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Mike La Rosa

Mike La Rosa

Overview

Current roleFormer State Representative

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

Age44 years old (Feb 25, 1982)

GenderMale

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LocationFlorida

BackgroundReal estate executive

EducationUniversity of Central Florida — B.A., Interpersonal Communication (minor: Political Science)

Notable personal detailsMike La Rosa is a Republican politician and real estate executive from Florida. He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2012 to 2020, representing District 42. In 2020, Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed him to the Florida Public Service Commission for a term beginning January 2, 2021, and he later served as PSC chairman from January 2024 through January 2026. He is a co-founder of La Rosa Realty and a founding partner of La Rosa Development Corporation.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports lowering taxes and reducing regulatory burdens to help small businesses and promote economic development. Emphasizes pro-growth policies, infrastructure and diversification to attract jobs and investment to Florida.

Healthcare

Mike La Rosa has sponsored and secured funding related to mental-health crisis response in his district, but there are no clear, detailed public statements or policy platforms located that state his broader positions on federal health-care issues (ACA, Medicare for All, public option, Medicaid expansion, or market-based reforms). Available public profiles and questionnaires contain limited or no responses on healthcare policy.

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Immigration & Border

Supports construction of a border wall and other infrastructure to achieve complete control over entry and exit to the United States, indicating an enforcement-first stance on border security.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Has received endorsement from Florida Right to Life and appears aligned with restrictions on abortion access, including support for limiting funding to abortion providers. Public scorecards record votes consistent with limiting abortion access (for example, restrictions regarding minors).

Climate & Energy

Mike La Rosa, as a Florida Public Service Commissioner and former state representative, emphasizes state-led energy policy, grid reliability, and collaboration with utilities while engaging in regulatory roles that prioritize reasonable rates and natural gas infrastructure. His record includes utility-friendly legislative actions and participation in PSC activities that call for state primacy in designing emission performance systems and focus on modernization and reliability rather than aggressive statewide emissions mandates.

Public Safety & Guns

Mike La Rosa has expressed support for protecting Second Amendment rights and has participated in legislative discussions on gun and school-safety measures during his tenure in the Florida House. His public comments frame his approach around defending lawful gun ownership while engaging in debates over state gun-related legislation.

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