DeSantis Issues Order Acknowledging Snipes' Resignation

DeSantis Issues Order Acknowledging Snipes' Resignation

Daniel Molina
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January 18, 2019
Governor DeSantis has enacted a major executive order, which suspends Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher, effective immediately. The order was recommended by Secretary of State Michael Ertel. In addition, Governor DeSantis also issued a second executive order that officially acknowledges the resignation of former Broward County Supervisor of Elections Dr. Brenda Snipes, […]
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Gaetz Praises Gov. DeSantis on Major Marijuana Announcement

Gaetz Praises Gov. DeSantis on Major Marijuana Announcement

Daniel Molina
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January 18, 2019
Governor DeSantis announced this week that his administration plans to address the issue of medical marijuana in Florida by first pushing the Florida legislature to pass legislation to fix current anti-marijuana laws. The Governor noted, “When over 70 percent of Florida voters vote in favor of medical use of marijuana for people with really serious, […]
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Bipartisan Effort Will Strengthen Criminalizing Online Predators

Bipartisan Effort Will Strengthen Criminalizing Online Predators

Daniel Molina
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January 18, 2019
In a bipartisan effort to ensure a safer online security for people, Democrat Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy from Florida and Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick from Pennsylvania have reintroduced their “Combat Online Predators Act.” Although the bill was passed through the House and the Senate passed their own version of the bill as well, both chambers were […]
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Medical Marijuana a High Priority for Congressman Gaetz

Medical Marijuana a High Priority for Congressman Gaetz

Daniel Molina
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January 17, 2019
Heading into the new year with new leadership, an air of mystery hovered over medical marijuana in the sunshine state. With Democrat Nikki Fried becoming the new Agriculture Commissioner and Republican Ron DeSantis becoming the new Governor of the sunshine state, Fried made it clear that she wanted to have those conversations with the Governor. […]
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Gillum Plans Involvement in 2020 Presidential Election

Gillum Plans Involvement in 2020 Presidential Election

Daniel Molina
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January 16, 2019
With no end in sight in the foreseeable future concerning the partial government shutdown, Democrat candidates are already positioning themselves to take on President Trump in the upcoming 2020 Presidential election. This week, Julian Castro and Kristen Gillibrand announced that they were running in the Democrat primaries. And, if either should move on to the […]
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Freshman Congressman Waltz has Range in Office

Freshman Congressman Waltz has Range in Office

Daniel Molina
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January 16, 2019
Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Congressman Waltz said that “both the Navy seals and the green berets have reserve National Guard units." "
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Mary Barzee Flores Tapped as AC Deputy Commissioner

Mary Barzee Flores Tapped as AC Deputy Commissioner

Daniel Molina
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January 15, 2019
Nikki Fried, Florida Agriculture Commissioner, has appointed Mary Barzee Flores as her Deputy Commissioner for Consumer Affairs. The announcement was made this week, and the position is a senior leadership role that oversees the department’s consumer services responsibilities, which includes anything that has to do with licensing and concealed weapons permitting. In a statement praising […]
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Democrats Blast President Maduro as Illegitimate Leader

Democrats Blast President Maduro as Illegitimate Leader

Daniel Molina
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January 14, 2019
Democrat Freshman Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is teaming up with fellow Democrats Debbie Wasserman Schultz, freshman Congresswoman Donna Shalala and Eliot Engel, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, to bring light to the illegitimacy of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduros’ new term and any future plans he has to introduce legislation for the Venezuelan people. Congresswoman […]
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Rick Scott's COS says senator and DeSantis on great terms

Rick Scott's COS says senator and DeSantis on great terms

Daniel Molina
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January 14, 2019
As Senator Scott assumed office and Governor Ron DeSantis took over for Scott, it was rumored that both lawmakers did not get along.
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Bipartisan Resolution Condemns Cuba on Mais Medicos

Bipartisan Resolution Condemns Cuba on Mais Medicos

Daniel Molina
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January 14, 2019
A resolution condemning Cuba’s communist regime has just been introduced by Senator Marco Rubio, a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Democrat Senator Bob Menendez.
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DeSantis Suspends Israel

DeSantis Suspends Israel

Daniel Molina
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January 13, 2019
Governor DeSantis made the announcement this week that he would be suspending Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel. It has been long rumored that DeSantis would take action after the Sheriff’s controversial actions during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. In turn, Israel received widespread criticism. Now, the two-term sheriff, has been replaced by Gregory […]
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"Groveland Four" Pardoned

Daniel Molina
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January 12, 2019
Fresh off of being sworn-in, Governor Desantis has taken action concerning the “Groveland Four” in what has grown to be one of the most notorious cases from the Jim Crow era in the sunshine state. In a unanimous vote, Governor DeSantis and the state Cabinet have voted to pardon the “Groveland Four.” Florida’s new Attorney […]
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Val Demings Tapped to Head Recruitment Efforts

Val Demings Tapped to Head Recruitment Efforts

Daniel Molina
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January 12, 2019
This week, sophomore Congresswoman Val Demings was tapped to lead the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s Recruitment Committee as the 2020 election fast approaches. With Democrats like Senator Elizabeth Warren already positioning themselves to take on President Donald Trump as he fights for reelection, Democrats are focusing on relating to constituents and fixing the issues that […]
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Shalala Talks Wall Over Cuban Coffee

Shalala Talks Wall Over Cuban Coffee

Daniel Molina
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January 11, 2019
As negotiations continue between both sides of the aisle and freshman lawmakers situate themselves, Shalala shares that Cuban coffee will always help her through the day because she'll be having some "every day at 3:05".
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Rubio "not against" cosponsoring DACA bill With Rick Scott

Daniel Molina
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January 11, 2019
Earlier in the day, Senator Rick Scott had said he would be open to sponsoring or cosponsoring a DACA bill. Senator Rubio was asked if he would be open to cosponsoring a bill with his fellow Republican senator.
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Scott willing to sponsor DACA bill in senate

Scott willing to sponsor DACA bill in senate

Daniel Molina
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January 10, 2019
"We need to make sure we fully fund FEMA. We need to make sure that our Government is not wasting your tax dollars," Scott said, adding ,"we need to take care of the DACA kids."
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Bondi Says her Goodbye

Bondi Says her Goodbye

Daniel Molina
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January 8, 2019
Attorney General Pam Bondi ends her 8-year tenure as Florida’s Attorney General, and she makes way for incoming AG Ashley Moody to build off of the work that Bondi has done. In a press release outlining the work she’s accomplished while in office, Bondi bids the state of Florida adieu, saying that “It has been […]
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Judge Questions Snipes' Suspension

Judge Questions Snipes' Suspension

Daniel Molina
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January 8, 2019
Dr. Brenda Snipes faced heavy criticism for her actions during the 2018 midterm election Florida recounts, and since then it’s been a battle between her and Senator-elect Rick Scott. She had sent a letter of resignation, then she attempted to rescind her resignation after she was suspended by Scott, and now she’s fighting for her […]
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