Tag: Rob Bradley
Florida Senate grapples with medical marijuana bill
By JIM SAUNDERS AND DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA After a tense debate, a Senate committee Monday backed a bill that calls for…
Weekly State Capital Roundup: Hoping for a happy ending
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Budgets have been approved. Committee meetings are dropping off. And the major differences between the House and…
Matt Gaetz proposes bill to allow pot for terminally ill
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Two key lawmakers have proposed allowing terminally ill patients to obtain medical marijuana to help grapple with…
Senate bill for Charlotte’s Web distribution still alive
Yesterday State Sen. Rob Bradley offered an amendment to SB 7066 that revived the fight to establish a law for the distribution for low THC…
Senators frustrated over rules challenges push Charlotte’s Web fix
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Citing frustration with delays in getting non-euphoric cannabis to patients, a Florida Senate panel Thursday pushed forward…
Florida Senate may consider Charlotte’s Web regs
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Frustrated by delays, legislators are ready to create a regulatory framework for the state’s medical-marijuana industry and…
Robinson seeks resolution on DJJ costs
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice owes Escambia County $6.6 million because it overcharged the county for juvenile detention costs. As FAC president, Escambia County…
Life in the Florida Senate Thunderdome
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Pension reform. Gambling. Pot. Alcohol wars. Many of this legislative session’s thorniest issues — and more —…
Hazy outlook for medical pot legislation
By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Proposals by two Republican lawmakers to legalize medical marijuana have a slim chance of passing this legislative…
Juvenile Justice, Foster Care Issues Gain In 2014 Session
by Margie Menzel The News Service Of Florida The 2014 legislative session saw major gains for juvenile justice issues in Florida while also seeking to…
