JUICE — Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 3.11.2021 — Pot Wars Rage In Florida — Dumping Drop Boxes — Murphy, Baxley, Roach, Smith — More..

JUICE — Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 3.11.2021 — Pot Wars Rage In Florida — Dumping Drop Boxes — Murphy, Baxley, Roach, Smith — More..

Javier Manjarres
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March 11, 2021
As the extremist-driven “cancel culture” continues to plague the country, targeting everyone from President Donald Trump to your Abuela (grandma) next door because at one point in her life she may have said an off-color slur or chided someone because of how fat they were.
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Murphy Calls Baxley's SB 90 Banning Drop Boxes

Murphy Calls Baxley's SB 90 Banning Drop Boxes "Shameful"

Daniel Molina
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March 10, 2021
She called the proposal “shameful. And it’s down-right wrong.”
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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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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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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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Trump At Odds with Scott Over Murkowski 'Primary' Race

Trump At Odds with Scott Over Murkowski 'Primary' Race

Daniel Molina
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March 8, 2021
The first order of business for Trump is to unseat Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowksi (R), calling her a “disloyal and very bad Senator.” 
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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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Book Says Senate COVID Liability Bill 'Would Completely Remove Any Responsibility' From Nursing Homes

Book Says Senate COVID Liability Bill 'Would Completely Remove Any Responsibility' From Nursing Homes

Javier Manjarres
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March 5, 2021
Senate Judiciary Chairman Jeff Brandes (R- St. Petersburg) has taken the reigns on the COVID liability debate by sponsoring two bills — SB 72 and SB 74 — in an attempt to fully cover the issue caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Cammack : HR1280  Is 'A Backdoor Attempt To Defund the Police'

Cammack : HR1280 Is 'A Backdoor Attempt To Defund the Police'

Daniel Molina
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March 5, 2021
Florida Rep. Kat Cammack (R), whose husband is a first responder and who spoke against the bill on the House floor, continues to share her thoughts as to why the bill isn’t a “reform bill” but instead a bill that will “defund the police.”
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JUICE — Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 3.5.2021 — Fried Wants FBI To Scope DeSantis — COVID Liability — Gruters, Rubio, Scott, Pizzo, Patronis — More...

JUICE — Florida Politics' Juicy Read — 3.5.2021 — Fried Wants FBI To Scope DeSantis — COVID Liability — Gruters, Rubio, Scott, Pizzo, Patronis — More...

Javier Manjarres
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March 5, 2021
State Senator Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) says that his SB 50 is not a tax increase, but it’s named, “CS/SB 50: Sales and Use Tax,” tells a different story.
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