Florida House targets medical marijuana office

Florida House targets medical marijuana office

Javier Manjarres
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January 31, 2018
There was no debate when Rep. Jason Brodeur, R-Sanford, tagged the amendment onto the House’s proposed health care spending plan for the 2018-19 fiscal year Wednesday morning.
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DeSantis' secret weapon: His wife Casey

DeSantis' secret weapon: His wife Casey

Javier Manjarres
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January 31, 2018
“Running for the right reasons… Ron is running to do great things, not to be someone.”-Casey DeSantis
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DeSantis' run for governor opens up GOP congressional race

DeSantis' run for governor opens up GOP congressional race

Javier Manjarres
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January 31, 2018
St. John’s County Commissioner Jimmy Johns (not that Jimmy John) has just announced that he will seek the Republican nomination in Florida’s 6th congressional district.
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Democrats and Republicans open up about State of the Union

Democrats and Republicans open up about State of the Union

Javier Manjarres
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January 31, 2018
As expected, Democrats all frowned on the speech, pointing out what he didn’t say and did not give any praise for what he did say.
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Democrat Berman wins senate special election, will now face Republican Tami Donnally

Democrat Berman wins senate special election, will now face Republican Tami Donnally

Javier Manjarres
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January 31, 2018
The stage is now set for a special election showdown between Berman and Palm Beach County GOP Vice Chairwoman Tami Donnally on April 10
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Judge allows smokeable pot case to proceed

Judge allows smokeable pot case to proceed

Javier Manjarres
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January 29, 2018
“The pending complaint contains sufficient allegations to meet the standing and active case or controversy criteria for the court to have jurisdiction
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FDLE opens

FDLE opens "active investigation" of Latvala

Javier Manjarres
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January 29, 2018
The FDLE inquiry was based on Swanson's findings related to a former lobbyist, who was unnamed in the special master’s report
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Marco Rubio fires Chief of Staff for

Marco Rubio fires Chief of Staff for "improper conduct"

Javier Manjarres
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January 28, 2018
Moments ago, Senator Marco Rubio release a statement announcing that he is firing his Chief of Staff
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Republicans praise Trump's position on DACA, Democrats say its a

Republicans praise Trump's position on DACA, Democrats say its a "ransom demand"

Javier Manjarres
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January 26, 2018
President Trump says that DACA will get done, but says that funding for his “Wall” will also have to be addressed, if Democrats wanted to see anything on the DACA front get accomplished.
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Wasserman Schultz says $1000 tax bonus doesn't go

Wasserman Schultz says $1000 tax bonus doesn't go "very far"

Javier Manjarres
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January 26, 2018
"Frankly, if you look at the bonuses, which I haven't heard of a corporate bonus more than $1,000 so far—which by the way is taxed...
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Anti-Maduro regime bill passes Florida House unanimously

Anti-Maduro regime bill passes Florida House unanimously

Javier Manjarres
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January 25, 2018
This is a huge foreign policy feather in Scott’s cap, as the two-term governor gears up for a senatorial run against U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (D).
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Local governments barking up the wrong tree with pet store ordinances

Local governments barking up the wrong tree with pet store ordinances

Javier Manjarres
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January 24, 2018
Here’s the thing – I love dogs (not a big fan of cats, but to each their own) and fully agree that we should punish people who abuse animals to the fullest extent of the law
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The race to be Florida's next governor

The race to be Florida's next governor

Javier Manjarres
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January 24, 2018
But even if DeSantis does have an advantage over Putnam, all bets could be off if Corcoran decides to join the fray.
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Gambling gets another look during Florida's legislative session

Gambling gets another look during Florida's legislative session

Javier Manjarres
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January 24, 2018
But, if lawmakers are unable to broker a deal with the tribe, Galvano said they should contemplate an expansion of gambling that would cover the lost revenues --- about $300 annually --- and address other issues.
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Nursing home generator battle ends

Nursing home generator battle ends

Javier Manjarres
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January 24, 2018
The new proposal would set the ambient temperature at 81 degrees and require facilities to have 30 square feet of cooled space for each resident. A previous version required 50 square feet for each resident.
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Trump taunts

Trump taunts "cryin" Senate Democrats over "humiliating Defeat"

Javier Manjarres
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January 24, 2018
As you can imagine, political posturing on immigration reform by both sides is in full swing. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D) is asking his supporters to urge Republican Senators to pass a bipartisan budget that addresses "Dreamers," as well as other vital issues, including disaster relief and veteran affairs.
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U.S. Embassy move to Jerusalem pushed up ahead of schedule

U.S. Embassy move to Jerusalem pushed up ahead of schedule

Javier Manjarres
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January 22, 2018
While the decision has been made to do so, the official move will not take place until next year,
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Political standstill in Washington over

Political standstill in Washington over "Schumer Shutdown," aka "Trump Shutdown

Javier Manjarres
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January 22, 2018
Democrats are in desperate need of trying damage President Trump’s standing with Americans in hopes that Republicans will lose enough seats in congress to sway power over to them.
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