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Nikki Fried’s new $700,000 luxury home appears to violate… October 10, 2019 
Ted Yoho: Rumors of my retirement from Congress are premature November 1, 2019 
Broward recount shenanigans: 46,000 Democrat votes… November 8, 2018 
President Trump takes a break from his European visit to endorse… July 13, 2018 
Gov. Scott signs school safety bill into law, NRA files lawsuit… March 9, 2018
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DeSantis budget doesn’t count on gambling money
A $91.4 billion budget proposal released Monday by Gov. Ron DeSantis does not include money from the Seminole Tribe of Florida, though DeSantis appeared to hold out the possibility of reaching a gambling deal with the tribe. DeSantis and the Legislature this spring...
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Emmett Reed: State Lawmakers Must Boost Long-Term Care to Address the Approaching Silver Wave
For four decades, policymakers have wrestled with how to address the health care needs of Florida’s growing elderly population. For years, the concern was that eventually the Baby Boom generation would reach retirement age and our state would have a difficult time...
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Tax Holidays start rolling in the Florida Senate
Tax breaks on hurricane and back-to-school supplies, expected to be in the mix for any tax package lawmakers cook up during the 2020 legislative session, drew initial support Tuesday in the Florida Senate. The Commerce and Tourism Committee unanimously backed separate...
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Ted Yoho: Rumors of my retirement from Congress are premature
In response to a story published by The Capitolist's Sarah Rumpf yesterday, Republican Congressman Ted Yoho told The Capitolist on Thursday that, contrary to the previously published report, he's not yet made any decision on his future plans. Rumpf's story was based...
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A Treat, No Trick: Congressman Yoho Seems to Be Honoring Campaign Term Limit Promise
Looks like we have a little Halloween treat for Florida voters -- an elected official actually keeping a campaign promise he made before he got elected. When Congressman Ted Yoho (R-FL) first ran in 2012, he drew attention with an ad that portrayed "career...
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Governor DeSantis says John Morgan-backed minimum wage proposal will cause upheaval in restaurant industry
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday questioned a proposal to increase Florida’s minimum wage through the constitutional amendment process, warning about effects on the restaurant industry. DeSantis focused on the minimum wage proposal as he railed against policy-oriented...
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Emmett Reed: State Lawmakers Must Boost Long-Term Care to Address the Approaching Silver Wave
For four decades, policymakers have wrestled with how to address the health care needs of Florida’s growing elderly population. For years, the concern was that eventually the Baby Boom generation would reach retirement age and our state would have a difficult time...
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Florida: Where Every Teacher is Above Average
A new national report just came out and Florida, you should really give yourself a firm handshake and a pat on the back. No, not because you scored “green” across the board, suggesting you’ve held to high standards for teacher evaluations. You deserve praise for an...
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Florida’s Education Prospects Look Sunny In Latest Report
Last week, I took my car into the dealership for a minor repair and started working from the waiting room. A young salesman came in, presumably on his break, and started chatting me up. He couldn’t have been older than 25. When I told him I worked in education policy...
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