The Floridian
Jan 30, 2024 · The Floridian is the Sunshine State's premier political news outlet covering campaigns, elections, government, lobbying, and policy
Puerto Rico Voted for Statehood, What Happens Next?
Nov 7, 2024 · Voter turnout for the plebiscite was 57%, and Laws Garcia affirms that "this is a clear mandate for Congress to pass legislation to offer voters on the island a definitive and binding choice to resolve the scourge of territorial colonialism in Puerto Rico."
Who Are the Candidates For Waltz's Seat and Will They Qualify?
Dec 5, 2024 · Randy Fine: A former state Representative turned state Senator, Fine will resign his newly won Senate seat on Mar. 31 to try to become Florida's next Congressman.And as of Thursday afternoon, he's well on his way to winning after qualifying to run. Fine, who was urged—then endorsed—to run by Donald Trump, has a massive advantage over his opponents.
DeSantis Could Replace Senator Marco Rubio With a Combat …
Jan 7, 2025 · The political universe is again watching Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ every move as he is expected to name a replacement for Senator Marco Rubio, who is expected to be confirmed as the next Secretary of State, in the coming days, and weeks.. Gov. DeSantis himself said that he would make the call of who he would choose to fill …
Ashley Moody Emerging as DeSantis's Pick to Replace Rubio
Dec 17, 2024 · With Senator Marco Rubio all but assured of being confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the next Secretary of State, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been tasked with finding the senior senator’s replacement, the search for the next senator from Florida may start and end in the Cabinet with Attorney General Ashley Moody.. It appears as if Moody is Gov. DeSantis’s likely choice to replace ...
Fried Responds to Departure of Hillary Cassel · The Floridian
Dec 30, 2024 · Florida State Rep. Hillary Cassel (R) announced last week that she was leaving the Democratic Party. The announcement added further momentum to the GOP in the sunshine state after a decisive win in the 2024 election. During a time when Democrats are moving away from the party because of platform disagreements, Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried (D) is calling for a time of ...
Scott and Steube Disaster Tax Relief Bill Signed Into Law
Dec 14, 2024 · Senator Scott and Representative Steube celebrated the bill’s enactment. “My Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act becoming law will finally start getting families in Florida, Puerto Rico and folks across the nation the tax relief they need and deserve after suffering losses from these devastating storms,” said Scott. Similarly, Steube emphasized how Floridians will now be able to “claim tax ...
South Florida lawmaker files bill to designate American flamingo …
Jan 9, 2025 · TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Republican Rep. Jim Mooney filed a bill last Friday that would designate the American flamingo as the official state bird and the Florida scrub-jay as the official state songbird. Under HB 81, the American flamingo would replace the mockingbird as the official state bird of ...
Who Are the Candidates for Gaetz's Seat and Will They Qualify?
Dec 5, 2024 · Jimmy Patronis: The soon-to-be former Chief Financial Officer (he resigns on Mar. 31) became the eleventh candidate to qualify for CD 1 after paying his qualifying fee Thursday.On Dec. 3, two days prior, he turned his state political committee into a federal political action committee. The committee had nearly $2 million on Nov. 25, giving the popular official his first massive leg up over the ...
Scott Maintains Hard Stance Against Chinese Products, Garlic
Dec 11, 2024 · WASHINGTON—Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), who continues to stand up for Florida farmers, spoke to The Floridian about his affinity for stopping Chinese garlic from flourishing in the United States. In the past, Senator Scott has criticized the product from Asia, describing it as "sewage garlic" and unhealthy for human consumption.