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Commentary: Sneaking In the Seat Belt Mandate
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A Strange Ending
By Rep. Jim Harrison For as long as anyone can remember, the end of the 2019 legislative session was unique and awkward at best. Late Friday afternoon, the House invited Governor Scott to address the chamber for his customary end of session remarks, after which the House adjourned until January 2020. What made the ending Read More…