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floridapolitics.com > archives > 782845-as-trump-urges-gop-to-retreat-from-anti-vax-rhetoric-desantis-doubles-down-on-exemption-bill-amid-rising-measles-cases

As Trump urges GOP to retreat from anti-vax rhetoric, DeSantis doubles down on exemption bill amid rising measles cases

1+ hour, 37+ min ago  (253+ words) President Donald Trump is urging Republicans nationwide to move away from anti-vaccine messaging ahead of the Midterms. Still, in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking the opposite approach by advancing a high-profile vaccine exemption bill even as the state reports…...

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floridapolitics.com > archives > 782836-juan-daboub-the-economic-plan-the-miami-summit-needs

Juan Daboub: The economic plan the Miami summit needs

2+ hour, 34+ min ago  (470+ words) With every passing year until the Donald Trump administration, China's economic footprint in Latin America grew deeper, and Washington did little to counter it. Beijing's trade with the region'hit a record $518 billion'in 2024. It loaned more than $120 billion to governments across…...

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floridapolitics.com > archives > 782773-heres-brunch-a-pop-up-weekend-email-about-the-2026-legislative-session-3-1-26

Here’s Brunch, a pop-up, weekend email about the 2026 Legislative Session — 3.1.26

6+ hour, 37+ min ago  (1641+ words) Good Sunday morning, and welcome back to "Brunch," a pop-up newsletter about the 2026 Legislative Session and more. There is a horrifying and tragic volume of disturbing news taking place as I punch out this newsletter, but it's also snowing in…...

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floridapolitics.com > archives > 782719-donald-trumps-remarks-on-iran-read

Donald Trump's remarks on Iran: Read

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (1122+ words) The President wants revolution from within. The post Donald Trump's remarks on Iran: Read appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.. Here's Trump's address in full: A short time ago, the United States military began major combat operations…...

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floridapolitics.com > archives > 782634-a-reel-boost-fabian-basabes-film-license-plate-bill-lands-role-in-house-tag-package

A reel boost: Fabián Basabe’s film license plate bill lands role in House tag package

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (658+ words) A film-themed license plate proposal just landed a cameo in a House specialty license plate bill nearing a floor vote. This week, the House Ways and Means Committee added language from legislation (HB 1135) by Miami Beach Republican Rep. Fabi'n Basabe…...

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floridapolitics.com > archives > 782582-christopher-delgado-poured-money-into-politics-before-ponzi-scheme-arrest

Christopher Delgado poured money into politics before Ponzi scheme arrest

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (499+ words) Before Christopher Delgado was arrested on accusations he was running a $328 million Ponzi scheme, he was a major Republican donor and poured $111,500 into his own failed Orange County Commission race in 2022. Delgado, the CEO of Orlando cryptocurrency firm Goliath Ventures,…...

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floridapolitics.com > archives > 782499-poll-florida-voters-feel-cost-crunch-struggle-with-national-division

Poll: Florida voters feel cost crunch, struggle with national division

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (470+ words) The James Madison Institute's latest statewide survey finds Florida voters squeezed by rising costs, wary of national division and largely open to policy changes on property taxes, education and energy. The poll found 92% of Florida voters say their living costs…...

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floridapolitics.com > archives > 782465-white-rose-society-honors-ron-desantis-for-standing-with-jewish-community

White Rose Society honors Ron DeSantis for standing with Jewish community

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (658+ words) Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis accepted a crystal rose on Wednesday, a simple gesture carrying an unmistakable message: public gratitude for standing with the Jewish community at a moment when many Jews feel more exposed and alone than they have in…...

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floridapolitics.com > archives > 782361-house-floor-vote-prepped-for-autism-blue-envelope-proposal-but-another-senate-vote-is-needed

House floor vote prepped for autism ‘blue envelope’ proposal, but another Senate vote is needed

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (706+ words) A bill to improve police interactions with motorists on the autism spectrum is one vote from passing in the House after clearing its final Committee hurdle this week, though it'll need to bounce back to the Senate for a final…...

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floridapolitics.com > archives > 782188-keiser-university-touts-economic-impact-social-mobility-during-its-day-at-the-capitol

Keiser University touts economic impact, social mobility during its day at the Capitol

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (249+ words) Keiser University will kick off its annual Capitol Day Thursday morning with an 8:30 a.m. press conference in the Fourth Floor Rotunda of the Capitol. The event brings Keiser students, faculty, alumni and leadership to Tallahassee to meet with lawmakers and highlight…...