The Amendment Nobody is Talking About: Partisan School Board Elections

The Amendment Nobody is Talking About: Partisan School Board Elections

Jim McCool
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April 28, 2024
The media has been buzzing about the pot and abortion amendments that are currently on the ballot in Florida's election this year.  While many activists have been battling over the abortion amendment or marijuana legalization, partisan school board elections under Amendment 1 have slipped under the radar of many Floridians. President Joe Biden (D) has […]
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Bill Posey Will Not Seek Re-Election, Endorses Mike Haridopolos

Bill Posey Will Not Seek Re-Election, Endorses Mike Haridopolos

Jim McCool
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April 28, 2024
Florida Representative Bill Posey's (R-FL) congressional career is officially coming to an end, but not before the the congressman endorsed a new candidate in former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos (R-FL). Rep. Posey has served in Congress since 2008 and has now worked in public service for over 30 years, doing 18 years of his […]
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Biden Claims Florida is in Play, Team DeSantis Responds

Biden Claims Florida is in Play, Team DeSantis Responds

Jim McCool
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April 28, 2024
With the 2024 election season in full swing, President Biden (D) has hit the campaign trail hard while President Trump (R) continues to be tied up in court.  Now Biden is claiming that Florida may be in play for Democrats this season. As previously reported by The Floridian, Democrats seem to think that because the […]
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AIF Names Champions for Business Award Winners

AIF Names Champions for Business Award Winners

Jim McCool
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April 24, 2024
The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) recently released its list of 2024 Voting Records and announced its 2024 Champions for Business award winners. AIF keeps a voting record to record the voting history of of each member of the Florida Legislature during Florida’s 60-day legislative session. Scores are based on committee, amendment and floor votes […]
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Cory Mills 'Disgusted' Ukraine Flag Displayed in House Chamber

Cory Mills 'Disgusted' Ukraine Flag Displayed in House Chamber

Jim McCool
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April 21, 2024
Additional aid for Ukraine was passed in the House of Representatives last week.  However, House Republicans continue to be split on the issue.  Congressman Cory Mills (R-FL) responded to demonstrations of the Ukrainian flag being waved in the House Chamber. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA)  has received backlash from Republican colleagues who did not vote for […]
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Carlos Gimenez Votes to Pass Aid to Taiwan, Ukraine and Israel

Carlos Gimenez Votes to Pass Aid to Taiwan, Ukraine and Israel

Jim McCool
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April 20, 2024
The House of Representatives has managed to pass the national security supplemental package that will fund Taiwan, Ukraine and Israel as the nations engage in costly conflicts with neighboring countries.  US Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) voted to pass the bill. The foreign aid costs $95 billion became very controversial among Republicans.  President Donald Trump (R) […]
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Pro-Palestinian Protestors Support Iran's Attacks on Israel

Pro-Palestinian Protestors Support Iran's Attacks on Israel

Jim McCool
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April 20, 2024
With tensions in the Middle East continuing to grow, protestors in the United States from both sides of the Israel-Iran conflict are expressing their concerns.  This week, pro-Palestinian protestors in Miami, FL made a statement to US officials. The demonstration specifically occupied Biscayne Boulevard.  The protest happened before the attacks by Israel on Iran this […]
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Despite Abortion Referendum, Democrats Still Struggle in Florida

Despite Abortion Referendum, Democrats Still Struggle in Florida

Jim McCool
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April 14, 2024
Although the Biden campaign has gained immense ground on the Trump campaign in fundraising, Florida is projected to still be an uphill climb for President Biden's (D) re-election efforts. Abortion access will be on the ballot in Florida, seemingly showing a positive sign for Democrats.  Along with fundraising numbers, Biden looks ready for the upcoming […]
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Vern Buchanan Scores Hillsborough County Sheriff Endorsement

Vern Buchanan Scores Hillsborough County Sheriff Endorsement

Jim McCool
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April 13, 2024
Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has recently scored a huge endorsement with Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister of his re-election campaign. Chronister has endorsed Buchanan just after an independent poll released this week showing Buchanan with a more than 50-point lead over his primary opponent, Eddie Speir. “There are few members of Congress who have a […]
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Tom Leek Makes Major Donation to RPOF

