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U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) wrote a scholarly article for the Harvard Law Journal of Legislation titled, “Reviving the American Dream for Families through Public Policy.”

Sen. Rick Scott Applauds SCOTUS Strike Down of Biden’s Unconstitutional Student Loan “Forgiveness” Plan

On June 30, 2023, Senator Rick Scott applauded the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Joe Biden’s unconstitutional student loan “forgiveness” plan that would have shifted the burden of student loan debts onto millions of American taxpayers.

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Successful Conclusion of Hurricane Michael Housing Construction Program, Reconstructing 977 Homes in 20 Months

On July 6, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the successful conclusion of the Hurricane Michael Housing Repair and Replacement Program (HRRP), completing 977 housing projects and returning Hurricane Michael-impacted families to decent, safe, and sanitary homes 20 months after housing construction was initiated in July 2021, three years ahead of schedule.

Attorney General Moody’s Office Of Statewide Prosecution Secures 10-year Sentence For Cocaine Trafficker

Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution today secured a 10-year prison sentence for a cocaine trafficker involved in a massive North Florida drug ring.

ICYMI: Rubio: Don't Resurrect the Democrats' Child Allowance

Recent reporting [shows] that some conservatives see [resurrecting] the expanded "child tax credit" as a "bargaining chip that we can use."

Sen. Rick Scott Applauds SCOTUS Decision to Strike Down Race-Based College Admissions

On June 29, 2023, Senator Rick Scott released the below statement following the Supreme Court’s decision striking down race-based college admissions processes.

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces List of Invalid Out-of-State Driver Licenses Issued to Undocumented Immigrants

Driver licenses given exclusively to undocumented immigrants in other states are invalid as of July 1, 2023

Attorney General Moody’s Statewide Prosecutors Secure Death Penalty For Man Convicted Of Gruesome Murder

Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution secured the death penalty for a man convicted of sexual battery and murder.

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than 2,265 Bonuses Awarded to New Law Enforcement Recruits in the First Year of the Program

On June 26, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has issued more than 2,265 bonuses in one year through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program, with new recruits and law enforcement officers moving to Florida from 48 states and two U.S. territories, including 230 from California, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Analysis: Florida ranked #2 for gun sales in 2022

Florida ranked #2 for gun sales in 2022, with an estimated 1,304,362 guns sold, according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.

ICYMI: Rubio Joins Special Report

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined Special Report with Bret Baier to discuss Prigozhin’s armed rebellion in Russia and the origins of COVID-19.

Sen. Rick Scott: NDAA Packed with Big Wins for Florida

On June 27, 2023, Senator Rick Scott, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and ranking member of the SASC Personnel Subcommittee, released the following statement after the Senate Armed Services Committee passed the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

More Than 11,000 Florida Teachers Receive Civics Seal of Excellence Endorsement