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State Roundup: May 8


The state daily newspapers tackle the legislative session that just ended. State Rep. Clay Ford may win the “Invisible Man” award again. We know about Evers’ gun bills, Ingram’s fertilizer law, Broxson’s fights against Gulf Coast Claims Facility and Matt Gaetz’s fights with his district….but what about Clay Ford? He may be a new white shadow.

Miami Herald
: Gives details on the waning, chaotic hours of the session.

Orlando Sentinel picks winners and losers. Winners included Florida Chamber, NRA, Managed Health Care, and Gov. Rick Scott.

Sarasota Herald-Tribune isn’t so sure Scott was a winner and writes about he failed to get the cuts that he promised the voters.

St. Pete Times
says Gov. Scott declares victory at Lincoln Dinner. Attorney General Pam Bondi got the biggest applause at the dinner.

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