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House Republicans launch barrage of questions to scuttle Senate health plan
Rep. Mia Jones, a Jacksonville Democrat, argued for Senate’s FHIX plan when no Republican would take it up.(Florida House of Representatives photo) House Republicans took turns Thursday questioning the...
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Something new at Florida’s shopping malls? Customers openly carrying guns
A House panel advances an open carry law for concealed weapons holders The more than 1.4 million Floridians who have concealed weapons permits could carry their firearms openly — not covered by a...
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Medical marijuana’s stalled roll-out plants a seed with Florida lawmakers
Facing long delays in rolling out medical marijuana, lawmakers consider a new route With medical marijuana still not available in Florida almost two years after it was approved, lawmakers behind that...
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Medical marijuana’s long delay in Florida gives bud to new ideas
Frustrated by delays, Florida lawmakers float broader medical marijuana proposals Frustrated by delays in Florida introducing a form of medical marijuana, a state senator Monday proposed a more...
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Marijuana use OK’d for terminally ill Floridians under bill
Introduction of a form of medical marijuana in Florida has been plagued by delays A measure that would allow terminally ill Floridians to use marijuana cleared a House panel Tuesday, but includes a...
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Over opposition from sheriffs, open-carry gun bill squeaks through House panel
Open carry squeaks through a House committee Legislation that would allow concealed weapons holders to openly carry guns in Florida narrowly cleared a House committee Wednesday, after changes aimed at...
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House’s $1 billion tax cut plan similar but not Gov. Rick Scott’s; Speaker...
House puts $1 billion tax cut package in play that is similar — but different — from Gov. Rick Scott’s The Florida House unveiled a $1 billion tax-cut package Wednesday — similar in size to what Gov....
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Packing heat: Open carry headed toward House floor amid questions about why...
Open carry clears a House committee More than 1.4 million Floridians with concealed weapons permits could openly carry their guns under legislation that moved forward Thursday in the House, amid...
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Florida House ready to OK guns on campus and open carry
Gun bills poised for final votes in House A measure allowing Florida’s 1.4 million concealed weapons permit holders to carry their guns onto college campuses appears set for a final House vote. Another...
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Back-to-school tax break tops list signed by Scott
Gov. Scott OK’s back-to-school sales tax holiday, other breaks. A back-to-school sales tax holiday and breaks for manufacturers and a host of other industries were included in legislation signed into...
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