Progressive political organizer Damien Filer weighs in on what to expect this legislative session

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As the 2015 legislative session approaches, lawmakers in Florida will be tackling everything from medical marijuana and beer growlers to civil forefeiture and public education.

But will the conservative legislature take up progressive priorities like Medicaid expansion? Will their conservative ideologies push controversial issues like anti-abortion measures and gun bills?

Progress Florida’s Damien Filer lays out what to expect and what his group is doing to shape the conversation.

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