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House OKs priorities for Steve Crisafulli, Andy Gardiner

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The state House of Representatives knocked out three pieces of priority legislation Thursday, sending two measures — a wide-ranging water policy bill and an education bill expanding scholarships to students with disabilities — to the governor. “I think this just sets the tone,” Senate President Andy Gardiner said after the House adjourned Thursday. “I think you’re going to see us work together quite a bit on all this stuff. This has just been a really good week.” The water bill (SB…

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Associated Industries of Florida marks 30 years of pre-Session partying

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With the 2016 Legislative Session kicking off on Tuesday, tradition dictates that those in the know will be at the Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) pre-session welcome back reception for legislators, lobbyists and sundry politicos. This year marks the 30th that the organization – Florida’s premier business lobby – has hosted the event, according to spokeswoman Sarah Bascom. “We have invited all lawmakers, the governor and Cabinet, business leaders and AIF members, and we expect between 2,000 and 3,000 guests,” she said. On Friday, AIF…

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