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Today on Context Florida: Primaries, Critical Wildlife Areas, assisted suicide and being different

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Today on Context Florida: Florida Republican legislators are waving the white flag, says Bob Sparks. The fight seems to be over. Peace is at hand. After two insurrections against Republican National Committee (RNC) mandates covering presidential primary dates, the Florida House and Senate are poised to make a wise decision to cease hostilities. Florida’s newest Critical Wildlife Area, a tiny bird island in the Indian River Lagoon near Sewall’s Point, has survived erosion, hurricanes and the curiosity of boaters and fishermen.…

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Martin O’Malley appears closer to challenging Hillary Clinton

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With Hillary Clinton‘s email issues dominating national political press coverage, more than a few Democrats are pondering the fact that so far, they don’t have a backup plan if her candidacy goes astray. But that might be changing soon. Today on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley discussed his vision of the future, as well as his attributes that would make him an attractive candidate if he decides to run in 2016. “Most years there’s the inevitable front…

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Class size limits could be eased for school districts

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Class size limits could be eased for Florida’s schools under a bill now moving in the Florida Legislature. A House committee approved the measure on Thursday. A 2002 state constitutional amendment limits classes in core subjects to 18 students in kindergarten through third grade, 22 in fourth through eighth grade and 25 in high school. The state now penalizes districts for every class over those limits. The bill (HB 665) would impose penalties only if a school’s average class size…

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Rick Scott headed to California to dog Jerry Brown’s ‘tax and spend administration’

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Gov. Rick Scott is heading to the West Coast. Scott is planning an April trip as part of his effort to lure businesses from other states. The Republican governor sent a letter Thursday to shipping companies. Scott is urging them to shift their business to Florida after labor disputes in California ports. Scott’s letter says he will be in Los Angeles on April 12 and April 13. His letter also takes shots at what he calls California Gov. Jerry Brown’s “tax and…

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House OKs telehealth bill but controversial reimbursement issue is looming

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A House healthcare panel approved a telehealth bill on Thursday but there were warnings that the measure isn’t “floor ready.” The reason? The bill, HB 545, has no requirement that government or third parties reimburse doctors and healthcare providers for rendering telehealth services. “I’m concerned the bill says nothing about reimbursement and holds no third party (accountable),” House Health Quality Subcommittee member Julio Gonzalez, an orthopedic surgeon said, adding, “I will tell you, I don’t think it’s ready for the Floor.”…

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Brian Hodgers launches bid for HD 52

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Melbourne businessman Brian Hodgers will run for House District 52 next November, according to the Florida Division of Elections. In a statement, Hodgers voiced his commitment to the conservative tenets that are dominant in today’s Florida House. “I am committed to making sure Florida’s economy remains strong, and the best way to do that is to make sure government stays out of the way,” said Hodgers in an announcement. “Eliminating government red tape and cutting wasteful spending are essential to making sure entrepreneurs and employees…

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Carly Fiorina to speak in Tampa, announce statewide event to empower women

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Author, executive and political pundit Carly Fiorina will be in the Bay Area next week to discuss empowering women leaders at a downtown Tampa luncheon. Fiorina, who served as CEO of Hewlett-Packard until 2005, is actively exploring a prospective Republican presidential White House run in 2016. The Women’s Conference of Florida event, sponsored by Laser Spine Institute, is Thursday, March 19, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Hotel Floridian in Tampa. In 2014, Fiorina launched the Unlocking Potential Project, a PAC with a…

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