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Ken Pruitt Endorses Gayle Harrell for State Senate

May 26, 2018 - 6:00am
Ken Pruitt and Gayle Harrell

Former Senate President Ken Pruitt on Friday announced his endorsement of Gayle Harrell in the election triggered by Sen. Joe Negron’s retirement from the Florida Senate.

Dan Webster Wants Tax Benefits for Doctors, Medical Providers Who Offer Free Services for Medicaid Patients

May 26, 2018 - 6:00am
Dan Webster

This week, U.S. Rep. Dan Webster, R-Fla., showcased his  proposal to encourage doctors and other medical personnel to provide more services for Americans on Medicaid or CHIP. 

Judge Rules Patients Can Smoke Marijuana

May 26, 2018 - 6:00am

A state law banning patients from smoking medical marijuana is unconstitutional, a Tallahassee judge ruled late Friday.

Weekly Roundup: A Food Fight and a Power Play

May 25, 2018 - 7:30pm
Adam Putnam and Ron DeSantis

For a while, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and Congressman Ron DeSantis were in danger of serious elbow injuries in a “who’s the Trumpiest” contest that’s part of their larger battle to capture the Republican nomination to succeed Gov. Rick Scott.

Gus Bilirakis, Ron Kind Team Up Again to Improve Medicare

May 29, 2018 - 6:00am
Gus Bilirakis and Ron Kind

This month, U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., paired up once again with U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, D-Wisc., to unveil a proposal closing gaps in Medicare coverage. 

Pot Rule Could Lead to More Challenges, Delays

May 25, 2018 - 6:00am

Businesses seeking to enter Florida’s pot industry warned state health officials Thursday of numerous flaws in a proposed rule that would expand the number of medical marijuana operators but could lead to further delays in a process that’s already months overdue.

Tropical Weather System Promises Florida a Soggy Holiday Weekend

May 24, 2018 - 5:00pm

Floridians might want to develop a Plan B for outdoor festivities this Memorial Day weekend -- we're looking at a drencher, and maybe worse.

Backroom Briefing: Putting Them on the Board

May 24, 2018 - 12:30pm

Rep. Shevrin Jones, D-West Park, and Rep. Nicholas Duran, D-Miami, didn’t get the special legislative session they wanted to address school funding.

Charlie Crist Tries to Jump Start his Stalled Bill Adding Seat Belts to School Busses

May 24, 2018 - 11:30am

Freshman U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., is doubling down on his call for adding seat belts to school busses even as his bill on the matter has not picked up much traction over the past year. 

Stephanie Murphy, Brian Fitzpatrick Want to Hold Congress More Accountable to the American People

May 24, 2018 - 10:00am
Stephanie Murphy and Brian Fitzpatrick

U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., is teaming up again with U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Penn., this time to offer a bill holding members of Congress more accountable by ending several perks. 

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