by John Lucas | Feb 12, 2019
House and Senate committees moved closer to legislation that would meet the directive issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis last month calling for the complete repeal of the state ban of smoking medical marijuana by patients, A proposal to repeal the ban was approved by a House...
by John Lucas | Feb 11, 2019
The debate over whether Florida should enact a law banning sanctuary cities in the state will be addressed by state lawmakers again this year. A proposed ban was heard Monday afternoon in the Senate Judiciary Committee. But, despite optimism from the sponsor of the...
by John Lucas | Feb 8, 2019
The subject of gun violence is a controversial issue that often sparks heated debate from those on both sides of the issue. Add in illegal immigration and calls to build a wall along the U.S, border with Mexico and the debate is likely to turn more heated. Such was...
by John Lucas | Feb 7, 2019
A state senator who is leading efforts to repeal Florida’s smoking ban on medical marijuana believes there is a 50-50 chance, at best, that the Legislature will reach an agreement to repeal the ban as Gov. Ron DeSantis called for last month. Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St....
by John Lucas | Feb 6, 2019
Kidneys are known as the body’s filtration system. They remove waste and extra fluid while balancing chemicals that are necessary for proper kidney function. When a person develops chronic kidney disease (CKD) they lose the vital functions the organ performs in the...
