Florida Rep. Carlos G. Smith Calls 10 Percent THC Cap 'Arbitrary'

Florida Rep. Carlos G. Smith Calls 10 Percent THC Cap 'Arbitrary'

Daniel Molina
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March 10, 2021
The response has been divisive, and Florida Democrats argue that this "arbitrary" bill would be detrimental to Floridians.
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Rubio Leads In 2022 Midterm Senate Contest, But Not By Much

Rubio Leads In 2022 Midterm Senate Contest, But Not By Much

Daniel Molina
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March 10, 2021
In Florida, one lawmaker who potentially faces a number of Democratic rivals is Senator Marco Rubio (R), but a new poll indicates that he’s heading into election season with a slight lead.
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JUICE — Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 3.10.2021 — Gaetz vs DeSantis — Big Tech Issue — Rubio, DeSantis, Sabatini — More...

JUICE — Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 3.10.2021 — Gaetz vs DeSantis — Big Tech Issue — Rubio, DeSantis, Sabatini — More...

Javier Manjarres
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March 10, 2021
With Big Tech continuing to cancel anything or anyone remotely affiliated or promoting President Donald Trump, all the buzz in Florida continues to be Gov. Ron DeSantis’ support for Rep. Blaise Ingoglia’s bill to hold social media companies accountable.
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Sabatini Fights Big Tech in Florida with HB-33

Sabatini Fights Big Tech in Florida with HB-33

Jim McCool
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March 9, 2021
Florida State Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R), has had a monstrous week after officially throwing his hat in the ring for the 2022 U.S. Congressional election, promising to 'Make America First Again!'
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Florida Attorney General Sues Biden Admin Over 'Dangerous Immigration Policies'

Florida Attorney General Sues Biden Admin Over 'Dangerous Immigration Policies'

Daniel Molina
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March 9, 2021
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R) announced today that she would be filing legal action to protect Floridian’s from “President Biden’s dangerous immigration policies."
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Will Matt Gaetz Challenge Ron DeSantis For President in 2024?

Will Matt Gaetz Challenge Ron DeSantis For President in 2024?

Daniel Molina
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March 9, 2021
Another candidate that has been touted is Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz (R), who has scored his first endorsement in Roger Stone, calling him “a scrapper” and “a brawler.”
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DeSantis Not Considering 2024 Presidential Run, Says 'It's Too Premature'

DeSantis Not Considering 2024 Presidential Run, Says 'It's Too Premature'

Daniel Molina
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March 9, 2021
The Governor says he’s not “considering” the idea as he focuses on vaccine distributions across the Sunshine State.
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JUICE — Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 3.9.2021 — Big Pot Blocks And Tackles in Florida — Bright Futures —Minimum Wage — DeSantis, Ballard, Lukis, Gaetz — More...

JUICE — Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 3.9.2021 — Big Pot Blocks And Tackles in Florida — Bright Futures —Minimum Wage — DeSantis, Ballard, Lukis, Gaetz — More...

Javier Manjarres
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March 9, 2021
Long-time Deputy Chief of Staff Adrian Lukis has been tapped by Gov. Ron DeSantis to be his new Chief of Staff, replacing Broward County native Shane Strum who is moving on to be the CEO of Broward Health.
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Taxing Medical Marijuana Bill HB 1455 Appears Dead On Arrival In Florida Senate

Taxing Medical Marijuana Bill HB 1455 Appears Dead On Arrival In Florida Senate

Jim McCool
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March 9, 2021
Thanks to State Senator Jeff Brandes (R), who says "it's gonna happen," Florida may be the next state to legalize recreational marijuana, but not everyone in his party is gun-ho on the idea.
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Florida-Based and Trump-Supporting Group Canceled by Clear Channel Media

Florida-Based and Trump-Supporting Group Canceled by Clear Channel Media

Javier Manjarres
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March 8, 2021
When mainstream media and social media companies decided to “cancel” President Donald Trump as a result of the January 6th Capitol protest-turned-riot, many Trump Republicans warned that the canceling of President Trump was only the beginning and that anyone, including Trump-supporting organizations, caught expressing support for the president could and would endure the same "cancel culture" fate.
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Jones Pushes Back Against Brandes' SJR 854 Minimum Wage Amendment

Jones Pushes Back Against Brandes' SJR 854 Minimum Wage Amendment

Jim McCool
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March 8, 2021
In this past election, Florida controversially voted on raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour gradually up until 2026.  However, after years of this topic gaining traction, State Senator Jeff Brandes (R) is looking to soften the blow of this SJR 854 amendment in the Florida Senate.
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Democrats Rally Against Bright Futures SB 86 in Florida

Democrats Rally Against Bright Futures SB 86 in Florida

Daniel Molina
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March 8, 2021
Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) slammed Senate Republicans who are pursuing a bill that would reshape Florida’s Bright Futures college scholarship.
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Sabatini Launches His 'Make America First Again' Congressional Campaign

Sabatini Launches His 'Make America First Again' Congressional Campaign

Javier Manjarres
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March 8, 2021
Florida State Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R) has officially announced his congressional run for office.
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DeSantis Responds to Vaccine Favoritism Allegations

DeSantis Responds to Vaccine Favoritism Allegations

Jim McCool
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March 8, 2021
Florida Democrats, mostly led by the Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried (D), have accused Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of showing favoritism to donors in the Florida vaccine rollout, and have now asked the FBI to launch an investigation in the matter. DeSantis, who has relentlessly touted his 'Seniors First' plan denied these allegations on Thursday, […]
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JUICE — Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 3.8.2021 — COVID Liability In FL — Gruters' Sales And Use Tax —Book, Rubio, Scott, Taddeo — More...

JUICE — Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 3.8.2021 — COVID Liability In FL — Gruters' Sales And Use Tax —Book, Rubio, Scott, Taddeo — More...

Javier Manjarres
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March 8, 2021
The State of Florida is in desperate need of cash to counter the huge revenue deficit brought on by the COVID pandemic, but will state legislators revert to raising taxes to help bridge the gap?
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The  'Single LARGEST TAX INCREASE in the History of the State of Florida' Heads To A vote

The 'Single LARGEST TAX INCREASE in the History of the State of Florida' Heads To A vote

Javier Manjarres
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March 8, 2021
If it looks like a tax, smells like a tax, and reads like a tax, then it’s probably a tax, but don’t tell Sen. Joe Gruters (R) and all of the members of the Senate Appropriations Committee who last week unanimously voted (18-0) to pass the SB 50 Sales and Use Tax measure, or as some would call it, a...
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Democrat State Legislator says fellow Democrats Pushing False HB 1 Race Narrative

Democrat State Legislator says fellow Democrats Pushing False HB 1 Race Narrative

Javier Manjarres
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March 7, 2021
Without question, the most controversial bill that could (expect it to) land on Gov. Ron DeSantis's desk this legislative session is the Combating Disorder Disorder (HB 1) measure.
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Rubio: 'It's Unfair to Allow Biological Men To Compete In Women's Sports'

Rubio: 'It's Unfair to Allow Biological Men To Compete In Women's Sports'

Javier Manjarres
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March 6, 2021
Moments ago, Florida Senator Marco Rubio (R) asserted his opposition against the transgendered community's support for allowing "biological men" to compete against women in athletics, stating that it was "unfair to allow biological men to compete in women's sports," adding that "COVID funding" and that congressional Democrats want to have pandemic relief taxpayer funds to […]
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