Vultures
Weekly Roundup: Counting Down the Days
Hurricane Irma tore through Florida almost a month ago.
Florida Waives Teacher Requirements, Offers In-State Tuition to Puerto Ricans Displaced by Hurricane Maria
Florida is opening its doors to Puerto Rican teachers and students displaced by Hurricane Maria, a Category 4 storm which ravaged the American territory last month.
Black Farmers Group Shut Down Application Process After Lawmakers Passed Medical Marijuana Law
The Florida Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association closed off applications to new members after the state Legislature passed a law to dole out five new medical marijuana growing licenses -- one of which is poised to go to a black farmer, the group said this week.
Paul Ryan Turns to Matt Gaetz for Help on the Debt Ceiling
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., named a freshman congressman from Florida to his new group working on the debt ceiling.
Backroom Briefing: Lee Poised for Statewide Run
Adding to the political drama of the 2018 legislative session, Sen. Tom Lee said he is getting ready to launch his second campaign for a state Cabinet seat.
Peace Prize
Scott Declares State of Emergency in Northern Florida to Prep for Tropical Storm Nate
Gov. Rick Scott declared a State of Emergency through nearly half of Florida as the state braces for the potential impact of Tropical Storm Nate, which is expected to make landfall in the Gulf Coast this weekend.
GOP Starts the Tax Reform Process on Budget Vote in the House
On Thursday, the U.S. House took the first step towards the first major federal tax reform in more than three decades when it passed a $4.1 trillion budget on a near party lines vote.
State Lawmakers File Bill Restricting Gun Access for 'At-Risk' Floridians
Two Democratic lawmakers are filing bills to curb gun violence in the Sunshine State following the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history.










