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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House Judiciary Committee cuts off Rep. Gaetz's microphone

House Judiciary Committee cuts off Rep. Gaetz's microphone

Javier Manjarres
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May 2, 2019
Gaetz, who was visibly upset after the committee cut-off his microphone in mid-sentence, told The Floridian that "America may never know" what he wanted to ask or comment about.
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FL Senate cool to tax changes for hospitals, charter schools

FL Senate cool to tax changes for hospitals, charter schools

News Service of Florida
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May 2, 2019
The Florida Senate could eliminate controversial proposals about charter schools and hospitals from a tax package that was approved last week by the House.
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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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House, Senate grapple with 'sanctuary city' differences

House, Senate grapple with 'sanctuary city' differences

News Service of Florida
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May 1, 2019
The House early Wednesday substituted its proposed sanctuary-city ban for a Senate version of the bill. Before the House decision,  Sen. Travis Hutson, R-St. Augustine, said such a move could potentially send the “whole thing up in flames.”
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FL Senate passes 21 and over smoking age bill

FL Senate passes 21 and over smoking age bill

News Service of Florida
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May 1, 2019
With almost no debate, the Florida Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a measure that would raise the minimum age to buy tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21. The Senate proposal (SB 1618) also includes a provision that would ban local governments from passing ordinances dealing with the minimum age.
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THE FLORIDIAN – Florida's morning political read – 4.30.2019 –

THE FLORIDIAN – Florida's morning political read – 4.30.2019 – "Proud Capitalist" Defends 'New' Socialism - Hating The NRA - DeSantis' Water Fight

Javier Manjarres
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April 30, 2019
Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to "filter" out the toxic algae blooms that have devastated Lake Okeechobee communities. Now the popular gov is beefing up his clean water spec ops task force by appointing five new researchers to help clean up Florida's waterways. READ MORE
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DeSantis bolsters his Blue-Green Algae task force

DeSantis bolsters his Blue-Green Algae task force

Javier Manjarres
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April 29, 2019
Now DeSantis is taking the clean water efforts further by appointing five leading scientists and researchers to the newly-minted Blue-Green Algae task force, which was setup to help eradicate the algae blooms that have devastated water communities in south Florida.
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Court argument set in medical marijuana battle

Court argument set in medical marijuana battle

News Service of Florida
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April 29, 2019
A Tallahassee-based appeals court will hear arguments June 11 in a battle about whether lawmakers and the Florida Department of Health violated a 2016 constitutional amendment that broadly legalized medical marijuana. The 1st District Court of Appeal issued an order Monday scheduling the oral arguments.
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New York Times fails to apologize for anti-Semitic cartoon

New York Times fails to apologize for anti-Semitic cartoon

Javier Manjarres
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April 29, 2019
The New York Times didn’t apologize for its “lack of judgement” for publishing an anti-Semitic caricature of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump, but did call the image and its complimenting tropes “offensive.”
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"Proud Capitolist" Murphy defends Ocasio-Cortez's "socialism"

Javier Manjarres
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April 29, 2019
term espoused by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) is different from the socialism endured by Cuban and Venezuelan exiles.
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Canadian drug imports could get go-ahead

Canadian drug imports could get go-ahead

News Service of Florida
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April 28, 2019
The bill would authorize three programs --- the Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program in the state Agency for Health Care Administration; the International Prescription Drug Importation Program in the Department of Business and Professional
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Underground power line bill cruises in Senate

Underground power line bill cruises in Senate

News Service of Florida
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April 28, 2019
The Florida Senate on Friday overwhelmingly passed a measure that could lead to more underground power lines, as backers point to massive outages in recent years after hurricanes hit the state. The bill, approved 37-2, would create a new process for utilities to pass along costs to customers for storm-protection projects such as installing underground power lines.
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Rep. Mast says charter schools are innovating education

Rep. Mast says charter schools are innovating education

Javier Manjarres
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April 27, 2019
Mast explained that he “loves” school choice because “it’s not government one size fits all. It’s innovation in education.”
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Trump questions Biden's age, says he'll beat him

Trump questions Biden's age, says he'll beat him "easily"

Javier Manjarres
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April 26, 2019
Shortly after Biden announced, Trump welcomed “Sleepy Joe” into the race by taking a swipe at his intelligence.
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Charter Schools Funding Gains Momentum

Charter Schools Funding Gains Momentum

Daniel Molina
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April 26, 2019
“Whether you’re a charter school teacher or a traditional public school teacher, you’re doing the same thing.”
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'Sanctuary City' ban ready for FL senate vote

'Sanctuary City' ban ready for FL senate vote

News Service of Florida
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April 26, 2019
The Senate on Thursday prepared a controversial sanctuary-city measure for passage after making changes that included giving the governor authority to remove any official who fails to comply with federal immigration law.
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House passes controversial felon's rights bill

House passes controversial felon's rights bill

News Service of Florida
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April 25, 2019
In one of the most-divisive issues of the 2019 legislative session, the House on Wednesday approved a plan for carrying out a constitutional amendment designed to restore the voting rights of felons who have fulfilled the terms of their sentences.
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