Kevin Derby
Originally from Jacksonville, Kevin Derby is the editor of Florida Daily and covers politics across Florida. Reach Kevin at kevin.derby@floridadaily.com
Marco Rubio: HHS Needs to Rescind Rule Making Toddlers Wear Masks at Head Start...
Last week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., doubled down on his support of U.S. Sen. John Thune’s, R-SD, and U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain’s, R-Mich., “Preventing Mandates on Toddlers Act” and his opposition to a...
John Rutherford Backs Josh Gottheimer’s Proposal to Help Rural Police Departments
At the end of last week, U.S. Rep. John Rutherford, R-Fla., announced he would be the main co-sponsor of U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s, D-NJ, proposal offering “targeted investments in local police departments and ensure...
Vern Buchanan Plans to Use New Subcommittee Post to Focus on Medicare, Telehealth
Now the top Republican to lead the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee’s Health Subcommittee, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., weighed in on what he wants to do in his new post.
Buchanan took over...
Ron DeSantis: Military and Defense Industry Supports 860,000 Jobs Across Florida
Last week, showcasing a new economic analysis, Gov. Ron DeSantis noted the important role the military plays in Florida’s economy.
According to the governor’s office, “Florida’s military and defense industry supported more than 860,000 jobs...
Michael Waltz: Time to Remove Tax-Exempt Status from the International Olympic Committee
This week, U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., introduced a proposal to change the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and remove the International Olympic Committee (IOC) of its tax-exempt status.
Waltz brought out the “Irresponsible Olympic...
Shelia Cherfilus-McCormick Takes Seat in Congress But Some Old Foes Already Running Against Her
This week, U.S. Rep. Shelia Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., took her seat in Congress but some old foes are already lining up against her.
“Today is for all of us - a testament to what God can...
Kat Cammack Works With Marco Rubio on Bill Stopping Funds Going to Schools that...
U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., announced this week she will take up U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio’s, R-Fla., “Keep Kids in School Act” in the U.S. House.
The bill “would prohibit around $164 billion in unspent...