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State Representative Alex Andrade discusses his legislative efforts, including a marijuana bill aimed at rational regulation and personal cultivation, and a cash bond bill to ensure bail money is returned if court appearances are met.

He also highlights his collaboration with Senator Don Gaetz on education reform, including allowing city-run charter schools, and enhancing the Institute for Human Machine Cognition's autonomy.

Andrade expresses concerns over Medicaid managed care oversight, emphasizing the need for tighter regulation and transparency in the state's $36 billion program.