By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Trying to build momentum amid continued opposition from House leaders, a Senate panel Tuesday approved a plan that would expand health coverage to an…
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Pensacola Speaks podcast: Don Gaetz
Yesterday, I interviewed State Senator Don Gaetz on Pensacola Speaks. We discussed Garcon Point Bridge, guns on campuses, Charlotte’s Web and gambling. Pensacola Speaks airs weekdays from 5-6 p.m. on News Talk…
Gaetz family pushes for greyhound racing reform
When Florida senators start the annual legislative session March 3, one of the first issues they will take up is a bill that would require reports to be filed with the state…
Early Learning seeks attention
By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Providers of Florida’s early-education programs have joined forces with children’s advocates to “speak with one voice” at the state Capitol in an effort to…
Senate Committee passes Gaetz bill to promote adoption of kids in foster care
The Florida Senate Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs, chaired by Senator Eleanor Sobel (D-Hollywood), today passed Senate Bill 320, Adoption and Foster Care by Senator Don Gaetz (R-Niceville). The legislation,…
Gaetz sponsors bill to encourage dentists in needy areas
Finally a Senate bill from Northwest Florida that doesn’t involve guns. Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, has filed a proposal that would create a program to provide financial help to dentists who work…
WSRE: Legislative Review: Dialogue with the Delegation airs on Jan. 29
WSRE-TV’s “Legislative Review: Dialogue with the Delegation” will be air live on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 7-8 p.m. Jeff Weeks will moderate the show on which state legislators will answer constituents’ questions…
The Arc Gateway PALS kicks off its first semester at Pensacola State College
The Arc Gateway in partnership with Pensacola State College has created a unique program to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities attend college. Graduates will exit the program ready to live…
Gaetz viewpoint talks about disagreeing without rancor, a lesson lost in Pensacola
Florida Senate President Don Gaetz wrote a viewpoint for the Tallahassee Democrat in support of John Thrasher being selected as the new Florida State University president (Work with Thrasher). He opened with…
DeeDee Davis named to the Florida Film and Entertainment Council
Tallahassee–Florida Senate President Don Gaetz (R-Niceville) has appointed former State Representative DeeDee Davis to the Florida Film and Entertainment Advisory Council. “The people of our state are very fortunate to have the…
Redistricting session over, not everyone is happy
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The special redistricting session held by the Legislature lasted just five days, but the two-year battle over the boundaries of the state’s 27 congressional…
Backroom Briefing: Looking for Charlie and taking out the cat boxes
Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida By DARA KAM AND BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Politicos often refer to campaign time as the “silly season,” hallmarked by…