Tag: david simmons
While Doing Well in Central Florida Congressional Races, Democrats Come Up Short in Seminole...
Democrats were chomping at the bit to go to the polls in the northern suburbs of Orlando, and they cut the voter registration deficit down to almost nothing. While the Democrats put forth a massive effort, they came up short in several races.
American Cancer Society Pushes Legislature to Back Bill Raise the Age to Buy Tobacco...
With a prominent state senator pushing to raise the age to buy tobacco to 21 in Florida, the American Cancer Society (ACS) and other advocates are going all out to support his proposal.
David Simmons Wants to Raise the Age to Buy Tobacco in Florida to 21
Last week, Florida Senate President Pro Tempore Sen. David Simmons, R-Longwood, filed the bill as “part of a comprehensive strategy to prevent tobacco addiction.” The bill “would raise the age of sale for all tobacco products to 21 with strong retailer licensing, clear definitions of tobacco products and clear protocol to enable active enforcement.”
Republican Jason Brodeur Running at Full Sprint for the Florida Senate in 2020
State Rep. Jason Brodeur, R-Oviedo, is already going all out for the Florida Senate in 2020 as he looks to replace term-limited Sen. David Simmons, R-Longwood.
Florida Drivers Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Being Proposed Again
The topic of illegal immigrants obtaining Florida driving permits is an issue usually proposed by Democrats--but not this time as a Republican in the Legislature is championing the issue.
