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Smells Like Flowers, Sounds Like Protest: Welcome To Session 2016

Sammy Mack
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WLRN
Gov. Rick Scott gives State of the State speech.

On the first day of session, the Florida statehouse smells like a flower shop. Bouquets of lilies and roses and orchids crowd the desks of the representatives and senators.

It’s just one tradition on a day full of first-day-back traditions.

You can hear a dispatch from the Capitol on this day full of pomp:

And here are some highlights from opening ceremonies:

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