'Corruption has no party; it is a threat to us all.' U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna revved up the Republican National Convention with a call for an insider trading ban in Congress. “The American people elected a Republican Congress to fix Washington, not to profit off it or to tolerate its corruption,” Luna said. “It’s time we deliver this win for the American people.” The Pinellas Republican was among the early speakers at the first-ever Midterm RNC. She is currently running fo

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The Army Corps of Engineers and Pinellas County signed an agreement Friday that ended an 11-year standoff over beach renourishment. The agreement means the corps will now go back to paying for 65% of beach renourishment projects. "The Army Corps of Engineers is proud to stand with you today. We’re ready to turn this agreement into action," said Major Gen. Jason Kelly. "We’re ready to build.” This past February, a $125 million beach renourishment projec

The House approved the Farm Bill on Wednesday after adopting an amendment proposed by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., that strips liability protection for pesticide manufacturers and ensures implementation of federal public health standards. The legislation was adopted 224-200 and is up next for consideration in the Senate. The new amendment eliminates language that would have provided manufacturers of chemical substances with liability shields, thereby enabling individuals a