By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA State Rep. Matt Gaetz had to cancel his half of a father-son appearance Wednesday due to a case of whooping cough apparently contracted from…
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Governor signs law with stricter penalties for crooked politicians
Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill sponsored by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton Beach) that requires judges to order restitution and 250 hours of community service for public officers caught taking bribes…
Matt Gaetz says dad has a lot more to give
What does State Rep. Matt Gaetz think about his father, State Sen. Don Gaetz, running for U.S. Senate or Congress? “Here’s what I know about my dad, Sen. Gaetz.†said Rep. Gaetz…
Special Session begins today, health care opens spurring
How the state provides health care coverage for its low income families could be decided over the next 20 days as the Florida Legislature hammers out a budget for FY 2016. Governor…
Matt Gaetz tweet gets him in trouble
GAETZ APOLOGIZES FOR CONTROVERSIAL TWEET State Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fort Walton Beach, apologized Friday for a Twitter post that drew criticism about possible racial overtones. The controversy started Thursday when Gaetz tweeted…
Florida almost got medical marijuana from the House
HOUSE TO BACK EXPERIMENTAL DRUG BILL The House appears poised to approve a bill that could help clear the way for terminally ill patients to use experimental drugs — but the measure…
PS podcast: Matt Gaetz on tax cuts and Charlotte’s Web
On Pensacola Speaks, Rep. Matt Gaetz, chairman of the House Finance & Tax Committee, talks about the huge tax cuts his committee passed. He also gives us his viewpoints on the hold-ups…
PS Today: Tax cuts, murder mysteries and cyber help
On Pensacola Speaks this afternoon, I will have Rep. Matt Gaetz, chairman of the House Finance & Tax Committee, on the $690-million tax package that his committee approved yesterday. We will also…
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…
Latest draft of Charlotte’ Web rules fleshes out requirements for growers
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A panel comprised of the director of the state Office of Compassionate Use, an accountant and a member of the Drug Policy Advisory Council…
More delays for Charlotte’s Web
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Lawmakers will have to sign off on a new rule to kick-start the state’s nascent medical marijuana industry, meaning another likely delay in the…
Gaetz touts FY 2014-15 state budget
Today, Governor Rick Scott signed the state’s FY 2014-2015 budget which makes substantial investments in Bay, Escambia, Holmes, Jackson, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, and Washington Counties in Northwest Florida. Niceville Republican Don…