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    • FAIRtax July 2024
      One of the loudest complaints against the FAIRtax is that it will abolish the corporate income tax. According to the D.C. elites, it seems unconscionable that billion of dollars of corporate profits would go completely untaxed. They believe that the mega-rich corporations should be obligated to “pay their fair share”. An Op-Ed in the Wall […]
    • From the Desk of Senator Dennis Baxley—-
      Good morning friends- With the elections just around the corner, I wanted to share with you the constitutional amendments that will be on the ballot for the General Election on November 5th, 2024. Amendment One – Partisan Election of Members of District School Board – HJR 31 passed by the Legislature 2024…This will require members […]
    • DeSantis Highlights Coral Reef
      MARATHON, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted Florida’s investments in coral reef protection and announced enhancements to the 2024 Lionfish Challenge and 2024 Lobster Mini-Season. Through the FY 2024-2025 Focus on Florida’s Future Budget, the Governor invested a historic $57 million for coral reef restoration and coastal protection, bringing the total investment in these efforts in […]
    • DeSantis Commits Increases to Teacher Pay
      HIALEAH, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his commitment to approving a historic teacher salary funding increase of $1.25 billion in the budget for Fiscal Year 2024–25. Since 2019, Florida has invested over $4 billion in teacher pay increases and has raised starting teacher pay by nearly $10,000. To learn more, click here. “Florida’s education […]
    • A Busy June Comes To An End
      This week marked the last week in Washington for the month. Next week we celebrate Independence Day with events throughout the district, and I look forward to seeing many of you at parades and July 4th celebrations next weekend. This week was another busy one in Washington, with many groups from Florida’s Third in town, […]
    • Rep. Cammack Applauds Wins For Florida Producers In 2024 Farm Bill
      WASHINGTON, D.C. — Early this morning, the House Agriculture Committee completed its full committee markup of the 2024 Farm Bill, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024. Congresswoman Cammack voted to pass the bill, joining her colleagues for a final bipartisan vote of 33 to 21. Congresswoman Cammack spoke during the opening remarks […]
    • AG MOODY URGES FLORIDIANS TO SEND IN AWARD NOMINATIONS FOR 2024 HUMAN TRAFFICKING SUMMIT AS DEADLINE RAPIDLY APPROACHES
      TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—As the deadline for award nominations rapidly approaches, Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging Floridians to submit applications and sign up to attend the 2024 Human Trafficking Summit. Friday, June 28, is the final day to submit nominations. Awards will be presented at the summit to individuals who made a difference in the past […]