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Gov. Scott Highlights Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday in Miami

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Governor Rick Scott with First Lady Ann Scott and Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera today visited LR Uniforms in Miami, where he highlighted the back-to-school sales tax holiday that will begin this Friday, August 3rd and go through August 5th.. During this holiday, Floridians will not sales tax on supplies for the upcoming school year, saving families $32.7 million. Since Governor Scott took office, taxes have been cut nearly 100 times, saving Floridians more than $10 billion.

To see a list of back-to-school supplies that are tax free August 3-5, CLICK HERE.

Gregory Releases Newest TV Ad

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The spot touts Gregory’s high-profile endorsements from law enforcement
and the NRA as well as his experience as a veteran and prosecutor.

The Tommy Gregory Campaign today released its newest television spot, “Patriot.” It highlights Gregory’s 20-year career in the United States Air Force and his impressive endorsements from law enforcement and the National Rifle Association. Gregory is running for the District 73 seat in the Florida House of Representatives, currently held by Joe Gruters, who is running for the Florida Senate. [Read more…] about Gregory Releases Newest TV Ad

Nelson files bill to block publication of 3D-printed gun blueprints

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U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) filed legislation today to block the online publication of blueprints that can be used to make fully functioning 3D-printed guns. [Read more…] about Nelson files bill to block publication of 3D-printed gun blueprints

Mast Calls for Federal State of Emergency Declaration for Florida

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Water Tests Positive For Toxins 15x More Toxic Than Safe For Human Contact

After water tested positive for toxins 15 times more toxic than the World Health Organization considers safe for human contact, U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) took to the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to call for a federal emergency declaration for Florida. [Read more…] about Mast Calls for Federal State of Emergency Declaration for Florida

GOP blocks Nelson attempt to extend FEMA housing assistance for displaced storm victims

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Senate Republicans today blocked an attempt by U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) to have the Senate take up and pass legislation he filed to force FEMA to continue providing temporary housing assistance to hundreds of displaced families who are still unable to return to their homes in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. [Read more…] about GOP blocks Nelson attempt to extend FEMA housing assistance for displaced storm victims

Nelson presses HHS secretary for answers on plan to reunite separated children

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HHS says it’s looking at setting up ‘family camps’
where children and parents would be detained together

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) today pressed Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar for specifics on what his agency is doing to reunite more than 2,000 children who were separated from their parents at the border – and why he’s been unable to speak to the one person he was told is responsible for reuniting 70 kids who were separated from their families and now being held in Homestead, Florida. [Read more…] about Nelson presses HHS secretary for answers on plan to reunite separated children

Nelson: ‘Power to end this shameful chapter in our nation’s history lies with the president’

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U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) took to the Senate floor today to call on President Trump to immediately end his administration’s policy of separating children from their parents at the border.

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ICYMI: Commissioner Adam Putnam Sets Record Straight on Concealed Weapon Licenses

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Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today held a media availability to correct widespread misinformation regarding the concealed weapon license program.

EXCERPTS FROM COMMISSIONER ADAM PUTNAM’S REMARKS: [Read more…] about ICYMI: Commissioner Adam Putnam Sets Record Straight on Concealed Weapon Licenses

Stop Home Repair Scams

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Home repair scams, more specifically the assignment of benefits scams, are costing Floridians millions of dollars. Learn more about home repair scams and see how you can help stop them.