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The Day That Was In Florida Politics – March 2

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Marijuana, gambling and a big party were on the state Capitol agenda Monday, indicating that prohibitionists may find it difficult to be heard during the 2015 Florida legislative session. Session begins Tuesday morning at 9:30 when the Florida House of Representatives convenes but the week began with a hearing on a proposed rule for the marijuana bill lawmakers approved last year. The Office of Compassionate Use Director Patricia Nelson fielded questions and listened to comments for about eight hours on…

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No Casinos comes out decisively against Dana Young’s gambling bill

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Just minutes after House Majority Leader Dana Young released her much-awaited casino gambling legislation, Orlando-based group No Casinos, Inc. released a set of statements blasting the proposal. “This bill would cause the biggest expansion of gambling in Florida history,” said No Casinos President John Sowinski. “It invites wall-to-wall casino gambling in Florida, and the social costs and crime that go with it.” “It creates so much new gambling that it also launches a vast new government bureaucracy to try to regulate it,” inveighed Sowinski,…

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Dana Young makes opening move on expanded gambling

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House Majority Leader Dana Young made the opening bid Monday on expanding gambling operations in Florida. The Gaming Control Act of 2015 provides for up too two destination resorts in Florida, a constitutional amendment to lift a moratorium on further expansion, decoupling of greyhound racing from other gaming opportunities and the reversion to the state of 12 dormant wagering permits. “This is going to be a very active discussion this session, said Young.  “And I believe there are no right…

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Brewing Liberty Caucus takes first steps toward victory in growler debate

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An old brewers’ adage: “Five ingredients for excellent beer: malt, hops, water, yeast, and friends.” As Tallahassee lurches into the 60-day 2015 legislative session on Tuesday, state Sen. Jack Latvala and state Rep. Dana Young fired another salvo in the developing growler debate. In December, the two Tampa Bay Republicans announced the creation of the Brewing Liberty Caucus, which holds its first official meeting on Monday, March 9, starting 7 p.m. at the Proof Brewing Co., Tallahassee’s first craft brewery.…

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You’re Invited: Grand opening of Dana Young’s headquarters

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You’re Invited: Grand opening of Dana Young’s headquarters

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Florida Medical Association endorses Dana Young in H-57

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Dana Young, who is facing a crowded Republican primary in H-57 to replace retiring state Rep. Faye Culp, R-Tampa, just received a big boost to her campaign– an endorsement from the Florida Medical Association (FMA) PAC, reports Kevin Derby. “As a mother of two, Dana Young will work hard to protect the rights of Florida’s families to access quality health care,” said Dr. Madelyn Butler, who is the PAC president and president-elect of the FMA. “She understands that the doctor-patient relationship cannot…

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