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Darryl Paulson on the zenith of Donald Trump

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Here are two critical points concerning Donald Trump. First, he is barely a Republican. Second, he is certainly not a conservative. It is obvious that Trump is leading the field of 17 Republican candidates. His support in four recent polls all had Trump in first place, ranging from a low of 21 percent in the Bloomberg poll to 26 percent in both the Fox poll and the Monmouth University poll. That’s the good news for Trump. The bad news is…

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Four Planned Parenthood locations cited for violations in Florida probe

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Three Planned Parenthood locations in Florida, including one in St. Petersburg, have been cited for performing unlicensed procedures and another for not properly storing records on disposing fetal remains. The latter offense is likely to cause the most problems for facilities in the state as Planned Parenthood continues to fight back against allegations the organization had illegally sold fetal tissue and organs after completing abortions. The controversy surfaced after an anti-abortion group released hidden camera footage of Planned Parenthood employees…

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Larry Ahern has his panties in a bunch over gay pride trumping pro-life at City Hall

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Last year, St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman said he would be proudly flying the St. Pete Pride flag above City Hall in all its ostentatious, rainbowed glory. He says he would do so to promote equality, diversity and inclusion. Kriseman’s decision is not sitting well with some people According to state Rep. Larry Ahern, some 20 people have emailed Kriseman asking to also fly a pro-life flag over City Hall. “Mayor Rick Kriesman (sic) refuses to respond to over twenty requests…

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After the legislative battle comes the legal battle

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The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit on Thursday in Leon County Circuit Court to stop Florida’s new 24-hour waiting period on abortions from taking effect. The lawsuit was filed less than 24 hours after Gov. Rick Scott signed the bill into law. “It’s clear that the sole purpose of this law is to make it more difficult for a woman who has decided to have an abortion to get one, and to punish and discriminate against those who…

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56 bills waiting for Rick Scott to sign, veto or become law without signature

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Gov. Rick Scott has a Wednesday deadline to either act on nearly 60 bills or allow them to become law without his signature. The 56 bills awaiting Scott’s signature or veto include a contentious measure that requires a 24-hour waiting period for women seeking abortions and a bill that would allow terminally ill patients to try experimental treatments. Scott must also act on a series of reforms for the Florida Public Service Commission that arose out of frustrations with Duke Energy…

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Today on Context Florida: Follow the money, health care solution, assisted living reform and women’s health

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Today on Context Florida: Darkening prospects that the House and Senate will mend differences over Medicaid expansion lead a casual (and maybe not so casual) observer to ask the obvious question. Why? Peter Schorsch says one possible explanation lies in an old axiom: Follow the money. Floridians send their hard-earned money to Tallahassee and to Washington. State Sen. Garrett Richter says we deserve a return on the money. To close our eyes and cross our fingers is not a solution.  “No”…

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Abortion waiting period bill moves forward in Florida Senate

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A bill requiring a one-day waiting period for abortions is nearing final passage in the Florida Legislature. It advanced to third and final reading in the state Senate Thursday. It passed the House Wednesday. Senate Democrats sought unsuccessfully to alter or obstruct the bill with a series of amendments, including one to require a similar waiting period for a man to get a vasectomy. The bill says legally required informed consent procedures including an ultrasound exam must happen 24 hours…

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