Bob Rommel to Chair Taxpayer Protection Caucus

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Bob Rommel to Chair Taxpayer Protection Caucus

by Jordan Kirkland | Aug 4, 2020

State Representative Bob Rommel will continue his crusade to reduce taxes and make Florida the No. 1 place for business, announcing on Tuesday that he will serve as the Chairman of the Taxpayer Protection Caucus on behalf of Grover Norquist and Americans for Tax...

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Medicaid enrollment expected to top 4.3 million

by News Service of Florida | Aug 4, 2020

Medicaid enrollment will balloon by more than 14 percent during the state’s current fiscal year, with economists predicting an average monthly enrollment of 4.36 million people. The economists, who met last week to discuss the enrollment trends amid the COVID-19...

Kat Cammack scores victory in latest Clay County straw poll

by Jordan Kirkland | Aug 3, 2020

With 15 days remaining until the primary, Republican congressional candidate Kat Cammack added another feather to her campaign cap on Monday, picking up a victory in the Clay County Republic Liberty straw poll. Cammack, a small business owner and former Deputy Chief...

Is this the least professional political mailer of the 2020 election cycle?

by Brian Burgess | Aug 3, 2020

There could be worse examples out there, and we've received dozens of nominees from political operatives across Florida, but House District 4 candidate Jeff Hinkle is our front-runner so far. The Republican from Okaloosa County may be a fine candidate, but...

Ryan Chamberlin pledges to “fight” against extremists in new TV ad

by Jordan Kirkland | Aug 3, 2020

Republican congressional candidate Ryan Chamberlin released his second TV ad on Monday, promising to stand up to "weak-kneed Republicans" who fail to pushback against extremists like Nancy Pelosi and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The 30-second spot, titled “Fight,” is...

State Rep. Randy Fine on Facebook: I’ve been sent to hospital as a precaution

by Brian Burgess | Aug 3, 2020

State Representative Randy Fine, a Palm Bay Republican and one of the most vocal state leaders about the importance of taking precautions for coronavirus, has been admitted to the hospital, according to his latest Facebook post. "Doctor said I have some pretty serious...

COVID-19 in Florida: Down, Down, Down…

by Brian Burgess | Aug 2, 2020

New daily coronavirus cases in Florida dipped to the lowest level in nearly a month on Sunday, with 7,104 new cases compared with 9,344 the previous Sunday. The last time Florida saw a case count below 7,200 cases was July 6th, when the state posted 6,336 cases....

Champ and Chump of the Week – 8/2/20: SpaceX and In-Person Instruction Lawsuits

by Jordan Kirkland | Aug 2, 2020

At the end of every week, we praise a political playmaker, “swipe left” on the week’s biggest political loser, and explain what it all means for Florida’s political arena. CHAMP: SpaceX Champ of the Week After a successful mission that saw the first commercial...

DeSantis announces Tropical storm Isaias is now potential Cat 2 Hurricane

by Alyssa Parker | Jul 31, 2020

Tropical storm Isaias has now been upgraded to hurricane status and could develop into a Category 2 storm, though it is still project to miss Florida's east coast. The storm, currently near the southeast Bahamas, is forecast to move northwest, very near or over the...

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Doctor: Covid-19 Increases in Florida Don’t Justify Broad Shutdown and Closing Schools

by Dr. Lee Gross | Jul 22, 2020

Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths have increased significantly in Florida and other sunbelt states like Arizona and Texas over the last month. While these virus trends are concerning, they don't warrant reimposing stay-at-home orders or closing schools....

Kat Cammack shows “grit” in new campaign ad

by Jordan Kirkland | Jul 17, 2020

Republican congressional candidate Kat Cammack released her second campaign ad on Friday, touting her upbringing and work ethic that she says sets her apart from other candidates in the race for Florida 3rd Congressional District. The spot, titled "Bootstraps,"...

Offshore Leasing Could Be Major Asset for Florida’s Future

by Barney Bishop | Jul 15, 2020

When the U.S. economy emerges from the shadows of COVID-19, the kickstarter is likely to be America’s abundant energy supplies. That’s because the U.S. now sits atop the world in the production of oil and natural gas. Florida, with rich deposits on both of its shores,...

Florida is one of two states without e-fairness, and it’s costing the state half a billion dollars every year

by Liz Mair | Jun 29, 2020

On June 18, Florida TaxWatch released fresh research noting that “the Legislature is likely to be forced to address a budget deficit in FY2020-21.” According to the document, “[b]y the end of the FY2019-20 fiscal year on June 30, it is likely GR collections will have...

Proof that small businesses can reopen safely

by Nancy Divita | Jun 19, 2020

Like many other businesses in Florida, the coronavirus pandemic caused my small business to close from March 20th to May 18th. While this outbreak was certainly not something that anyone could plan for, I took quick action early to ensure that when it was deemed safe...

Tommy Hicks: Democrats are using coronavirus for political gain (again)

by Tommy Hicks | Jun 17, 2020

Unlike President Trump and the Republican Party, Democrats have not risen to the standard of leadership demanded by the coronavirus crisis. Not only have they displayed stunning partisanship – they have repeatedly held up vital coronavirus aid for left-wing pet...

Coronavirus tests lead to surge in suprise medical billing – and it’s got to stop

by Matt Caldwell | Jun 11, 2020

With over 35 million Americans out of work right now and even more struggling in the economic fallout, bad actors in the insurance industry continue to hit patients with costly surprise medical bills. Earlier this year, in response to public outrage, the industry...