Armed Teachers plan clears senate hurdle

Armed Teachers plan clears senate hurdle

News Service of Florida
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April 17, 2019
TALLAHASSEE --- A little more than a year ago, the idea of allowing armed teachers in classrooms nearly scuttled school-safety...
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'Sanctuary cities' ban moves closer to passing

'Sanctuary cities' ban moves closer to passing

News Service of Florida
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April 17, 2019
The House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday approved the House version of the bill, which would carry fines and penalties for...
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Lawmakers grapple with storm funding as calls mount

Lawmakers grapple with storm funding as calls mount

News Service of Florida
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April 17, 2019
Montford, a Tallahassee Democrat who is one of three Northwest Florida lawmakers behind the proposal (SB 1610), said removing the...
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DeSantis downplays chances of offshore drilling

DeSantis downplays chances of offshore drilling

News Service of Florida
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April 16, 2019
A political ally of the president, DeSantis said he will “be raising Cain” if drilling plans advance that include Florida...
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Senate poised to take up school safety, toll roads

Senate poised to take up school safety, toll roads

News Service of Florida
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April 16, 2019
The bill has drawn controversy because it would expand a school “guardian” program to allow trained classroom teachers to be...
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House takes tough stance on genetic tests

House takes tough stance on genetic tests

News Service of Florida
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April 12, 2019
Bill sponsor Jayer Williamson, R-Pace, said the measure bill would help protect private information of consumers as they apply for...
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Senate tees up school safety bill, 'guardian' debate

Senate tees up school safety bill, 'guardian' debate

News Service of Florida
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April 12, 2019
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a rewrite of the proposal to give more flexibility to school districts that want to...
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Democratic leader's vote sparks furor

Democratic leader's vote sparks furor

News Service of Florida
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April 11, 2019
Speaking to reporters, Senate Minority Leader Audrey Gibson stopped short of apologizing but insisted that she is not anti-Semitic and...
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Parkland shooting families seek compensation in court

Parkland shooting families seek compensation in court

News Service of Florida
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April 11, 2019
The lawsuits also accuse the Broward Sheriff's Office of failing to try to stop the gunman during the Parkland massacre.
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DeSantis defends Surgeon General pick

DeSantis defends Surgeon General pick

News Service of Florida
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April 9, 2019
Noting that Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez ran the search for the new surgeon general, DeSantis said his office worked with...
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Broward Sheriff case sent to FL Supreme Court

Broward Sheriff case sent to FL Supreme Court

News Service of Florida
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April 9, 2019
The South Florida appeals court said it was certifying the case as “one which requires immediate resolution by the Florida...
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Senate  passes $90.3 billion spending plan

Senate passes $90.3 billion spending plan

News Service of Florida
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April 4, 2019
“This is one of the more difficult budget years I’ve ever experienced,” Senate President Bill Galvano said.
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Abortion parental consent back in House

Abortion parental consent back in House

News Service of Florida
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April 4, 2019
"This is not a woman issue alone. This is a societal issue," House sponsor Erin Grall, R-Vero Beach, said. "We...
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House looks for medical marijuana change

House looks for medical marijuana change

News Service of Florida
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April 3, 2019
While the House bill would set what many consider a low cap of 10 percent on the level of THC...
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DeSantis, Cabinet sign off on land deals

DeSantis, Cabinet sign off on land deals

News Service of Florida
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April 3, 2019
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet on Tuesday approved paying more than $15 million to buy and preserve nearly...
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Senate puts worker's comp on hold

Senate puts worker's comp on hold

News Service of Florida
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April 2, 2019
Perry told the News Service of Florida on Monday that the delay could make it "more difficult" to get the...
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Attorney General Ashley Moody rejects county E-verify proposal

Attorney General Ashley Moody rejects county E-verify proposal

News Service of Florida
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April 2, 2019
“This office has concluded in prior opinions that the Legislature has the ‘exclusive prerogative’ to regulate the levy and collection...
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Under DeSantis' watch: Florida gets first FEMA debris reimbursement

Under DeSantis' watch: Florida gets first FEMA debris reimbursement

News Service of Florida
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April 1, 2019
I’m proud of the work our state continues to do for the people of Northwest Florida,” the governor said in...
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