Puerto Rico Voted for Statehood, What Happens Next?
Nov 7, 2024 · On Tuesday, citizens of Puerto Rico had three options to pave the way for their future. Similar to 2012, 2017, and 2020, voters in Puerto Rico voted for statehood. The election night results show that over 56% of voters backed statehood, but what happens next? The final results show that 56.82% voted for statehood, 30.85% voted for independence, and 12.33% voted for free association with the ...
Who Are the Candidates For Waltz's Seat and Will They Qualify?
Dec 5, 2024 · The qualifying period for the five candidates vying for the newly vacant Congressional District 6 seat, vacated by Rep. Mike Waltz ahead of his confirmation as the next national security adviser, will end Saturday at noon.
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Will Trump Use Military Force to Retake Panama Canal?
Dec 26, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump has recently made the Panama Canal a new talking point of his America First agenda, and Representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) agrees.
FL Senator Files Bill to Ban Weather Modification, Cloud Seeding …
Dec 2, 2024 · A Miami Senator has filed a bill banning weather modification in Florida, prompted by fears of excess chemicals and amid claims that the government purposely manipulated Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Filed by Republican Sen. Ileana Garcia on Nov. 20, she says Senate Bill 56 will help open up discussions on alleged weather conspiracy theories by targeting cloud seeding—when silver iodide is ...
Who Are the Candidates for Gaetz's Seat and Will They Qualify?
Dec 5, 2024 · From Thursday morning to Friday at noon, the 16 congressional candidates vying for the North Florida seat abruptly vacated by Matt Gaetz have to qualify to run for the seat.
Ashley Moody Emerging as DeSantis's Pick to Replace Rubio
Dec 17, 2024 · With Senator Marco Rubio all but assured of being confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the next Secretary of State, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been tasked with finding the senior senator’s replacement, the search for the next senator from Florida may start and end in the Cabinet with Attorney General Ashley Moody.
When Will Florida Have Special Elections for Empty Gaetz, Waltz …
Nov 25, 2024 · Special election dates for both of Florida's vacant congressional seats have been set for the two Republican Congressmen tapped for Trump 's new administration—though one withdrew in the wake of salaciously detrimental allegations. The now-vacant seats of former Rep. Matt Gaetz of Northwest Florida and Rep. Mike Waltz of Northeast Florida will be filled by April, Secretary of State Cord Byrd ...
Scott and Steube Disaster Tax Relief Bill Signed Into Law
Dec 14, 2024 · The Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023, led by Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Representative Greg Steube (R-FL), has been signed into law by President Joe Biden. The new law, which was historically passed in the House of Representatives via discharge petition, will provide tax relief for certain federal disasters. A discharge petition is a legislative mechanism that, if supported by a ...
Randy Fine Sends in State Senate Resignation Letter to Run for …
Nov 26, 2024 · Newly elected state Sen. Randy Fine will only be a Senator until Mar. 31, he revealed in his Tuesday resignation letter, because he will run for a congressional seat vacated by President-elect Donald Trump's future national security adviser.