DeSantis says migrant influx something

DeSantis says migrant influx something "we don't want"

News Service of Florida
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May 19, 2019
TALLAHASSEE --- A day after local officials said the federal government plans to send about 1,000 migrants a month to two South Florida counties, Gov. Ron DeSantis bemoaned the move, arguing that under his leadership the state has been “very cooperative” with federal immigration authorities.
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Florida's unemployment rate dips to 3.4 percent

Florida's unemployment rate dips to 3.4 percent

News Service of Florida
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May 19, 2019
Florida’s unemployment rate dropped slightly from March to April, according to numbers released Friday by the state Department of Economic Opportunity. The 3.4 percent April rate, down from 3.5 percent in March, represented 357,000 Floridians out of work from a workforce of 10.3 million. That was a reduction of 3,000 unemployed people compared to March. […]
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FL Reps Slam FBI's Classified Handling of Russian Hacks

FL Reps Slam FBI's Classified Handling of Russian Hacks

Daniel Molina
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May 17, 2019
“It is unacceptable that we cannot inform the voters what happened in 2016."
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Trump Strengthens NASA Budget

Trump Strengthens NASA Budget

Daniel Molina
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May 14, 2019
"The United States and Florida are positioned as global leaders in commercial aerospace.”
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DeSantis vetoes bill on plastic straw bans

DeSantis vetoes bill on plastic straw bans

News Service of Florida
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May 13, 2019
TALLAHASSEE --- In his first veto, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday rejected a bill that would have blocked local governments from banning plastic straws.
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Florida's growing population increases charter school demand

Florida's growing population increases charter school demand

Javier Manjarres
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May 13, 2019
Florida’s economy is booming, and so is its population growth.
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Spkr. Oliva Delivers Health Care Reform that Gov. DeSantis can Support

Spkr. Oliva Delivers Health Care Reform that Gov. DeSantis can Support

Daniel Molina
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May 10, 2019
Healthcare costs have been skyrocketing, Florida’s population keeps growing, and the state’s doctor shortage is only getting worse.
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DeSantis to sign anti-Semitism bill in Israel

DeSantis to sign anti-Semitism bill in Israel

News Service of Florida
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May 9, 2019
Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated Thursday that he plans to sign a bill to combat anti-Semitism while on a trip to Israel this month.
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Charter School fight gets ugly, DeSantis’ education bona fides questioned

Charter School fight gets ugly, DeSantis’ education bona fides questioned

Javier Manjarres
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May 9, 2019
I don’t think he (DeSantis) knows anything about education. These are kind of standard education reform in Florida position, I don't think he knows anything about them.”- Billy Townsend
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DeSantis signs bill allowing armed teachers

DeSantis signs bill allowing armed teachers

News Service of Florida
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May 9, 2019
TALLAHASSEE --- Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed legislation that expands the controversial school “guardian” program to allow armed classroom teachers.
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Gun control groups seek 'Guardian' bill Veto

Gun control groups seek 'Guardian' bill Veto

News Service of Florida
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May 8, 2019
About a dozen activists with two gun-control advocacy groups dropped off a stack of papers with 13,000 signatures at Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office Tuesday as they urged him to veto a bill that would allow armed classroom teachers.
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Scott, DeSantis and Gaetz push for cheaper Rx drugs

Scott, DeSantis and Gaetz push for cheaper Rx drugs

Javier Manjarres
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May 8, 2019
Lawmakers like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R), who both met with President Trump to discuss rising healthcare costs, are pushing for the importation of less expensive prescription drugs to help ease the rising healthcare costs on Americans.
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THE FLORIDIAN – Florida’s Daily Political Read – 5.6.2019 – DeSantis Crushing It - Biden Up Big - Rubio Warns Of US Attack Against Iran - Human Trafficking Epidemic

THE FLORIDIAN – Florida’s Daily Political Read – 5.6.2019 – DeSantis Crushing It - Biden Up Big - Rubio Warns Of US Attack Against Iran - Human Trafficking Epidemic

Javier Manjarres
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May 6, 2019
He ran. He won. And now, Gov. Ron DeSantis is conquering Florida politics as we know it. With sky high approval ratings over the way in his first five months in office, DeSantis appears as if he can do no wrong.
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DeSantis scores big for Florida, posts his winnings

DeSantis scores big for Florida, posts his winnings

Javier Manjarres
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May 6, 2019
He ran. He won. And now, Gov. Ron DeSantis is conquering Florida politics as we know it. With sky high approval ratings over the way in his first five months in office, DeSantis appears as if he can do no wrong.
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'Heartbeat' bill fails, 'sanctuary city' bill passes in Florida

'Heartbeat' bill fails, 'sanctuary city' bill passes in Florida

Javier Manjarres
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May 6, 2019
The most notable of the so-called "controversial bills that failed was the fetal 'heartbeat' bill, even as many other Republican-led state legislatures passed similar legislation.
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DeSantis to Sign Book's Childlike sex Doll Bill

DeSantis to Sign Book's Childlike sex Doll Bill

Daniel Molina
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May 2, 2019
“This legislation is an effort to stop the exploitation of children.”
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THE FLORIDIAN – Florida’s Daily Political Read – 5.2.2019 – Gaetz's Mic is Shut Off in Mid-Sentence - Arming Teachers Bill Passes - Crist Ask Barr To Resign

THE FLORIDIAN – Florida’s Daily Political Read – 5.2.2019 – Gaetz's Mic is Shut Off in Mid-Sentence - Arming Teachers Bill Passes - Crist Ask Barr To Resign

Javier Manjarres
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May 2, 2019
The controversial "Guardian" school safety measure proposed by Republicans in the Florida Legislature has just passed the state House of Representatives. The bill that would allow teachers to be armed in the classroom will now makes its way to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk. READ MORE 
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'Sanctuary City' fight goes down to wire

'Sanctuary City' fight goes down to wire

News Service of Florida
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May 2, 2019
For the second time this legislative session, the House on Wednesday sent a strict “sanctuary city” bill to the Senate, where Senate President Bill Galvano has already said he plans to make changes and bounce the issue back to the House.
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