DeSantis approves replacing Miami Expressway Authority

DeSantis approves replacing Miami Expressway Authority

News Service of Florida
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July 5, 2019
With a legal battle already brewing about the issue, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a bill that eliminates the Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority and replaces it with the newly created Greater Miami Expressway Agency.
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Congress joins in celebrating 4th of July

Congress joins in celebrating 4th of July

Javier Manjarres
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July 5, 2019
Putting politics aside for about two minutes, members of Florida’s congressional delegation stepped away from the family BBQ grill to express the thoughts about the meaning of the 4th of July, and speak of American exceptionalism.
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Amanda Makki could pose serious threat to Crist

Amanda Makki could pose serious threat to Crist

Javier Manjarres
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July 5, 2019
Florida’s most prolific and charismatic politician, Rep. Charlie Crist,  could face a tough 2020 reelection challenge from Republican Amanda Makki. Makki, an attorney and former President George W. Bush appointee, has announced that she raised a respectable $220,000 in less than 30 days of officially entering the race to be the next representative of Florida’s […]
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THE FLORIDIAN - Florida's Daily Political Read - 7.3.2019- Trump Accused of 'Violent Oppression

THE FLORIDIAN - Florida's Daily Political Read - 7.3.2019- Trump Accused of 'Violent Oppression" Of Media - Democrat Wants To 'Prosecute" Those That Make Fun of Congress

Javier Manjarres
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July 3, 2019
After the first two Democratic presidential debate, it's clear that frontrunner Vice President Joe Biden has his hands full, and is in real jeopardy of dropping to second, third, or even fourth in the poll positions.
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House Democrat wants to

House Democrat wants to "prosecute" those "making fun" members of Congress

Javier Manjarres
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July 3, 2019
Florida Democratic Congresswoman Frederica Wilson is angry over hearing that Border Patrol agents were part of a Facebook group that mocked and belittled members of Congress, and has called for those a criminal remedy to address the issue.
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Scott doubts Trump-China deal will happen

Scott doubts Trump-China deal will happen

Javier Manjarres
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July 2, 2019
President Trump seems to have soften his stance on Huawei, easing restrictions his administration levied on the Chinese company during the G20 summit in Osaki, Japan.
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Fired Broward Sheriff Israel to run again in 2020

Fired Broward Sheriff Israel to run again in 2020

News Service of Florida
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July 2, 2019
Suspended Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel on Monday filed paperwork to run again next year for the post he was stripped of by Gov. Ron DeSantis. In an executive order suspending Israel from office in January, the Republican governor accused the veteran law enforcement official of “incompetence” and “neglect of duty” related to the February 2018 mass shooting at Marjory...
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Wasserman Schultz opposes national fetus rights laws

Wasserman Schultz opposes national fetus rights laws

Javier Manjarres
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July 1, 2019
U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) has weighed in on a manslaughter case in Alabama where a woman was charged in the death of her unborn child, after she was shot in the stomach.
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Trump pauses China tariffs, but will businesses still feel the pressure?

Trump pauses China tariffs, but will businesses still feel the pressure?

Javier Manjarres
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July 1, 2019
Businesses, consumers, and Wall Street have been closely watching the latest volleys in the trade war between China and the U.S., and it looks like President Trump has declared a cease fire – at least temporarily. At the G20 conference in Osaka, Trump announced that additional tariffs will not move forward, while negotiations with China's […]
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Everglades clean up threatened by Climate Change

Everglades clean up threatened by Climate Change

Javier Manjarres
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July 1, 2019
Florida leaders have been struggling to keep toxic algae out of the freshwater rivers and estuaries that originates from nutrient-filled water settling in Lake Okeechobee.
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Lawsuits filed against FL's felon's rights law

Lawsuits filed against FL's felon's rights law

News Service of Florida
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July 1, 2019
Shortly after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an omnibus elections bill Friday, a coalition of voting-rights and civil-rights groups announced they had filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state's plan for carrying out a constitutional amendment designed to restore felons' voting rights.
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Demings says Trump supports

Demings says Trump supports "violent oppression" against media

Javier Manjarres
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June 30, 2019
After President Trump and Russian President Putin appeared together at press conference during the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, and joked about “fake news” or the media, Florida Congresswoman Val Demings (D) accused President Donald Trump of supporting “violent oppression” against journalist. Demings based her allegation from a quote that Bloomberg Sr. White House Reporter […]
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Rick Scott concerned over Trump's Huawei restrictions reversal

Rick Scott concerned over Trump's Huawei restrictions reversal

Javier Manjarres
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June 30, 2019
Florida Senator Rick Scott was in London this weekend to discuss Brexit negotiations and to address the long-standing security concerns over China telecommunications company, Huawei.
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Marco Rubio threatens Trump with

Marco Rubio threatens Trump with "veto proof" bill

Javier Manjarres
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June 30, 2019
Shortly after President Donald Trump announced that he would be allowing American companies to sell to Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei - lifting restrictions he had early placed on the company - Senator Marco Rubio (R) responded to the president’s decision by threatening to file legislation to “put back” the trade restrictions
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U.S. House members push to ban sunscreen in Florida

U.S. House members push to ban sunscreen in Florida

Javier Manjarres
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June 30, 2019
The fourth of July holiday weekend is upon us, and millions of Americans will head to their nearest beach, apply some sunscreen, and soak up some UV rays.
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Gaetz faces house probe after Cohen tweet

Gaetz faces house probe after Cohen tweet

News Service of Florida
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June 28, 2019
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz faces a House investigation into allegations he tried to intimidate President Donald Trump’s former lawyer ahead of a congressional appearance this year. The House Ethics Committee said Friday that Gaetz, a Fort Walton Beach Republican, failed to provide testimony after a complaint from a House member alleged that Gaetz sought to intimidate former Trump attorney Michael...
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Florida takes care of its farmworkers, other states don't

Florida takes care of its farmworkers, other states don't

Javier Manjarres
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June 27, 2019
If you’ve ever taken a sip of orange juice or a bite of grapefruit at breakfast time, then you’ve enjoyed Florida-grown produce. The Sunshine State produces over half of all oranges and grapefruits in the U.S., and significant amounts of other products like cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell peppers, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
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Rubio moves to preserve U.S. Supreme Court

Rubio moves to preserve U.S. Supreme Court

Javier Manjarres
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June 27, 2019
When Senate Democrats and 2020 presidential candidates Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren, first stated that they would push for more justices to be added to the U.S. Supreme Court, Sen. Rubio vowed to file legislation to preserve the existing make-up of the high court.
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