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."

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Dec 24, 2024 · Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) recently shared that he has been assigned to the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and will be Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging for the 119th Congress. He will also continue to serve on the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Committee on the Budget.

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.

3 days ago · DeSantis to Veto 'Weak' Legislative Immigration Bill: Here are our Suggestions. What a week it has been in the Florida Legislature. Florida GOP lawmakers appear to have revolted against Gov. Ron DeSantis over illegal immigration reform. The pushback against Gov. DeSantis was downright ugly, but was it worth it?

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 ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Inauguration Day. It's Inauguration Day, and the day Republicans (most Americans) have waited for is finally here. Today is Martin Luther King Day, and President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.. It will be colder than an ice box in Washington, D.C., but that is OK for MAGA, who has braved the weather and traveled to the Capitol to see President ...

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 ...

Dec 28, 2024 · Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) appeared on Fox Business to discuss his bill, The Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023, and what it means for Floridians and Americans alike as President Joe Biden (D) recently signed it into law. The legislation would allow all Americans affected by a federally declared natural disaster to receive a tax write-off for the damages that occurred throughout ...

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 ...