Category: State & National News
As tensions simmer, Andrade tells DeSantis, ‘Just don’t be a jerk’
Rep. Andrade expressed frustration with Desantis’ political posturing, noting the legislature’s support for the governor’s agenda. Listen to the podcast.
DeSantis makes up w/lawmakers, another special session called
Florida lawmakers are reconvening with Gov. Ron DeSantis’s support to pass a package of bills targeting illegal immigration. The new session begins today.
Trump fires national archivist; historians object
The American Historical Association has sent a letter to President Trump regarding the firing of the United States Archivist. The job cannot be political.
DeSantis cronyism fills FIU presidency position
Lt. Governor Jeanette Nunze has been named Florida International University’s interim president and is expected to be given the position permanently.
Trump White House: Feb. 6-7
From the White House website – titles provided by the Trump Administration: EXECUTIVE ACTIONS MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES The President…
Trump Administration: Feb. 3-5
From the White House website – titles provided by the Trump Administration: EXECUTIVE ACTIONS A PLAN FOR ESTABLISHING A UNITED STATES SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND The…
Election supervisors ask for help to ease vote by mail
Florida’s election supervisors want to change state law requiring voters to renew their vote-by-mail requests after participation plummeted last month.
Agriculture Commissioner releases his legislative agenda
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced legislation to strengthen the state’s agricultural sector while expanding consumer protections.
What is the ‘Red Caesar’
The Red Caesar is a political strongman who solves perceived national chaos. Yenor’s ties to Claremont Institute appear to put him in that camp.
White House had a busy weekend
President Trump imposes tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China. Meanwhile, Elon Musk takes control of more data as he convinces Trump to shutter agencies.
DeSantis proposes $115.6B State Budget
Gov. DeSantis proposes a $115.6 billion budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that calls for increasing pay for state law-enforcement officers and firefighters.
Daily Outtakes: Yenor, SACR and Creating Chaos
UWF and our economy may become collateral damage in a much larger play to destroy our democratic institutions to suit SACR and Yenor’s political agenda.
Trump’s Executive Actions 1/28-1/30/25
These are the executive actions posted on the White House website. They are summarized with political analysis. The titles are those used by the White…
Daily Outtakes: Republicans continue fighting over immigration, power
Gov. DeSantis holds three roundtables attacking TRUMP Act. Lawmakers want to investigate how the funding for DeSantis’ office has grown 70% in six years.
GOP Power Struggle & UWF’s Fate
A political showdown over the Trump Act could spill over to Pensacola and open a window to save UWF from DeSantis’ plan to make it a Heritage Foundation trophy.
Daily Outtakes: Andrade discusses Special Session dynamics
The Florida Legislature’s passage of the Trump Act exposed unprecedented tensions between state lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis, who says he will veto it.
Breaking: Gaetz collapses (update)
State Senator Don Gaetz collapsed while speaking at a highway dedication this morning and has been taken to Baptist Hospital.
Unfreeze and dissecting Trump freeze (update)
Trump Administration’s freeze impacted local programs because federal funds go to agencies and nonprofits, not directly to individuals.
Inweekly declares Patronis winner of the GOP primary
For any candidate to beat Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis, they had to beat him handily in Escambia County. That isn’t happening. Patronis’ lead has grown….
Lawmakers get input from White House, improve bills
Changes update terminology to align with federal law, enhance document verification requirements, expand sanctuary jurisdiction enforcement and more.
