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Drew WilsonMarch 8, 2018

Lawmakers got praise from the Florida Health Care Association Thursday for upping funds to nursing homes in the 2018-19 state budget. “FHCA applauds the Legislature for making the quality care of our frailest elders a priority. We want to especially thank Senate President Joe Negron, who has long been a champion for nursing home residents. […]

Drew WilsonMarch 8, 2018

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Florida Poly announced Thursday that it had pulled in its first National Science Foundation grant for a project proposed by a pair of computer science professors. Florida Poly, also known as Florida Polytechnic University, became an independent institution in 2012. Before its independence, it served as the Lakeland campus of the University of South Florida. […]

Drew WilsonMarch 7, 2018

A last-minute attempt to strip out a narrow requirement for the continuing education course required by the bill combatting the opioid epidemic failed in the Senate Wednesday. Both HB 21 and the Senate opioid bill, SB 8, would require all physicians who prescribe controlled substances to take a two-hour continuing education course every two years […]

Drew WilsonMarch 7, 2018

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority said Wednesday its looking for volunteers to help test out the beta version of a new mobile ticketing app and smartcard system slated to roll out later this year. PSTA said use of the app, Flamingo Fares, and smartcards will cross county lines, with the transportation systems in Hernando, Hillsborough, […]

Drew WilsonMarch 7, 2018

Democrat Jennifer Webb announced Wednesday that a handful of local elected officials had endorsed her campaign for House District 69. St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman headlined the block endorsement, which also included Pinellas County Commissioner Pat Gerard, and St. Petersburg City Councilmembers Charlie Gerdes and Brandi Gabbard. “Jennifer has fought for our community and knows […]

Drew WilsonMarch 7, 2018

Tallahassee City Commission candidate Jeremy Matlow put out his first ad of the cycle Wednesday, focusing on the living conditions of the city’s southside. The ad, titled “Trying Times,” follows the story of Dominque Roberts who describes growing up in the area and at times going without food, power or water. “My mom, she would […]

Drew WilsonMarch 7, 2018

Florida electric lineworkers are heading to Kissimmee this weekend to compete in the Florida Lineman Competition, where their mettle will be tested in tasks based on real-world scenarios. The event, put on by the Florida Municipal Electric Association, will be hosted by the Kissimmee Utility Authority at Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spur Lane. The […]

Drew WilsonMarch 7, 2018

The Senate appears to be lining up behind the sole-source continuing education requirements in the opioid bill passed by the House last week, according to a newly-filed amendment. HB 21 contains a number of provisions aimed at putting a dent in the opioid epidemic, including limits on prescriptions and new reporting requirements to prevent doctor […]

Drew WilsonMarch 6, 2018

Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday appointed Anthony Bonna to the St. Lucie County Commissionseat vacated by former Commissioner Tod Mowery in January. Mowery resigned the seat on the first of the year over allegations he had an affair with a firefighter’s wife. Bonna, a 30-year-old Georgetown University alumnus, was appointed to the District 2 seat […]

Drew WilsonMarch 6, 2018

Former University of Miami President Donna Shalala made her CD 27 run official Tuesday and the GOP seems about as excited as her Democratic opponents according to an email sent out by the Republican National Committee. “Donna Shalala represents everything Floridians dislike about the Clinton’s – elitist, disconnected, and delusional about the working class and […]

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FHCA lauds lawmakers for nursing home budget increase

Florida Poly gets first National Science Foundation grant

Senate rejects changes to course requirement in opioid bill

Local transit agencies seeks testers for mobile app, smartcard system

Jennifer Webb adds endorsements for HD 69 campaign

Jeremy Matlow releases first ad for Tallahassee Commission bid

18th annual Florida Lineman Competition kicks off Friday

Senate keeps national accreditation requirement from House opioid bill

Anthony Bonna appointed to St. Lucie County Commission

Email insights: Donna Shalala ‘elitist, disconnected, and delusional’