Just like he did as Governor, Senator Scott is working to make sure every student in the nation – no matter how they grow up – has access to a quality education at a price they can afford. This week, during a speech on the future of higher education, Senator Scott announced five proposals to lower […]
This Week in the Office of Senator Marco Rubio On Thursday, the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee passed the FY2020 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill and the FY2020 Department of Defense Appropriations bill. I am proud to have secured critical funding for Florida in both bills through my role on the […]
Although Florida families were spared from most impacts of Hurricane Dorian, our neighbors in the Bahamas experienced complete devastation, and Senator Scott is committed to helping them recover and repair. Senator Rick Scott said, “At times of crisis, we come together. That’s exactly what we’re going to do to help our Bahamian brothers and sisters. […]
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart issued the following statement after the OAS member states determined, by a passing vote of 12-0, with 5 countries abstaining, to approve the call for a consultation body pursuant to the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance, which affirms the responsibility of the OAS to work toward “the maintenance of the peace and […]
The House of Representatives voted in favor of H.R. 205, the Protecting and Securing Florida’s Coastline Act, which would make permanent the moratorium on drilling in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico, east of the Military Mission Line. The bill passed by a vote of 248 – 180 and will now head to the Senate for […]
Episode #21 of the Rommel Report Listen to the latest podcast from the Rommel Report! Bob welcomes David Lawrence Center CEO, Scott Burgess to the podcast. Bob and Scott dive deep into a number of topics ranging from mental health awareness to addiction issues and how the David Lawrence Center can help those people in need, […]
On Thursday, August 22nd, women from all over Florida travelled to the Tampa Convention Center for ‘An Evening to Empower’. In spite of the late notice, there was a standing-room only audience filled with women and some men. The room was electric with energy before and during the event. In the parking garage afterwards, no […]
This week, Senator Rick Scott introduced the Disaster Contract Transparency Act to improve the disaster contracting process on the federal, local and state levels of government following natural disasters. The bill will protect victims of natural disasters by ensuring post-disaster services are delivered quickly and taxpayer dollars are spent solely on helping impacted communities. On Thursday, […]
Episode #20 of the Rommel Report Listen to the latest podcast from the Rommel Report! With Budget battles and more on the horizon, how can we ensure that politicians will be responsible when it comes to the taxpayer’s money? Bob welcomes Grover Norquist to the show. He is the president of Americans for Tax Reform (ATR), a […]
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applications for positions on several advisory committees. Members of committees must reside in and be registered to vote in Collier County. Instructions on how to apply are below. The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee has two seats expiring October 1 in the following specific categories related to […]
