Tag Archives: Florida Legislature

Doing What We Must: Surviving If You Can’t Pay for Drugs | Serendipity

I’ve been legally eligible for Florida medical marijuana since January of 2014. Now that it’s finally becoming accessible, it’s unaffordable – @$250 just to officially determine eligibility. The products likely have predatory price tags, too; there’s no sense in my … Continue reading

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Gary Bennett is in peril because @FL_Corrections disrespects its workers

What’s Ahead Legislatively For Florida’s Prison, Juvenile Justice Systems? By Sascha Cordner “If you’re a correctional officer that makes more than the new base, you don’t get a raise this year—unless you qualify for the Governor’s performance bonus plan. But, … Continue reading

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3rd request, .@Pitbull: your copy of #LoveFL contract, please [updated]

[Update 12/14/16: It appears Pitbull feels no need to answer to Florida legislators, either; not even top dawgs.] FL House Speaker Richard Corcoran files suit against Pitbull, who insists his Visit Florida deal is protected by trade secrets law — … Continue reading

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FL state Republican legislators big on double standards. Really big.

  Florida Republican Arrested For DUI After Leaving Taco Bell At 2 A.M. (UPDATED) “We need to be as elected officials held to a higher standard,” said Florida state Rep. Dane Eagle (R-Cape Coral) last month after sponsoring a bill … Continue reading

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FL Senate Democractic Leader Chris Smith summarizes 2014 legislative session.

STATEMENT BY SENATE DEMOCRATIC LEADER CHRIS SMITH ON 2014 LEGISLATIVE SESSION TALLAHASSEE – Senate Democratic Leader Chris Smith (D-Ft. Lauderdale) released the following statement on the conclusion of the 2014 legislative session: “One major issue dominated the agenda of the … Continue reading

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When Floridians see Rick Scott’s anti-ACA TV ads, they should remember Charlene Dill.

A Casualty Of Rick Scott, The Florida Legislature, And The Party Of “No” … take a few moments and read the touching un-edited story of Charlene Dill, as told by her best friend, Kathleen Voss Woolrich. You see, Charlene can’t … Continue reading

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