Corcoran's gubernatorial run imminent, April announcement expected

Corcoran's gubernatorial run imminent, April announcement expected

Javier Manjarres
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March 27, 2018
Corcoran has been pushing his legislative accomplishments and praising Gov Scott and President Trump for theirs, signaling to onlookers that his run for governor was imminent.
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Wasserman Schultz files bill calling for background checks to buy gun ammo

Wasserman Schultz files bill calling for background checks to buy gun ammo

Javier Manjarres
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March 27, 2018
Wasserman Schultz continued, saying that “closing this absurd loophole will not by itself stop the next mass shooting tragedy. But this popular approach must be part of our larger strategy for ending gun violence.”
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Scott gets final batch of bills from session

Scott gets final batch of bills from session

Javier Manjarres
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March 27, 2018
Supporters of the bill argued that the change would allow small businesses to save on the cost of glassware...
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With gun safety on the mind, Obamacare still matters to members of Congress

With gun safety on the mind, Obamacare still matters to members of Congress

Javier Manjarres
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March 26, 2018
The recent Tax Reform law signed into law by President Trump eliminated the hated individual healthcare policy mandate...
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Scott signs off on early start for 2020 session

Scott signs off on early start for 2020 session

Javier Manjarres
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March 26, 2018
Gov. Rick Scott on Friday signed a bill (HB 7045) that will lead to the 2020 session starting...
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Graham calls out Trump and Scott on Opioid epidemic

Graham calls out Trump and Scott on Opioid epidemic

Javier Manjarres
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March 23, 2018
Graham contends that the source of the problem lies with the drug companies, and that neither Trump nor Scott have done anything to address that.
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Rep. Trujillo confirmed as Permanent Representative to OAS

Rep. Trujillo confirmed as Permanent Representative to OAS

Javier Manjarres
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March 23, 2018
Trujillo will have to pack his and his families bags and move to Washington, D.C.
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Twenty-five constitutional proposals move forward

Twenty-five constitutional proposals move forward

Javier Manjarres
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March 22, 2018
Among the proposals still under consideration are an off-shore oil drilling ban (Proposal 91),
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Gov Scott orders 8 troopers to Stoneman Douglas HS, BSO Sheriff Israel welcomes the extra help

Gov Scott orders 8 troopers to Stoneman Douglas HS, BSO Sheriff Israel welcomes the extra help

Javier Manjarres
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March 22, 2018
Things got worse for Israel, as three students were arrested for bringing weapons to the school on the very same day his deputy was caught taking the siesta.
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"Outsider" Jay Fant Receives $100K Donation, Targets Trial Lawyers

Daniel Molina
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March 21, 2018
Fant detailed that "Yesterday, I have an investor in Jacksonville who wrote me a check for $100,000 simply because he likes that I’m not a part of the establishment. And I say what I mean and mean what I say."
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Scott offers help securing Stoneman Douglass HS after deputy is caught sleeping on duty

Scott offers help securing Stoneman Douglass HS after deputy is caught sleeping on duty

Javier Manjarres
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March 21, 2018
As you can imagine, the disbelief that a Sheriff’s deputy would be caught counting sheep while on duty at the same school 17 people were killed just about a month ago, has left some lawmakers all-but speechless.
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Sen. Nelson's St. Patrick's Day Factoid

Sen. Nelson's St. Patrick's Day Factoid

Javier Manjarres
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March 19, 2018
St. Patrick's Day
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Wasserman Schultz directly blames NRA for Stoneman Douglas school shooting (Video)

Wasserman Schultz directly blames NRA for Stoneman Douglas school shooting (Video)

Javier Manjarres
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March 19, 2018
Wasserman Schultz, a seasoned veteran when it comes to protests and hecklers, was ready for the barrage of outbursts she endured, and the disruption she helped stoke with her position against the NRA.
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Shifting money to school officers could be an option

Shifting money to school officers could be an option

Javier Manjarres
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March 19, 2018
Many school superintendents and school boards have said they will not implement the guardian program, which would allow school employees, including some teachers, to bring guns to school if they are specially trained and deputized by sheriffs.
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Manny Diaz Jr's salsa-spiced campaign kick-off event

Manny Diaz Jr's salsa-spiced campaign kick-off event

Javier Manjarres
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March 16, 2018
Manny Diaz
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Death sentence overturned in grad student murder

Death sentence overturned in grad student murder

Javier Manjarres
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March 16, 2018
But the Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the agreement should have prevented Johnson from facing the death penalty. “Second Judicial Circuit state attorneys had authority to enter into an agreement at all times during which they dealt with Johnson --- and could have held the trial within their jurisdiction,” the Supreme Court ruled. “
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Rubio, Scott demand answers after bridge collapse in Miami

Rubio, Scott demand answers after bridge collapse in Miami

Javier Manjarres
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March 16, 2018
According to Rubio, the bridge was built using federal funding  from a $11.4 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant in 2013. Rubio penned a letter to Department of Transporation Elaine Chao regarding the bridge collapse and her agency’s response.
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The benefits of American energy

The benefits of American energy

Javier Manjarres
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March 15, 2018
Here’s what that “golden egg” could look like for a sampling of the states, according to economic projections in four regional studies for the Atlantic, Pacific, Eastern Gulf and Alaska outer ...
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