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DeSantis Bans DEI Training in Teacher Preparation Classes

DeSantis Bans DEI Training in Teacher Preparation Classes

Liv Caputo
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May 2, 2024
JACKSONVILLE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis signed Thursday morning a controversial bill that he says will ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)...
Florida Lawmakers Counter Biden Admin Proposal to Change Status of Big Cypress

Florida Lawmakers Counter Biden Admin Proposal to Change Status of Big Cypress

Mateo Guillamont
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May 2, 2024
A bipartisan coalition of Florida lawmakers have coauthored legislation preventing the Biden Administration from designating Florida’s Big Cypress National Preserve...
Florida Democrats Condemn New 6-Week Abortion Ban

Florida Democrats Condemn New 6-Week Abortion Ban

Grayson Bakich
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May 2, 2024
The 6-week abortion ban in Florida has gone into effect, and Democrats are not happy about it. A joint statement from Representatives...
Senate Conservatives Push for Overturning Court Decision Allowing Illegal Immigrant Voting in DC

Senate Conservatives Push for Overturning Court Decision Allowing Illegal Immigrant Voting in DC

Mateo Guillamont
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May 2, 2024
US Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) have filed the Demanding Citizenship in D.C. Elections Act in response...
Juice🍊—5.2.2024—FL Democrats Skeptical About Beating Rick Scott—AI, Big Tobacco, Criminal Pro-Palestinian Protestors—More...

Juice🍊—5.2.2024—FL Democrats Skeptical About Beating Rick Scott—AI, Big Tobacco, Criminal Pro-Palestinian Protestors—More...

Javier Manjarres
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May 2, 2024
Is Defeating Sen. Rick Scott in Senate Race a Lost Cause for FL Democrats? As Florida Republicans strengthen their grasp...
'A Heavy Lift': Democrats Weigh Former Congresswoman's Chances Against 'Ruthless' Rick Scott

'A Heavy Lift': Democrats Weigh Former Congresswoman's Chances Against 'Ruthless' Rick Scott

Liv Caputo
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May 2, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—As Florida Republicans strengthen their grasp over the state amidst a looming U.S. Senate election, a Presidential election, and...
James Madison Institute Brief: AI Should be Used to Make Government 'Streamlined'

James Madison Institute Brief: AI Should be Used to Make Government 'Streamlined'

Jackson Bakich
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May 2, 2024
With artificial intelligence (AI) surging into the public sphere over the last couple of years, a lot of Americans –...
TREND: Big Tobacco, Lawmakers Changing Course as Non-Traditional Nicotine Surges

TREND: Big Tobacco, Lawmakers Changing Course as Non-Traditional Nicotine Surges

Jackson Bakich
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May 1, 2024
Americans appear to be ditching cigarettes and switching to vape devices and tobacco-less nicotine pouches, such as Zyn. These products...
Last Squeeze🍊—5.1.2024—DeSantis Bashes Fake Beef Industry— Mayfield Lands Trump Endorsement— Much More...

Last Squeeze🍊—5.1.2024—DeSantis Bashes Fake Beef Industry— Mayfield Lands Trump Endorsement— Much More...

Javier Manjarres
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May 1, 2024
Where's The Fake Beef? Not in Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis publicly signed a controversial bill Wednesday morning banning lab-grown meat,...
Lee Calls Pro-Palestine Protesters 'Criminals,' Details Investigations

Lee Calls Pro-Palestine Protesters 'Criminals,' Details Investigations

Grayson Bakich
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May 1, 2024
The anti-Israel protests at Columbia University reached a fever pitch Tuesday as police cleared Hamilton Hall, which had been occupied...
State Senator Debbie Mayfield Kicks Off State House Campaign With Trump Endorsement

State Senator Debbie Mayfield Kicks Off State House Campaign With Trump Endorsement

Liv Caputo
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May 1, 2024
BREVARD, FL—State Senator Debbie Mayfield kicked off her state House of Representative campaign Wednesday with the endorsement of former President...
'Take Your Fake Lab-Grown Meat Elsewhere': DeSantis Wages War on Cultivated Meat With New Bill

'Take Your Fake Lab-Grown Meat Elsewhere': DeSantis Wages War on Cultivated Meat With New Bill

Liv Caputo
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May 1, 2024
HARDEE COUNTY, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis publicly signed a controversial bill Wednesday morning banning lab-grown meat, an action that critics say...
Gaetz Kneecaps GOP Opponent 'DEI Dimmock's' Campaign

Gaetz Kneecaps GOP Opponent 'DEI Dimmock's' Campaign

Javier Manjarres
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May 1, 2024
Thanks to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) is dead in Florida and a losing proposition for...
'Border Czar' Kamala Harris: GOP Chairman Blasts Harris Ahead of Her Florida Visit

'Border Czar' Kamala Harris: GOP Chairman Blasts Harris Ahead of Her Florida Visit

Liv Caputo
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May 1, 2024
JACKSONVILLE, FL—Florida GOP Chair Evan Power mockingly called Vice President Kamala Harris a "border czar" ahead of her appearance in...
Madison County Flips Republican

