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On May 24, 2023, Senator Rick Scott and Mrs. Ann Scott announced that the senator will be donating his quarterly Senate salary to the American Red Cross Florida Regions and Meals on Wheels, which operates 126 programs throughout the state.

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $60 Million to 22 Projects Through the Broadband Opportunity Program

To Date, More Than $226 Million Awarded for 88 Projects Across 53 Florida Counties, Connecting More Than 250,000 Homes and Businesses

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Rubio: Open Border Bankrolls Cartels

There can be no doubt that economic ruin across the developing world is spurring mass migration.

Video: Reservations And Speaker Nominations For 2023 Human Trafficking Summit Now Open

Attorney General Ashley Moody today announced that reservations and speaker nominations for the 2023 Human Trafficking Summit are now open!

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING... Nationwide Law Enforcement & School Safety Leaders Applaud Sen. Rick Scott’s School Guardian Act

Law enforcement and school safety leaders across the nation are applauding Senator Rick Scott’s School Guardian Act.

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Support Motorcycle Safety

On May 24, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation to expand motorcycle safety and education opportunities. Senate Bill 838 allocates funding to three not-for-profit organizations to establish a motorcycle safety and education program in order to reduce motorcycle accidents in Florida.

Next Week: Rubio Staff Hosts Mobile Office Hours

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) office will host in-person and virtual Mobile Office Hours next week to assist constituents with federal casework issues in their respective local communities.

Sens. Rick Scott & Elizabeth Warren Criticize Failures of Fed IG, Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Eliminate Conflicts of Interest and Promote Accountability at the Fed

Last week, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Elizabeth Warren in sending a letter to Federal Reserve (Fed) Inspector General (IG) Mark Bialek, reiterating the need to make his position a presidentially-appointed, Senate-confirmed role to provide greater accountability at the Fed.

1014 people in 75-84 age group in Florida are estimated to have died during week ending May 13

By Sunshine Sentinel | May 30, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1014 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending May 13.

Governor DeSantis Signs 10 Bills

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills

Video: Ag Moody Urges Parents To Talk With Teens About Staying Safe On The Road Ahead Of 100 Deadliest Days

Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging parents to speak with their teens about safe driving ahead of the 100 Deadliest Days.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… Citrus County Chronicle: Sheriff Michael Prendergast Shares Support for Sen. Rick Scott’s School Guardian Act

In case you missed it, Citrus County Sheriff Michael Prendergast shared his support for Senator Rick Scott’s School Guardian Act in a recent Citrus County Chronicle op-ed.

Attorney General Moody Takes Legal Action Against Avid Telecom Over Billions Of Illegal Robocalls

Attorney General Ashley Moody is taking legal action against a Voice Over Internet Protocol service provider for facilitating billions of illegal robocalls.

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 2023 Florida Python Challenge

On May 24, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announces that registration for the 2023 Florida Python Challenge® is now open.

Week of May 13: 696 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died in Florida

By Sunshine Sentinel | May 29, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 696 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 13.

ICYMI: Rubio Joins the Loop Cast

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined the Loop Cast to discuss Florida’s success story, pro-family policy, and more.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… WTSP Highlights Sen. Rick Scott’s Bill to Combat Fentanyl Crisis, Shares Heartbreaking Stories of Floridians Impacted

In case you missed it, WTSP 10 Tampa Bay highlighted Senator Rick Scott's Uniform Postal Data Acquisition for Transparency and Early Detection within the United States Postal Service (UPDATED USPS) Act to curb the flow of fentanyl through the U.S. mail.

Analysis: Florida one of 9 states that ban affirmative action

With the U.S. Supreme Court expected to rule this summer on the constitutionality of affirmative action in college admissions, an analysis by the Sunshine Sentinel shows that Florida is one of nine states that currently ban affirmative action.

Prison Sentence Secured For Scam Artist Committing Real Estate And Property Crimes