abused by Biden': DeSantis Sides With Trump on Ending Protections for Venezuelan Migrants

'Abused by Biden': DeSantis Sides With Trump on Ending Protections for Venezuelan Migrants

Liv Caputo
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February 5, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis supports President Donald Trump's decision to eliminate protections guarding Venezuelans from deportation, the Florida Governor announced Wednesday. While Trump has faced pushback from within for planning to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans, DeSantis told onlookers at a Miami press conference that the president "is getting the law right" by restricting […]
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