House Speaker Jose Oliva

Politics / Issues

Oliva: Florida Senate E-Verify Plan Un-American

News Service of Florida

House Speaker José Oliva on Saturday blasted a plan that would give Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration the power to randomly audit private businesses to…
University Beat

University Merger Plan 'Abandoned'

A short-lived, yet high-profile, fight to merge New College of Florida and Florida Polytechnic University into the University of Florida died Friday in…
Health News Florida

Calls To Cap THC In Marijuana Products Opposed By Cannabis Advocates, Sen. Jeff Brandes

Stephanie Colombini

Calls to cap THC levels in Florida's medical marijuana products are drawing outcry from cannabis advocates.Members of the Veterans Cannabis Project joined…
Health News Florida

House Speaker Says Health Care Remains ‘Focus’

House Speaker Jose Oliva said Tuesday that health care continues to be his top priority for the upcoming legislative session after he pushed through a...
Local / State

Lawmakers Pass ‘Sanctuary Cities’ Ban

Legislation that would give Florida one of the strictest laws in the nation against so-called sanctuary cities is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis, giving him…
Health News Florida

House Speaker: Florida Health Care 'Behind The Curve'

Have no doubt: new House Speaker Jose Oliva wants to expand access to health care by expanding the scope of practice for Florida nurses.

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