'We Don't Need Weed Money': FL Economy is too Good to Need Marijuana Industry, DeSantis Says

'We Don't Need Weed Money': FL Economy is too Good to Need Marijuana Industry, DeSantis Says

Liv Caputo
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October 30, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday touted Florida's leading economy as a top reason why voters should stomp out an amendment legalizing recreational marijuana, pointing out that the state's financial status is so good there's no need for additional "weed money" to buttress it. The Governor's comments happened at a West Palm Beach roundtable held to […]
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DeSantis Says 'It's BS': Because Medical Marijuana is Being Abused, Why Legalize All Weed?

DeSantis Says 'It's BS': Because Medical Marijuana is Being Abused, Why Legalize All Weed?

Liv Caputo
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October 30, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday questioned the need for legalized recreational marijuana when the state's medical weed program is already allegedly being taken advantage of. At his newest campaign event against a ballot initiative that would legalize recreational marijuana, called Amendment 3, the Florida Governor pointed out that nearly a million Floridians already have medical […]
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Adding Some Starpower, DeSantis Ramps Up Campaign Against Ballot Amendments

Adding Some Starpower, DeSantis Ramps Up Campaign Against Ballot Amendments

Liv Caputo
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October 30, 2024
The clock is ticking. In his seventh campaign-style event in two weeks, with seven days left until the election, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday implored Floridians to vote against two pro-abortion and pro-marijuana amendments that he believes to be deceptive and dangerous. While the Governor has blasted the two initiatives since they were slotted onto […]
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DCF Hosts DeSantis at Orlando Summit as $70 Million in Claims Loom Over Agency

DCF Hosts DeSantis at Orlando Summit as $70 Million in Claims Loom Over Agency

Liv Caputo
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September 4, 2024
ORLANDO, FL—The Department of Children and Families hosted Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis at its annual summit in Orlando to discuss the leaps and bounds the government has made toward protecting vulnerable Floridians. The part that wasn't mentioned? The potential increase in DCF failures statewide. While the Governor has allocated billions to […]
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Last Squeeze🍊—8.27.2024—Gaetz Blasts Sasse's Golden Gator Parachute—FL Targets 'Negligent' DCF—Much More...

Last Squeeze🍊—8.27.2024—Gaetz Blasts Sasse's Golden Gator Parachute—FL Targets 'Negligent' DCF—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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August 27, 2024
Gaetz Shoots Down DeSantis-Appointee Sasse's Golden Gator Parachute In the latest internal blow to the Gov. Ron DeSantis administration, leading Trump ally and Florida man Rep. Matt Gaetz has demanded that the "golden parachute" contract granted to embattled...READ MORE Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: "On our way to join @SierraClubFL and protect our state parks! Join us on Facebook live shortly!" Doug […]
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Florida Lawmakers Target 'Negligent' DCF With Record $70 Million in Claims Bills

Florida Lawmakers Target 'Negligent' DCF With Record $70 Million in Claims Bills

Liv Caputo
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August 27, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—As Florida lawmakers gear up for the 2025 legislative session in March, the Department of Children and Families' alleged child endangerment will be at the forefront of discussions, with a whopping five of 17 filed claims bills targeting the agency. Almost $70 million from the state is demanded in these bills. Breaking a record, […]
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FIU's Silvia Castellanos Appointed to Children's Trust Board by DeSantis

FIU's Silvia Castellanos Appointed to Children's Trust Board by DeSantis

Jim McCool
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May 5, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has recently appointed Silvia Castellanos to the Children's Trust Governing Board of Miami-Dade County. Castellanos has built an impressive rĂ©sumĂ© over the course of her career.  She is the Director of External Affairs for Banyan Community Health Center where she works on developing Banyan’s, federal, state, and local strategy.  Castellanos has also […]
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