Dear Neighbor,
It’s been a busy week in Washington, D.C. and this evening I’ll be back to Florida’s Third for a great weekend in the Sunshine State.
This week in Washington, D.C. we fought back against the America COMPETES Act, a bill offered by House Democrats to counter the Chinese Communist Party’s influence. Instead of countering China, however, this bill does nothing to fight back against the CCP, instead giving China billions of dollars and racking up our national debt with reckless spending unrelated to China at all. You can read more about that bill and everything else going on in Washington this week below.
With all that’s happening this Congress, it is my greatest honor to represent you and hear from you about the issues that matter most. You can read below about what we’ve been up to this week, and as always, you can stay up to date with us here, on our website, and on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube .
In Liberty,
Letter questions the end to the use of previously approved treatments for Eli Lilly and Regeneron’s monoclonal antibody drugs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kat Cammack sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Janet Woodcock regarding the announcement to abruptly end the use of the monoclonal antibody therapies (mAbs) on patients infected with COVID-19.
In the letter, Cammack questions the FDA’s updated Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for two previously approved monoclonal antibody treatments and discusses how the sudden decision affects Florida’s state-supported antibody treatment sites. Continue reading
Attorney General Ashley Moody visited the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in Lady Lake to continue the Thin Line Tribute initiative. Attorney General Moody honored the LCSO and Lady Lake Police Department for the expansion of K-9 programs aimed at helping officers both on and off duty.
Pebble Springs retirement Community Ground Breaking with Congressman Daniel Webster on January 27th located at 11750 NE 62nd Terrace, The Villages, FL 32162
The Lady Lake Chamber has started their referral Luncheon back up and it’s bigger and better. They call it the Power Net6working Luncheon. It is held at Harbor Hills Lady Lake. There were so many people they had to add chairs to the tables, we still had plenty of room. They had a very nice salad Bar. New people introduced them selves and networking went on. Don’t miss next month, call the Chamber for more information 352-753-6029.
As peak tax season approaches, be aware of any suspicious activity using your personal information. The IRS has reported incidents of tax fraud from victims. There are victims reporting that they are attempting to file their taxes and are being rejected as their social security number has already been used by someone to do so. With on-line methods for banking, shopping, and also a means of bill payment being more popular, it is important to safeguard your personal information. It’s a good idea to purchase a cross cutting shredder and shred all documents that you no longer need prior to discarding them.
If you are a victim of tax fraud, you will need to file a police report with your local law enforcement agency and then with the IRS providing them with your case number. The IRS will investigate the fraudulent activity. It is a good idea to check your credit history periodically through Experian, Equifax, or TransUnion to ensure that you are not an unsuspecting victim. Continue reading
MOORE HAVEN, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $1 million in funding to the City of Moore Haven through two Rural Infrastructure Fund grants to improve and enhance the downtown area and attract new development, creating new jobs and improving the local economy. The City of Moore Haven will use the funds to complete roadway and stormwater improvements that will mitigate recurrent flooding and prevent pollutants from entering the Caloosahatchee River Basin Estuary.
“Our rural communities are the backbone of our state, and I will continue fighting for these communities,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “This infrastructure funding will help the Moore Haven area support current residents, protect the environment and better prepare for future growth.” Continue reading
On February 10, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) filed a proposed permanent rule that prohibits the issuance or renewal of licenses for facilities or organizations that house Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) whom the Federal Government is resettling across the United States, including Florida, unless there is a cooperative agreement between the State of Florida and the Federal Government.
DCF Secretary Shevaun Harris said, “Through its policies, the Federal Government has made a decision to encourage the mass smuggling of minors to the southern border without their parents. No government that claimed to care for children would ever tolerate this. The Federal Government’s careless policies have led to this unsafe situation, and Florida will no longer be complicit in it. By ending the State’s involvement with the UAC program, the proposed rule will finally force the Federal Government to take full responsibility for the care and treatment of the UAC population.” Continue reading
MARIANNA, Fla.,— Governor Ron DeSantis announced over $91 million in funding to communities across the Panhandle region through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rebuild Florida Mitigation General Infrastructure Program. Projects include improvements to wastewater and sanitary sewer, potable water, and stormwater systems.
“I’ve said from the beginning that recovery from Hurricane Michael would be a long-term process,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Michael has forever left a mark on Panhandle communities, but through the funding provided today, we can ensure these communities are stronger and better equipped for the future.” Continue reading
Reports of jury duty scams have surfaced in at least five Florida counties in the past year—two of those warnings coming in this month alone.
Scammers are calling targets claiming they missed a jury duty report date and must make immediate payment to avoid going to jail, even though failure to appear for jury duty is not grounds for immediate arrest.
Court officials will also never demand payment over the phone or ask that payment be wired or made through a gift card.
There are few civic duties as important to our judicial system as serving on a jury. As a former judge, I’m livid that anyone would exploit this honorable process to scare citizens into paying a ransom. Continue reading
