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Scott PowersDecember 11, 2018

When Republican Michael Waltz takes his seat in Congress next month he’ll be bringing his concerns about health care costs from his business background, veterans and national security from his military background, and space from both. The lieutenant colonel in the Army National Guard with multiple deployments as an Army Green Beret officer and years as […]

Ryan NicolMay 30, 2018

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Longtime Republican U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen may be ready to retire after her current term ends, but she’s still got plenty to say in a new interview with the Washington Blade, the oldest LGBT newspaper in the U.S. She again spoke about one of her main sticking points with the Donald Trump administration: Its efforts […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 10, 2018

Gwen Graham brought her campaign to the western portion of the Panhandle on Tuesday to welcome home returning service members. It marked the Democratic gubernatorial candidate’s 55th ‘workday,’ a Graham-family tradition first set out by her father, former Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham. “Florida should welcome and support all those who are serving our […]

Staff ReportsApril 2, 2018

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Gov. Rick Scott visited USAA in Tampa on Monday “to highlight $180 million in total funding in his Securing Florida’s Future Budget to support active military, veterans, and their families.” The Governor’s Office announced the event in a press release. He also signed HB 29, which will “increase opportunities and reduce fees for Florida military, […]

Staff ReportsMarch 22, 2018

On Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott swung through Ponte Vedra to highlight military and veteran spending in the 2018-19 budget. This was the second trip this month to the Jacksonville market to highlight military-friendly initiatives. Scott staged the event at K9s for Warriors, which provides service dogs for veterans who suffer from PTSD and other post-combat maladies. The nonprofit […]

Staff ReportsMarch 13, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott was in Jacksonville Tuesday afternoon signing two bills that will help military members get jobs in Florida. While he was in town, he also lent his support to a potential constitutional amendment that would benefit families of first responders and service members who gave their lives in duty. HB 29, the “Don Hahnfeldt Veteran and […]

Staff ReportsNovember 13, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott announced that he will propose $178 million to support active military, veterans and their families in Florida as part of his 2018-2019 recommended budget, according to a Monday press release. “He also announced his support for a proposal being considered by the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) to provide free tuition to the families of fallen first […]

Scott PowersSeptember 29, 2017

The situation in Hurricane Maria-ravaged Puerto Rico is so bleak that the military response needs to shift from talk to all-out action today or “drastic measures” will have to be taken, Florida’s Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson declared in Orlando Wednesday. “This is a disaster of gargantuan proportions,” Nelson said. Speaking at the Acacia Puerto […]

Scott PowersAugust 29, 2017

Nine of Florida’s 11 Democratic members of Congress signed a letter Tuesday urging President Donald Trump to reconsider his recently announced ban on transgendered people in the military. “There is no place for discrimination in our Armed Forces or indeed anywhere else in American society,” the letter signed by most Democrats in the U.S. House […]

Scott PowersJuly 5, 2017

Florida’s Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson expressed grave warning about North Korea now that it has launched an intercontinental ballistic missile but called it a “vexing problem” that has no clear solutions. Nelson said the United States has only two options, seeking a diplomatic solution, which he suggested does not seem to be working, or […]

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Michael Waltz focuses on health care, veterans, national security – and space

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen praises possible Democratic replacement

Welcoming the troops home: Latest Gwen Graham ‘workday’ at USO in Pensacola

Rick Scott highlights money for military, veterans in Tampa

Rick Scott spotlights $180 million for military, veteran spending during Ponte Vedra stop

Rick Scott signs veterans’ bills, pushes for constitutional amendment in Jacksonville

Rick Scott wants millions for active-duty military, vets

Bill Nelson: Puerto Rico response must ramp up now or drastic measures coming

Nine Florida Democrats urge Donald Trump to rescind transgender ban

Bill Nelson joins grave warnings about North Korea, Vladimir Putin’s cyber warfare