Tom Leek Makes Major Donation to RPOF

Jim McCool
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April 11, 2024
Florida State Rep. Tom Leek (R-FL) contributed $25,000 to the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF), a move that bolsters support for Chairman Evan Power (R) in Republicans state-wide. In recent years Leek gained notoriety by passing legislation on hot button issues in the state legislature.  Rep. Leek passed bills relating to emergency management and in […]
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Laurel Lee Pushes Bill to Combat Domestic Violence

Laurel Lee Pushes Bill to Combat Domestic Violence

Jim McCool
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April 10, 2024
This week, US Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL) introduced the Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor (SALONS) Stories Act to spur up training for domestic violence awareness. 25% of women will be a victim of domestic violence in their lifetimes. In the United States, three women are killed each day by an intimate partner. […]
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Trump Set to Close Fundraising Gap on Biden

Trump Set to Close Fundraising Gap on Biden

Jim McCool
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April 8, 2024
Although President Biden (D) has led President Trump (R) in campaign fundraising, the former president may close the funds gap with Biden with a fundraiser in Palm Beach, Florida. Biden cashed in recently after hosting an event alongside President Clinton (D) and President Obama (D) In New York. Last week Democrats raised $26 million in […]
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2024 Hurricane Season Projected to be Worst Ever

2024 Hurricane Season Projected to be Worst Ever

Jim McCool
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April 7, 2024
Although Florida is inarguably the most active landing place for hurricanes in the United States, weather experts are projecting that the 2024 hurricane season will be the most active on record. Colorado State University (CSU) hurricane researchers have called that there will be 23 named storms this year in the Atlantic Ocean.  Eleven of these […]
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Gus Bilirakis Endorsed by Donald Trump in 2024 Election

Gus Bilirakis Endorsed by Donald Trump in 2024 Election

Jim McCool
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March 29, 2024
US Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) is running for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives again this year and has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump (R) in his District 12 race. Congressman Bilirakis has enjoyed quite a decorated career in Congress.  Recently, he earned an A+ legislative rating from a pro-life group, and […]
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New Bill Seeks to End Clean Energy in Florida

New Bill Seeks to End Clean Energy in Florida

Jim McCool
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March 29, 2024
Although Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has been a very environmentally aware governor, his newest bill may cut clean energy alternatives from the state forever. The bill (HB 1645) on the governor's desk would ban offshore wind energy, specifically wind turbines offshore and within one mile onshore of the coast and the Intracoastal Waterway.  Additionally, it […]
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New Proposal Could Lower Florida Power & Light Customer Bills

New Proposal Could Lower Florida Power & Light Customer Bills

Jim McCool
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March 25, 2024
A new proposal to the state Public Service Commission would reduce Florida Power & Light customer bills because of lower-than-expected fuel costs. Florida Power & Light (FPL) filed the proposal that they claimed would save consumers roughly $662 million.  FPL argues that if passed, savings would be reflected in customer bills as early as May […]
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DeSantis Signs New Bill to Clean up Florida's Homelessness Problem

DeSantis Signs New Bill to Clean up Florida's Homelessness Problem

Jim McCool
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March 21, 2024
This week, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed HB 1365, a bill aimed to address homelessness and to clean up Florida's streets. This legislation will mandate that homeless individuals receive the mental health and drug addiction services they need while residing in a designated location off our public streets, prioritizing public safety. "Florida will not allow homeless […]
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FIU Hosts Climate Change Conference

FIU Hosts Climate Change Conference

Jim McCool
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March 19, 2024
Climate change has become a paramount concern for voters in recent years.  Recently, Florida International University hosted a conference with leading experts on climate change to discover if governments are really tackling the issue. FIU put together the conference that lasted two days.  Speakers included representatives from institutions and organizations such as Stanford, MIT, University […]
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