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Capital Report: 11-22-2019

Category: Government & Organizations
Duration: 00:28:58
Publish Date: 2019-11-22 17:10:53
Description: Sunshine State lawmakers are looking into a revamp of the state’s mandatory minimum sentencing requirements for low-level drug users. Some say the move could save the state money and cut down on recidivism. Others argue the current system works as a deterrent and helps to keep crime at bay. Regan McCarthy has more…. Ahead of the 2020 election, a federal judge in Florida ruled against a 70-year-old law placing the party controlling the governor’s mansion first on ballots. Ryan Dailey spoke with a professor of constitutional law who breaks down the ruling. Activists want Florida to be the 16 th state to ban conversion therapy. The practice is known for trying to change someone from gay to straight. Awareness of LGBTQ issues is on the rise, however, the community is still not widely accepted. Robbie Gaffney reports in Florida—the clash is apparent. Hate crimes have been a growing concern in recent years. The FBI’s most recent data, for 2018, shows a small dip in Florida – but it follows
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