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Peter SchorschFebruary 1, 2015

Lawmakers will continue to pursue telemedicine this year in a bill submitted last week by Republican Rep. Travis Cummings of Orange Park, through a measure described as “telehealth.” Cummings filed HB 545 just one week after SB 478, a similar bill from Senate Health Policy Chair Aaron Bean, a Fernandina Beach Republican, and Democratic Senate […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 1, 2015

Mike Crews, former secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections, is coming out with allegations Gov. Rick Scott and his administration was more concerned about optics and less worried over allegations his agency involved in the death of a mentally ill inmate from a blistering shower at Dade Correctional Institution. In an interview with the Miami Herald, Crews, a […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 1, 2015

Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, from North Palm Beach, is one of the state leaders who wrote to the parole board on behalf of the daughter of a West Palm Beach politico who is serving up to life in prison for murder. A joint investigation by The Palm Beach Post and WPTV-Channel 5 discovered […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 31, 2015

On Dec. 17, I flew to Cuba to accompany Alan Gross home after five years in a Havana prison. It was a joyous experience, and the catalyst for President Obama’s decision, with the strong support of Pope Francis, to chart a new course of reconciliation between the people of the United States and Cuba. As […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 31, 2015

Just in time for Super Bowl weekend, Lenny Curry’s “Together for a Greater Jacksonville” PAC has put out a television spot attacking Mayor Alvin Brown’s administration for fiscal mismanagement — an ad that has drawn criticism from a local broadcaster for its inclusion of WJXT television newscasters talking about the Brown administration raising fees and taxes. The […]

Ryan RayJanuary 30, 2015

So far, an issue with the City of Tallahassee’s request for proposal process regarding an important city function is no closer to being resolved than when we first reported on it earlier this month. Rumblings continue in the wake of the city’s transfer of its $500 million in retirement funds to the stewardship of Great West […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 30, 2015

Former state Rep. Reggie Fullwood received backing from a few dominant players to raise $11,900 from Jan. 3-23 for the special election in House District 13. Fullwood’s total now stands at $137,980. The Jacksonville Democrat also spent $12,537 in the three-week period with $125,159 in expenditures as of Jan. 23, according to the state Division […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 30, 2015

The always interesting Jacksonville mayoral race took a turn towards the surreal (not for the last time) this week, with the two Republican candidates using their running prowess in their messaging. Just days ago, we took a look at Lenny Curry’s yoking of his messaging to his participation on road races, making the point that […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 29, 2015

OK, let’s game this out… U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio is giving all indications that he will announce sometime in the spring his decision whether he will run for president. Last Friday, Rubio kicked off an election-strategy powwow at Miami Beach’s Delano Hotel by announcing a fundraising team that looked like a presidential campaign-in-waiting, reports Marc Caputo […]

Bruce RitchieJanuary 29, 2015

Some of Florida’s elected leaders are calling for an open and robust debate on spending under the water and land conservation Amendment 1. But apparently not everyone wants to participate. Amendment 1, approved by 75 percent of voters statewide in November, will provide an estimated $757 million for a range of eligible programs in the […]

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U.S. Rep. Cory Mills delivering Starlink systems to Florida Highway Patrol. Image via Mills.

Second 'telehealth' bill filed for 2015 session

Rick Scott ignored prison problems, former DoC chief tells Miami Herald

Jeff Atwater sends letter to NY parole board on behalf of accused killer

Patrick Leahy: Prepare the Cuban people for what lies ahead of them

Lenny Curry PAC ad too hot for WJXT TV-4

Still no answers in Tallahassee retirement RFP controversy

Reggie Fullwood raises nearly $138K for HD 13 Special Election

Will Jacksonville mayoral candidates have a road race soon?

Peter Schorsch: Charlie Crist in 2016?

Bruce Ritchie: Make your case publicly on Amendment 1 spending or don’t criticize others