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    • St. Johns River Water Management District Phase III
      The St. Johns River Water Management District Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage Order is the highest level of water restrictions under the District’s Water Shortage Plan and is intended to protect groundwater and surface water supplies during severe drought conditions. The order became effective immediately upon execution on May 11, 2026. Residential Lawn Watering Schedule […]
    • FAIRtax June 2026
      An article from the Peter G. Peterson Foundation points out an aspect of the income/payroll tax system that has helped allow it to continue to exist – that aspect is tax breaks. The article makes these points: * The United States lost an estimated $2.2 trillion in revenue through tax expenditures, commonly known as tax […]
    • Trump Ignites Criminal Probe into Beef Giants
      From the internet The DOJ has escalated its probe into meatpacking giants to criminal status, targeting potential price-fixing that squeezes ranchers while jacking up your grocery bill—what happens if they crack this cartel? DOJ Antitrust Division investigates Tyson Foods, Cargill, JBS, and National Beef for criminal antitrust violations in cattle contracts. Four firms control 85% […]
    • Governor Ron DeSantis Unveils Statue Honoring “Father of the Constitution” James Madison in Florida’s Madison County
      MADISON, Fla.— Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a new statue honoring President James Madison as part of Florida’s continued celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Madison is known as the “Father of the Constitution” because of his contributions during the American Revolution, and this statue honors his lasting legacy for both the nation and the state […]
    • Governor Ron DeSantis Signs House Bill 757 to Expand School Safety Measures at Colleges and Universities
      MIAMI, Fla. — The 5th Annual Commissioner’s Summit focused on school safety and security, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 757 into law. This legislation further strengthens protections for students, faculty, and staff across Florida’s educational institutions and builds on Florida’s nation-leading school safety framework. The legislation expands key safety and security measures to the […]
    • Speaker Johnson and Leader Jeffries Tap Chairwoman Cammack and Chairwoman Leger Fernández to Lead Bipartisan Partnership to Combat Workplace Sexual Misconduct in Congress
      WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswomen Kat Cammack and Teresa Leger Fernández, along with Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, today announced a bipartisan partnership between the Republican Women’s Caucus and Democratic Women’s Caucus to combat workplace sexual misconduct in Congress. The two Caucuses will work together to identify reforms and solutions to make Congress […]
    • Cammack Introduces Bicameral Legislation Defending Parents Rights After Pregnancy Loss
      WASHINGTON, D.C. —Rep. Kat Cammack (FL-03) introduced the Bereaved Parents Rights Act, legislation that ensures hospitals and freestanding birth centers provide clear information about the rights that grieving parents have regarding the cremation or burial of their miscarried or stillborn child. “Losing a child you never got the chance to hold is a pain no […]