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Webster Statement on Spending Package

By South Lake Today | Mar 22, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released a statement regarding the House’s second appropriations package, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024."I ran for office pledging to do my part to slow the spigot of spending. I supported the first appropriations package because it saves taxpayers more than $200 billion, protects veterans Second Amendment rights, stops the DOJ from targeting parents and cuts the budgets of the ATF, EPA, and DOJ," stated Congressman Webster.While acknowledging the importance of funding for certain...

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Webster Votes to Repeal EPA’s Green Slush Fund

By South Lake Today | Mar 22, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released a statement after voting to pass H.R. 1023, the Cutting Green Corruption and Taxes Act, legislation that repeals the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, and proposed tax on natural gas."Today I voted to repeal Democrats $27 billion ‘green new deal’ slush fund," said Rep. Webster. "Rather than investing to restore American energy independence, Democrats so-called Inflation Reduction Act created a $27 billion ‘green bank’ that results in taxpayer dollars going to...

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Montverde Academy standout Chris Johnson’s collegiate team won game in NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament on Thursday, March 21

By South Lake Today | Mar 22, 2024

Their team entered the tournament as a 7 seed.

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Montverde Academy standout Kwame Evans Jr.’s collegiate team won game in NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament on Thursday, March 21

By South Lake Today | Mar 22, 2024

The Oregon Ducks won 87-73.

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On Thursday, March 21 former Montverde Academy Jackson Cook competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

By South Lake Today | Mar 22, 2024

Their team entered the tournament as a 2 seed.

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Ryan Nembhard, former Montverde Academy standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, March 21 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By South Lake Today | Mar 22, 2024

The Gonzaga Bulldogs won 86-65.

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On Thursday, March 21 former Montverde Academy Marvel Allen competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

By South Lake Today | Mar 22, 2024

The Dayton Flyers won 63-60.

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On Thursday, March 21, former Montverde Academy Dillon Mitchell collegiate team won in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament

By South Lake Today | Mar 22, 2024

The game took place in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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How many Black students were enrolled in Lake County Schools District in 2022-23 school year?

By South Lake Today | Mar 21, 2024

Black students made up 16% of the Lake County Schools District's student body in the 2022-23 school year, an increase over the previous year.

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Webster Votes to Streamline Clean Water Act Permitting

By South Lake Today | Mar 21, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, today voted to pass H.R. 7023, the Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act, legislation that would modify and streamline the Clean Water Act’s permitting process for energy producers, the agriculture industry, builders, and water utilities."Today I voted to pass H.R. 7023, which makes commonsense reforms to the Clean Water Act’s permitting process," said Rep. Webster. "This bill will increase transparency and reduce regulatory burdens, making for an efficient permitting process for important...

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Lake County Schools District Education: 2,363 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By South Lake Today | Mar 20, 2024

In Lake County Schools District, 5% of students identified as multiracial in the 2022-23 school year.

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Rep. Webster Fights Biden’s War on American Energy

By South Lake Today | Mar 20, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, today voted to pass H.R. 1121, the Protecting American Production Act, legislation that prevents the Biden Administration from unilaterally banning hydraulic fracturing and H.R. 6009, the Restoring American Energy Dominance Act, legislation that would unleash onshore energy production.In a statement, Rep. Webster expressed his views on the legislation, saying, "President Biden’s anti-American energy policies have devastated our country’s energy production and led to higher costs for families." He further...

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Transportation Committee Approves Webster’s Coast Guard Authorization Bill

By South Lake Today | Mar 20, 2024

Washington, D.C. — The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today approved H.R. 7659, the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024, a bill that aims to support the Coast Guard in its crucial missions. According to Subcommittee Chairman Webster, the legislation provides the necessary investments and authorities to maintain the Coast Guard's critical operations, ensuring border security and addressing recruiting challenges.In a statement, Subcommittee Chairman Webster highlighted the significance of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024, stating, "The measure will...

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Lake County Schools District Education: 21,982 white students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By South Lake Today | Mar 19, 2024

White students made up 46.3% of the Lake County Schools District's student body in the 2022-23 school year, an increase over the previous year.

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Rep. Webster and Colleagues Call on President Biden to Use U.S. Navy to Prevent Haitian Migration

By South Lake Today | Mar 18, 2024

Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, along with Representatives Matt Gaetz, Gus Bilirakis, and Anna Paulina Luna, have urged President Biden to authorize the U.S. Navy to stop the anticipated mass migration of Haitians towards the United States. The lawmakers sent a letter to President Biden requesting him to declare the situation as urgent circumstances requiring immediate federal response.During a House Armed Services Committee hearing, General Laura Richardson of the United States Southern Command expressed the need to be prepared to address the threat of...

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Which former South Lake Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18?

By South Lake Today | Mar 17, 2024

These former South Lake Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18.

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South Lake Today area weekly mass times

By South Lake Today | Mar 16, 2024

The following parishes in the South Lake Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Lake County's student body primarily comprised of white students in 2022-23 school year

By South Lake Today | Mar 14, 2024

The most represented ethnicity in the Lake County student body in the 2022-23 school year was white, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Rep. Webster Votes to Protect Americans From Foreign Adversaries

By South Lake Today | Mar 13, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, played a pivotal role in the passing of H.R. 7521, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, aimed at safeguarding Americans from potential surveillance by applications owned by foreign government adversaries.“This bill prevents foreign government adversaries from being able to target Americans and threaten our national security through social media applications,” expressed Rep. Webster regarding the importance of the legislation.Highlighting the risks associated with...

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Webster Votes to Pass Bill Reducing Waste in Federal Office Buildings

By South Lake Today | Mar 12, 2024

Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, today voted to pass H.R. 6276, the Utilizing Space Efficiently and Improving Technologies (USE IT) Act of 2023. This legislation directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and General Services Administration (GSA) to measure occupancy in federal buildings and federally leased space and requires steps to be taken to reduce or consolidate space if occupancy rate falls below 60 percent."Taxpayers should not be expected to pay the bills for federal buildings and spaces that are being left vacant and...