WASHINGTON – Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Bret Kugelmass, CEO of micro-modular nuclear energy developer, "Last Energy," co-published the following op- ed entitled, "A Commonsense Solution To Our Nation's Energy Dilemma" in the Washington Examiner. This op-ed details the importance of utilizing nuclear energy to solve our nation's long-term energy dilemma.
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"Tackling The Threat Of Harmful Algal Blooms In Our Southwest Florida Community"
By Congressman Byron Donalds
Published in "Life in Naples Magazine" – January 2024
Water is Florida’s most important natural resource and serves as the heart and soul of our Southwest Florida community. Every day, nutrient-filled water flows into Lake Okeechobee and is subsequently discharged throughout… Read more »
"Our Southwest Florida Paradise"
By Congressman Byron Donalds
Published in "Life in Naples Magazine" – December 2023
Southwest Florida is an economic, demographic, agricultural, and environmental treasure with many inherent benefits that should be recognized, acknowledged, and appreciated.
Our recent history begins on May 13, 1887, when the Florida State Legislature partitioned… Read more »
"Wake up, America: 8 actions to boost advanced nuclear and enhance US energy security"
By Congressman Byron Donalds
Published in "Utility Dive" – November 21, 2023
America has the brightest minds, top-notch science, the necessary capital, and the inherent willingness to once again be the international leader in nuclear technology. However, a new age is upon us—the age of advanced… Read more »
"One Year Later"
By Congressman Byron Donalds
Published in "Life in Naples Magazine" – November 2023
One year ago, the devastating storm surge, wind gusts and widespread destruction of Hurricane Ian, leveled mile-after-mile of our region. Although the destruction was historic, the strength, resilience and can-do spirit of our Southwest Florida community propelled us through a year of… Read more »
Remarks Delivered at the Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties' "Day of Solidarity for Israel"
Alliance for the Arts – Fort Myers, FLA.
October 19, 2023
Two days ago, Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza, indiscriminately launched a barrage of rockets towards the civilian areas surrounding Haifa. During their live reporting of the conflict, Al Jazeera–in real… Read more »
"Hardworking American Families Deserve Better"
By Congressman Byron Donalds
Published in "Life in Naples Magazine" – August/September/October 2023
New polling suggests that nearly 3 in 4 Americans believe our country is on the wrong track, and less than half believe our best days are ahead. Over the past two and a half years, we have experienced a systematic attack on middle-class… Read more »
"Access To Capital And The American Dream"
By Congressman Byron Donalds
Published in "Urban One's Engaging Black America 2023" – July 26, 2023
In recent years, national polling has suggested that belief in the American Dream is waning. The same national ethos that inspired our nation to grow from rural agrarian republic to hegemonic global superpower; the same inspiration that has… Read more »
"What About the Waste?"
By Congressman Byron Donalds
Published in "The Floridian" – July 26, 2023
When I discuss the benefits of nuclear energy with members of Congress, constituents, and the American public, one question consistently comes up—what about the waste? Ultimately, there are demonstrated solutions to safe keep and minimize the amount of spent nuclear fuel… Read more »
"With Regulatory Understanding, Bitcoin Mining Can Fuel Florida's Energy Future"
By Congressman Byron Donalds & Perianne Boring
Published in "Bitcoin Magazine" – July 20, 2023
There are many reasons that businesses relocate to Florida, the welcoming regulatory and tax environments and the skilled and ready workforce among them. And these are certainly some of the reasons that… Read more »
