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On June 20, 2023, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) sat down with American Compass Director Oren Cass to discuss the economic policy realignment occurring in Congress.

Sens. Rick Scott, Mike Braun & JD Vance Press FDA on Allowing Imports of Unapproved Cancer Drugs from China

Senator Rick Scott joined Ranking Member Mike Braun and Senator JD Vance of the Senate Special Committee on Aging in sending a letter on Friday to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting information on why the FDA is allowing unapproved cancer drugs from China rather than addressing the needs of older adults who are impacted by drug shortages.

Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Freedom Summer Sales Tax Holiday

On July 3, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted the Freedom Summer Sales Tax Holiday, which began on Memorial Day and will run through Labor Day weekend.

Attorney General Moody Announces Arrest Of Disabled Care Provider For More Than $11,000 In Medicaid Fraud

Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office today arrested a disabled care provider for Medicaid fraud.

Governor Ron DeSantis Commemorates the Two-Year Anniversary of the Champlain Towers Collapse

On June 24, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis attended the memorial ceremony marking the two-year anniversary of the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers condominium and gave remarks alongside the families that lost loved ones on that day.

Rubio, Gallagher Caution Commerce Against Allowing Tiktok’s Sham Mitigation Effort

The U.S. Department of Commerce recently issued a Final Rule that amends the Securing the Information and Communications Technology Supply Chain (ICTS) rules to lay the groundwork for TikTok's sham mitigation proposal, "Project Texas."

Sens. Rick Scott and Marco Rubio Honor Surfside Community Ahead of Two-Year Anniversary of Tragic Building Collapse

On June 23, 2023, ahead of the two-year anniversary of the partial collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021, Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio introduced a resolution in commemoration and honor of the Surfside community and the lives of 98 people lost in the tragedy.

Governor DeSantis Signs Two Bills and Vetoes One Bill

On June 30, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills

Heading Into The Holiday Weekend And Following A Tragic Accident Claiming The Lives Of Five Florida Teens Ag Moody Urges Extra Caution On Roadways

It is the 32nd day of the 100 Deadliest Days, and already more than 90 people died on Florida roadways.

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Union County Housing Authority

On June 23, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Donna Jackson, Doris Thomas, William Thomas, Charles Townsend, and Susan Worthington to the Union County Housing Authority.

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Pasco-Hernando State College District Board of Trustees

On June 30, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Nicole Newlon and the reappointment of Jeff Harrington, Lee Maggard, John Mitten, and Rebecca Schulkowski to the Pasco-Hernando State College District Board of Trustees.

ICYMI: Rubio Reflects on One Year of Dobbs

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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Pasco-Hernando State College District Board of Trustees

On June 30, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Nicole Newlon and the reappointment of Jeff Harrington, Lee Maggard, John Mitten, and Rebecca Schulkowski to the Pasco-Hernando State College District Board of Trustees.

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Mary Chance to the Children’s Trust of Alachua County

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Mary Chance to the Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

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Rubio, Wicker Introduce Bill to Protect American Intellectual Property

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is failing to stop our adversaries, China and Russia, from accessing sensitive and controlled technology.

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Six to the Statewide Drug Policy Advisory Council