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; Time to Cut Federal Funds for Partners of TikTok
Last week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced a proposal “to deny federal funds to any individual or entity if it has an agreement, partnership, or advertisement with TikTok.”
Rubio unveiled the “No Funds for...
AAA: Florida Gas Prices on a Roller Coaster After High Prices Last Week, Falling...
Gas prices across the Sunshine State rose last week even as oil prices dropped, a new report from AAA shows.
AAA released a report showing that the average gallon of gas cost $3.47 on Sunday,...
Aaron Bean, Virginia Foxx Tackle Education Issues at a Roundtable at Jacksonville University
During his two and a half months in Congress, U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., has carved out a niche for himself on education issues.
Bean has been front and center as U.S. House Speaker Kevin...
Marco Rubio, Mark Warner Want U.S. to Work With Caribbean Governments Against China, Russia
U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-VA., are championing a proposal to “codify and improve the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, which coordinates regional security cooperation, combats drug trafficking, strengthens the...
Rick Scott Wants to Protect Financial Sector from Chinese Regime
Last week, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., brought back five bills to “hold Communist China accountable and better protect American families and investors.”
Scott’s office insisted the bill “will hold Communist China accountable by closing...
Marco Rubio, Dick Durbin Offer Bill to Expand Health Care Workers, Address Physician Shortage
This week, U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Dick Durbin, D-Ill., teamed up on a bill to “increase funding for the National Health Service Corps to expand America’s supply of health care workers.”
Durbin brought...
Greg Steube Leads Congressional Effort to Have Medicare Include Chiropractic Care
This week, U.S. Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced a proposal “to provide Medicare coverage for all physicians’ services furnished by doctors of chiropractic care” and “ will ensure Medicare patients have access to chiropractic...
Marco Rubio, Brian Mast Want More Federal Funds for Water Quality Projects in Florida
This week, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., brought back the Land and Water Conservation Fund Amendments Act, which they first introduced two years ago.
“Under current law, the Land...
John Rutherford, Josh Gottheimer Will Lead the Crohn’s and Colitis Caucus on Capitol Hill
This week, U.S. Reps. John Rutherford, R-Fla., and Josh Gottheimer, D-NJ, announced they would lead the Crohn’s and Colitis Caucus over the next two years.
The caucus “is dedicated to educating Congress and the American...
Rick Scott: Time to ‘Put Forward Solutions’ on Energy, Gas Prices
Noting that “February’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers showed another month of rising energy costs for American families,” U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., showcased two proposals on energy this week.
Scott brought back the “Furthering...
Mike Waltz Wants to Stop New Energy, Mineral Leases to Chinese Regime Companies
U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., is championing a proposal “to prohibit the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) from issuing, renewing, or allowing the transfer of any new or existing energy and mineral leases...
Wilton Simpson Backs Bill to Have USDA Help Agriculture Producers After Hurricanes Ian, Nicole
This week, Florida’s agriculture commissioner threw his support behind a bill on Capitol Hill “to ensure the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) can provide needed relief to agriculture producers devastated by Hurricanes Ian and...
