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November 1, 2019 - 6:00am
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As a long-time advocate for the protection of children, especially those who suffer from severe, life-threatening allergies, my organization, the American Lung Association, is very pleased the Florida Legislature passed, and Gov. Rick Scott signed, a bill that can provide life-saving measures for these kids.
One of the many sad signs of our times is the way current immigration issues are discussed.
In the course of his rambling monologue on national security policy delivered at the National Defense University, President Obama gave only glancing attention to the most significant military undertaking of his term in office -- the Afghanistan war.
As America grew in the 1800s from a republic of a few millions, whose frontier stopped at the Mississippi, into a world power, there were constant collisions with the world's greatest empire.
Detroit, once one of the nation's most vibrant cities, faces imminent bankruptcy.
WASHINGTON -- News that women increasingly are the leading or sole breadwinner in the American family has resurrected the perennial question: Why do we need men?
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Gov. Rick Scott and Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera joined Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam and Attorney General Pam Bondi Wednesday to honor three new inductees to the Florida Women's Hall of Fame.
The inductees were chosen from a list of 10 nominees selected by the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. According to a press release, the inductees were chosen in part because they "have made significant contributions to the improvement of life for women and all citizens of Florida."
By Kevin Derby
The James Madison Institute (JMI) released a report on Thursday regarding Medicaid expansion in Florida.
By Kevin Derby
Gov. Rick Scott announced flags would be at half-staff across Florida on Thursday after the passing of former Gov. Reubin Askew. Flags will be at half-staff until sunset on the day Askew is buried.
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On Wednesday, Gov. Rick Scott announced he'd be onboard with offering in-state tuition for children of undocumented immigrants, but the Florida Democratic Party isn't sure his efforts are sincere.
For three years, Rick Scott hasnt been treating young, undocumented immigrants like people -- now, hes treating them like political pawns,saidFlorida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant.
By Kevin Derby
Floridas leaders are weighing in on the passing of former Gov. Reubin Askew.
Reubin Askew was a giant of Florida history, whose unparalleled accomplishments for the people of Florida set the example all Floridians elected to public office strive to meet, said Allison Tant, the chairwoman of the Florida Democratic Party, on Thursday. We will miss his wisdom, his friendship, and his leadership in difficult times.
By Kevin Derby
U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw, R-Fla., looked to clamp down on executive power this week, backing the Enforce the Law Act proposed by U.S. Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., on Wednesday and planning to support the Faithful Execution of the Law Act proposed by U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla. Crenshaw is co-sponsoring DeSantis bill.
Crenshaw weighed in Wednesday night on why he was backing the two proposals.
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Former Florida Gov. Reubin Askew died in Tallahassee on Thursday after suffering aspirational pneumonia and a stroke. He was 85.
Askew served as Florida's 37th governor from 1971-1979. The former state senator from Pensacola was best known for his promotion of fairer taxes as well as opposing racial segregation. He was the first governor in the state's history to be elected to consecutive terms.
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The Florida House of Representatives approved a set of bills on Wednesday to give violent sexual offenders longer sentences.
Three Senate billswhich passed on the first day of the legislative sessionwere included in the four approved Wednesday.
"This will make Florida the safest state in America to raise a family," said Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Shalimar. "And the worst state for violent sexual predators."
By Nancy Smith
Former Florida Gov. Reubin Askew, the states 37th governor, is in very grave condition at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, where he was admitted Saturday.
According to Ron Sachs, a former aide to Askew, over the past three months the governor has suffered from aspiration pneumonia, hip surgery and, most recently, a stroke.
By Kevin Derby
The race to replace former U.S. Rep. Trey Radel, R-Fla., is heating up in Southwest Florida as Republican primary candidates start to exchange fire. After Radel resigned at the end of January, three major Republican candidates started battling to replace him. Whoever wins the April 22 primary will have a clear advantage over Democrat April Freeman and Libertarian Rey Netherwood in the June 24 general election.
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