Madison County Flips Republican

Daniel Molina
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May 1, 2024
The Florida Republican Party announced this morning that "Madison County flipped from Democrat to Republican."
Wilson and Democrats Propose Forcing Schools to Hold Youth Voter Registration Drives

Wilson and Democrats Propose Forcing Schools to Hold Youth Voter Registration Drives

Mateo Guillamont
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May 1, 2024
US Representative Frederica Wilson (D-FL) filed the High School Voter Empowerment Act this week in an effort to spur youth...
Scott Campaign Pushes Back Against Mucarsel-Powell's Claim She Supports Border Security

Scott Campaign Pushes Back Against Mucarsel-Powell's Claim She Supports Border Security

Jackson Bakich
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May 1, 2024
At a recent campaign event, U.S. Senate hopeful Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D) stated that she supported border security funding during her...
Rep. Lee's REPORT Act Sent to President's Desk, Looks to Curb Online Predators

Rep. Lee's REPORT Act Sent to President's Desk, Looks to Curb Online Predators

Jackson Bakich
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May 1, 2024
Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) has played an integral role in sending the Revising Existing Procedures On Reporting via Technology (REPORT)...
US Navy Targeted in Red Sea as Biden Admin Warns US Military in Gaza Pier Could be Shot at

US Navy Targeted in Red Sea as Biden Admin Warns US Military in Gaza Pier Could be Shot at

Mateo Guillamont
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May 1, 2024
US Central Command (CENTCOM) has reported two US Navy ships were targeted by Houthi militant drones in the Red Sea. ...
Waltz Bill to Secure U.S. Coastal Borders Passes

Waltz Bill to Secure U.S. Coastal Borders Passes

Daniel Molina
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May 1, 2024
The bipartisan, bicameral bill would secure the U.S. coastal borders, including Florida's, from drug and human trafficking. 
Juice🍊—5.1.2024—Florida's 6-Week Abortion Ban Kicks in Today—Defending Antisemitic Protestors—Mills, Eskamani, Book, Lee—More...

Juice🍊—5.1.2024—Florida's 6-Week Abortion Ban Kicks in Today—Defending Antisemitic Protestors—Mills, Eskamani, Book, Lee—More...

Javier Manjarres
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May 1, 2024
'Cruel and Unusual': Senate Minority Leader Slams Six-Week Abortion Ban The ban goes into effect today TALLAHASSEE, FL—Senate Minority Leader...
Mills Tells Austin, 'We're Not Safer Now Under Biden'

Mills Tells Austin, 'We're Not Safer Now Under Biden'

Grayson Bakich
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April 30, 2024
During the hearing with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, where he told Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) that U.S. soldiers could be shot...
Frost Amendments to Hurricane Preparedness Bill Pass House

Frost Amendments to Hurricane Preparedness Bill Pass House

Grayson Bakich
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April 30, 2024
The House of Representatives recently voted on the Weather Act Reauthorization Act, which funds the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) ability to research...
Eskamani Defends Protests on University Campuses

Eskamani Defends Protests on University Campuses

Daniel Molina
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April 30, 2024
Responding to criticism over the protests on social media, Florida Rep. Anna V. Eskamani (D) is sharing her support for...
'Yes on 2' Campaigns Wants to Protect Hunting and Fishing

'Yes on 2' Campaigns Wants to Protect Hunting and Fishing

Daniel Molina
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April 30, 2024
The “Yes on 2” campaign officially launched this week.
Lee's Bill to Curb Online Child Exploitation Passes

Lee's Bill to Curb Online Child Exploitation Passes

Daniel Molina
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April 30, 2024
The bill would help end the online exploitation of children.
Last Squeeze🍊—4.30.2024—Biden Admin Says US Military May Be Shot at Gaza Pier— DeSantis Sues Biden— Lauren Book Slams Abortion Ban—More...

Last Squeeze🍊—4.30.2024—Biden Admin Says US Military May Be Shot at Gaza Pier— DeSantis Sues Biden— Lauren Book Slams Abortion Ban—More...

Liv Caputo
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April 30, 2024
Biden Administration Says US Military Personnel Will Likely be Shot at Building Gaza Pier The Biden administration is now confirming...
'Cruel and Unusual': Senate Minority Leader Slams Six-Week Abortion Ban Going into Effect May 1st

'Cruel and Unusual': Senate Minority Leader Slams Six-Week Abortion Ban Going into Effect May 1st

Liv Caputo
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April 30, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book slammed the "cruel and unusual" nature of Florida's six-week abortion ban going into effect...
Lawmakers Demand Accountability Following Worrying VA Report

Lawmakers Demand Accountability Following Worrying VA Report

Mateo Guillamont
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April 30, 2024
The recently published findings of a two-year investigation into the Veterans’ Affairs’ Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has revealed the VHA...
DeSantis Sues Biden Administration For Applying Title IX to Trans Students

DeSantis Sues Biden Administration For Applying Title IX to Trans Students

Liv Caputo
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April 30, 2024
TAMPA, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis and the state of Florida join five Republican-led states in suing the Biden Administration for altering...

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