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Brevard County: Residents received $825.62 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.3% of income in Brevard County, providing an average of $1,309 per capita to residents.

By Brevard Sun | Apr 13, 2025

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Brevard County ranks 27th highest in Florida for per capita government transfer income at $13,529 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Brevard County received an average of $13,529 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 27th highest in Florida.

By Brevard Sun | Mar 10, 2025

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Brevard County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.6% of income in 2022

By Brevard Sun | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Brevard County, providing an average of $926 per capita to residents.

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VA selects Vero Beach for new healthcare clinic

By Brevard Sun | Aug 28, 2024

The City of Vero Beach has been selected as the location for a new VA healthcare clinic to serve local veterans in Indian River County. Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) has long advocated for Vero Beach to be a priority for the VA and has recommended on numerous occasions that the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System locate a clinic in Indian River County.

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House passes bill requiring proof of citizenship for federal voter registration

By Brevard Sun | Jul 11, 2024

With Congressman Bill Posey’s (R-Rockledge) support, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 8281, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, legislation aimed at enhancing election security. The bill, which received bipartisan support, mandates that states implement measures to ensure only U.S. citizens can register to vote in federal elections and requires proof of citizenship for voter registration.

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House approves initiative blocking FAA collaboration with Communist China

By Brevard Sun | May 17, 2024

The House of Representatives has given its approval to an initiative led by Florida Congressmen Bill Posey, Dan Webster, and Scott Franklin. The initiative aims to prevent Communist China from benefiting from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) research and development programs.

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Posey Votes to Block Foreign Aid Bill that Borrows Another $100 Billion

By Brevard Sun | Apr 20, 2024

In a recent vote, Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) took a stand by voting to block advancing a plan that sought to borrow an additional $100 billion for foreign aid while neglecting action to secure the southern border. The foreign aid bill allocated $60 billion to Ukraine, including funding for a Ukrainian border patrol, but offered no provisions for safeguarding the U.S. border."Our nation is facing an unprecedented border security crisis and a crippling national debt putting undue strain on our cities and jeopardizing the safety and security of Americans,"...

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Posey Works to Secure Space Coast as Home to Space Delta 10

By Brevard Sun | Mar 22, 2024

The U.S. Air Force has approved Florida’s Space Coast as its location for Space Delta 10. Congressman Bill Posey has been working with Florida Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio, along with the Florida Delegation, to bring this unit to Patrick Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.“Florida’s booming Space Coast is the world's premiere spaceport and the perfect location for the Space Delta 10 unit,” said Congressman Posey. “We are honored to be selected as the location for this important military unit.”The Space Delta 10 Unit is part of the Space...

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Posey: Biden Budget Doubles Down on Policies That Are Hurting Americans

By Brevard Sun | Mar 15, 2024

Congressman Bill Posey has criticized President Biden's federal budget plan, stating that it would have detrimental effects on the American economy. The budget, as outlined by the House Majority Budget Committee, is projected to significantly increase the national debt from $34 trillion to nearly $53 trillion in just 10 years, representing a 55 percent increase. Posey expressed his concerns, saying, "There’s NO plan to reduce spending or balance the budget," and emphasized that "Congress must reject this plan."The budget proposal includes substantial spending measures,...

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Posey: No Accountability for FISA Abuse

By Brevard Sun | Mar 12, 2024

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) took a firm stance against the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) citing concerns over the continued abuse of the system by federal agencies. Posey's dissenting vote was driven by the revelation that the FBI had improperly targeted U.S. citizens without a warrant in a staggering 278,000 instances, as disclosed in an unsealed Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) filing."While the bill made some reforms, there are still serious concerns with the federal government’s conduct of intelligence...

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Posey Supports Passage of the Laken Riley Act

By Brevard Sun Report | Mar 11, 2024

With the support of Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) the House passed H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act, legislation to hold criminal illegal aliens accountable and give states new tools to enforce immigration laws.

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Posey's Statement on the Latest Omnibus Spending Bill

By Brevard Sun Report | Mar 9, 2024

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement concerning his vote against the latest omnibus spending bill

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Posey Reacts to the State of the Union Address

By Brevard Sun | Mar 8, 2024

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) has responded to President Biden's State of the Union Address with strong criticism. In a statement, Posey expressed his views on the address, stating, “Tonight, President Biden came to the House chamber and delivered a divisive campaign speech filled with spin and insults. It’s clear that President Biden experiences a different reality than most Americans struggling with inflation, high prices, high crime and an out of control border crisis, all of his own making.”The Congressman's remarks reflect a sentiment of dissatisfaction with...

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Posey Supports Passage of the Laken Riley Act

By Brevard Sun | Mar 7, 2024

In a recent development, Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) has thrown his weight behind the passing of the Laken Riley Act, a legislative move aimed at addressing issues related to criminal illegal aliens and enhancing states' enforcement of immigration laws. The bill, officially known as H.R. 7511, garnered bipartisan support in the House with a vote of 251-170.Expressing his concerns, Congressman Posey emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, "The continued border chaos created by the Biden Administration’s policies has proven deadly to innocent Americans...

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Posey's Statement on the Latest Omnibus Spending Bill

By Brevard Sun | Mar 6, 2024

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) has expressed his opposition to the latest omnibus spending bill, citing concerns about the increasing national debt and the need for responsible budgeting.Posey stated, “In January, the national debt passed $34 trillion. Just two months later, another half trillion dollars was added to the debt. This bill adds even more debt. It’s past time for Washington to get serious about responsible budgeting and the long-term impact that trillion-dollar deficits will have on our financial stability and economic opportunities for the next...

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Brevard County rise or fall in 2021?

By Brevard Sun | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Brevard County received $2.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Brevard County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Brevard Sun | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Brevard County received $2,403,188 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Congressman Posey Votes to Impeach Secretary Mayorkas

By Brevard Sun Report | Feb 10, 2024

On February 6, 2024, Congressman Posey voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for his blatant dereliction of duty regarding the U.S. southern border.

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Congressman Posey Votes to Impeach Secretary Mayorkas

By Brevard Sun | Feb 6, 2024

In a move that highlights the ongoing concern over the state of the U.S. southern border, Congressman Posey has voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Congressman Posey, who was an original cosponsor of the impeachment legislation, cited Secretary Mayorkas' dereliction of duty as the primary reason for his decision."Under the Biden Administration and Secretary Mayorkas' tenure, over 7 million illegal immigrants have crossed the border, as well as an untold number of individuals who have evaded CBP detection," Congressman Posey stated. He further...

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Posey: The safety and security of our nation is NOT up for negotiation

By Brevard Sun Report | Feb 2, 2024

On February 1, 2024, Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) took to the House floor to discuss the border crisis and his support for H.R. 6976