Despite pressure from the right wing for Paul Ryan’s ouster, Congressman Matt Gaetz told Inweekly that he supports the Speaker of the House. “Paul Ryan might be the smartest member of Congress….
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Gaetz: Huckabee Sanders understands Northwest Florida [podcast]
On “Pensacola Speaks,†Congressman Matt Gaetz said that President Donald Trump’s press secretary has been his ally in getting issues before the president. “We have a very special asset in the West…
Gaetz prefers someone other than Latvala for governor
Last week, Congressman Matt Gaetz came out against State Sen. Jack Latvala’s bid to be governor. Gaetz explained his beef with the Pinellas County Republican on 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks” yesterday. “Jack…
Podcast: Gaetz defends Fee Simple bill
On “Pensacola Speaks,” Congressman Matt Gaetz discussed his bill to grant fee simple title to leaseholders on Pensacola Beach. “Well there’s nothing simple about the simple I guess,” he said. “Really what…
Grover Robinson suggests moving monument to a battlefield site
Inweekly reached out to Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson about the possible removal of the “Our Confederate Dead” monument. He said that he has talked to Congressman Matt Gaetz and others about…
House passes Pensacola Beach fee simple bill
The U.S. House today passed H.R. 2370, the Escambia County Land Conveyance Act, by a voice vote. The bill, authored by Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL-01), gives leaseholders in Santa Rosa Island the…
Gaetz: OLF-8 deal ‘BRAC-proofs’ NAS Whiting Field
With the military being more than half of his district’s economy, Congressman Matt Gaetz worked with the Department of Defense to shave off nearly $2 millions of the cost of the land…
Fees Simple bill passed U.S. House committee
On Tuesday, June 27, the House Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported H.R. 2370, the Escambia County Land Conveyance Act. The bill, authored by Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL-01), would give leaseholders in…
Gaetz co-hosts Florida Defense Day
Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL-01) and Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy (D-FL-07) will host Florida Defense Day on today at the Florida House on Capitol Hill beginning at 12 p.m. ET/11 a.m. CT. Florida Defense…
After months of debate, BCC approves moving forward with land swap with U.S. Navy
By Sammi Sontag INWEEKLY In a special county commission meeting Monday, the board voted 5-0 to move forward with the multimillion-dollar OLF-X land exchange between Escambia County and the U.S. Navy. Congressman…
Coast Guard to relocate two cutters to Pensacola
Press release from the office of Congressman Matt Gaetz: The U.S. Coast Guard just announced that it will relocate two 210-foot medium endurance cutters to Pensacola, Fla., as their new homeport. The…
Special Board Meeting on OLFX scheduled for Monday, June 19
A special meeting of the Escambia County Board of Commissioners is scheduled for Monday, June 19 at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the OLFX land exchange. Congressman Matt Gaetz and Deputy Assistant Secretary…
Red Snapper season extended
The National Marine Fisheries Service has extended the federal Red Snapper season for 2017. The season resumes this weekend, and will allow recreational red snapper fishing on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until…
Gaetz issues statement on today’s shooting in DC area
Congressman Matt Gaetz Statement on Shooting at GOP Baseball Practice Wednesday “Last evening at 10 p.m. Congressman Scalise and I were working to finalize details on extending the Federal red snapper season….
Gaetz: ‘This Justice Department is becoming too politicized’ [podcast]
On “Pensacola Speaks,” I asked Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach) what was his take on the Jim Comey’s testimony before the U.S. Senate. Gaetz chose to focus on the former FBI…
Northwest Florida airports to receive $2.6 million from DOT
Congressman Matt Gaetz announced today airports in Okaloosa and Escambia Counties will receive federal grant money from the United States Department of Transportation totaling $2,618,796.00. The grant money will be used for…
Gaetz answers healthcare questions without a body-slam [podcast]
Congressman Matt Gaetz was my guest yesterday on News Talk 1370 WCOA’s “Pensacola Speaks.” He stepped put a House Judiciary Committee meeting to talk about the GOP healthcare plan. Congressman Gaetz said…
Gaetz: Moderate Republicans holding up health care vote [podcast]
Rep. Matt Gaetz says moderate Republicans seeking more money for their districts are holding the vote on the latest health care bill from the White House. “Well, moderates want more Medicaid money,”…
Pentagon supports moratorium on oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico
The Pentagon says maintaining the current moratorium on oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico beyond 2022 is “essential for developing and sustaining our nation’s future combat capabilities.†“The Department…
Gaetz wants answers about safety of T-45 aircraft [podcast]
Congressman Matt Gaetz still have safety concerns about the T-45 aircraft that have resumed training operations. On “Pensacola Speak,†he said, “I’m glad that in resuming training operations the Navy is keeping…
