Marc Yacht, Author at Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

Marc YachtFebruary 3, 2014

The debate between proponents and detractors of the Common Core standards is often strident and rarely enlightening. Opponents charge that the standards are part of a federal government plot to control America’s public schools. Proponents say our children have fallen behind students from Europe and Pacific Rim nations and that the tougher standards will help […]

Marc YachtJanuary 27, 2014

Refusing to expand Medicaid and accept the huge amount of federal money that goes with it continues to haunt Gov. Rick Scott and the Republican Legislature. Without the expansion many working Floridians who earn between the poverty line and 138 percent of poverty will go without health insurance. A Jackson Hewitt tax service report estimates […]

Marc YachtJanuary 14, 2014

Upscale people live in Wesley Chapel. On Monday, a moviegoer upset that a man sitting in front of him was texting, shot him dead and wounded his wife. The movie had not started. Another patron, an off duty lawman, held the gunman until his arrest. The gunman is a 71-year-old retired Tampa police captain, according […]

Marc YachtJanuary 1, 2014

Opponents of Obamacare (The Affordable Health Care for America Act, 2010) have relentlessly attacked the legislation, including dozens of attempts to kill the bill or thwart funding. In spite of such efforts, 2.1 million Americans who could not afford coverage in the past have signed up thus far. Opponents of the “New Deal” used […]

Marc YachtDecember 22, 2013

With Thanksgiving turkey leftovers gone, is Christmas ham far behind? There will always be the Good, the Not so Good, and the Downright Undesired associated with the holiday season. Who can deny the Good? All can enjoy the fellowship, gift-giving, family gatherings, Christmas carolers, and parades. Personal woes are put aside and good cheer is […]

Marc YachtDecember 19, 2013

Although the recent slaying of a Zephyrhills High School student was not part of a school rampage, it does bring home Florida’s vulnerability to a school incident. Furthermore, on the eve of the anniversary of the Newtown, Conn., tragedy, an apparently well-known and liked Colorado student brought a shotgun to school and shot one girl critically, […]

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Dr. Marc Yacht: Inflexible education standards do more harm than good

Marc Yacht: State needs expanded Medicaid and money that goes with it

Marc Yacht: Another senseless shooting; we need more gun control

Marc Yacht: Obamacare is alive and recovering

Marc Yacht: The holidays bring back fond memories

Marc Yacht: Florida officials can do better on gun control