Is President Trump backtracking on gun control?

Is President Trump backtracking on gun control?

Javier Manjarres
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March 13, 2018
The law Florida Gov. Scott signed into law was quickly challenged by the NRA in federal court, who filed a lawsuit contending that the law infringed on the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution.
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Rick Scott has slight edge over Nelson in Senate Race (POLL)

Rick Scott has slight edge over Nelson in Senate Race (POLL)

Javier Manjarres
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March 13, 2018
“A few recent polls released to the media have shown samples that seem to anticipate more Democrats ...
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Nelson says Democrats could have

Nelson says Democrats could have "ZERO chance" of taking back US Senate

Javier Manjarres
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March 12, 2018
Sen. Nelson has been anticipating a Scott for Senate campaign by trying to mitigate the campaign fundraising avalanche that will surely follow a senatorial campaign announcement...
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Governor Rick Scott Signs SB 7026

Governor Rick Scott Signs SB 7026

Daniel Molina
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March 9, 2018
Governor Rick Scott had not confirmed whether or not he would be signing SB 7026, which included a measure he did not agree with. However, Governor Scott has signed the bill into law today. And, surrounded by family members of some of the students lost in the Parkland shooting a month ago, he justified why […]
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Florida Sheriff's Association asks for Money

Florida Sheriff's Association asks for Money

Daniel Molina
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March 7, 2018
In a letter sent to Florida Governor Rick Scott, Senate President Joe Negron and House Speaker Richard Corcoran, the Florida Sheriff's Association asked for proper funding to assist school resource officers. In the letter, they addressed that "Since last month’s tragic event at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, sheriffs have been part of the statewide […]
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FL Senate signs off on year-round daylight-saving time

FL Senate signs off on year-round daylight-saving time

Javier Manjarres
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March 7, 2018
The next stop is the desk of Gov. Rick Scott, whose office said he will review the proposal after formally receiving it. If Scott signs the bill, Congress would ultimately be responsible...
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Nelson Brushes Off Trump's Gun Control Meeting

Nelson Brushes Off Trump's Gun Control Meeting

Daniel Molina
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March 2, 2018
Democratic Florida Senator Bill Nelson dismissed his snub at not being invited to a meeting held by Trump with lawmakers on Wednesday in order to find a solution to the growing concern of future shootings like the Parkland tragedy from happening. He said that the move to not invite him was “counter productive that they […]
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Trump Has Exchange with Governor Jay Inslee

Trump Has Exchange with Governor Jay Inslee

Daniel Molina
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February 26, 2018
President Trump has been vocal since the Parkland shootings that left 17 students dead, and he's criticized the FBI's terrible mishandling of not going after the shooter when people close to him had reported him as a risk. In addition, he's also been heavily critical of the Broward Sheriff's Office for neglecting the attack and […]
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Scott calls for cop in every school, new age limit for gun buys

Scott calls for cop in every school, new age limit for gun buys

Javier Manjarres
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February 25, 2018
The proposal, in part, calls for at least one school resource officer to be stationed in every public school in the state.
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Gov Scott orders FDLE to investigate school shooting response

Gov Scott orders FDLE to investigate school shooting response

Javier Manjarres
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February 25, 2018
During a television appearance Sunday, Israel pushed back against Hager’s removal request, which came in a letter to Scott.
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Nelson Fires Back at Governor Scott

Nelson Fires Back at Governor Scott

Daniel Molina
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February 25, 2018
Days after Florida Governor Rick Scott released his proposition to stop further attacks like the Parkland shooting from happening, Florida Democratic Senator Bill Nelson is fighting back against the Governor's claims that Nelson has done nothing when it comes to gun safety. Although the Senator did like some provisions in the Governor's plan of action, […]
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Friday Will See Proposed Gun Changes

Friday Will See Proposed Gun Changes

Daniel Molina
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February 22, 2018
Friday will be the culmination of a week full of protests calling from stricter gun control laws and meetings between shooting survivors and lawmakers. Florida Governor Rick Scott and other Republican lawmakers will be proposing gun law changes in hopes of presenting measures that will prevent future attacks from like last week's Parkland shooting from […]
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Rick Scott Attacked By Giffords Gun Control Group

Rick Scott Attacked By Giffords Gun Control Group

Daniel Molina
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February 20, 2018
Florida Governor Rick Scott is under attack in the latest ad by the Giffords gun control group, which was founded by Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. On January 8th, 2011, Giffords was shot in the head during an assassination attempt. In addition, 13 people were injured and another 6 people were killed. After the shooting last […]
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Scott calls meetings on school safety, mental health

Scott calls meetings on school safety, mental health

Javier Manjarres
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February 19, 2018
The meetings will not be open to the public but will be livestreamed by The Florida Channel. The meeting at the Department of Education will include discussion of school safety
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Gov Scott demands FBI director quit, Rubio calls for congressional investigation

Gov Scott demands FBI director quit, Rubio calls for congressional investigation

Javier Manjarres
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February 16, 2018
“It is inexcusable that the FBI failed to follow protocols and inform the Miami Field Office that people close to the Parkland, FL shooter
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Trump to fast-track Gov Scott's request to fix ailing Lake Okeechobee dike

Trump to fast-track Gov Scott's request to fix ailing Lake Okeechobee dike

Javier Manjarres
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February 16, 2018
Florida’s economy has been up, way up, since Scott first took office 2011, and his influence and loyalty to President Trump is politically paying big dividends for Florida, and for his potential senatorial campaign.
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Pam Bondi says state will pay for funerals of school shooting victims

Pam Bondi says state will pay for funerals of school shooting victims

Javier Manjarres
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February 14, 2018
A mass shooting at one of Florida’s schools is a day you pray will never come. Jeanette and I are devastated and saddened by today’s inexplicable tragedy at Broward County’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
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Sessions to discuss opioid epidemic in Tampa

Sessions to discuss opioid epidemic in Tampa

Javier Manjarres
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February 5, 2018
The visit comes as Florida lawmakers and Gov. Rick Scott also consider steps to try to reduce opioid addiction and overdoses
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