March 2017 - Page 8 of 105 - Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

A.G. GancarskiMarch 29, 2017

The biggest political setback for the Donald Trump administration, thus far: the failure to get the American Health Care Act even to the House floor. The administration’s attempts to message its health care reform legislation were short-lived. However, one of the key theaters in that effort was Jacksonville, where VP Mike Pence, Gov. Rick Scott, and Mayor Lenny Curry messaged on […]

Drew WilsonMarch 29, 2017

Out-of-pocket spending on prescription drugs has more than doubled over the past 10 years, and insurers are not passing drug savings on to customers according to an analysis from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. In the past, most insured patients paid a fixed copay when picking up their prescriptions, but insurance plans have […]

Michael MolineMarch 29, 2017

A proposed constitutional amendment to impose term limits on justices of the Florida Supreme Court and state appellate judges squeaked through the Florida House Wednesday after a majority defeated a series of unfriendly — even sarcastic — amendments. HJR 1, by Eustis Republican Jennifer Sullivan, won 73 “Yes” votes — one more than the three-fifths support […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 29, 2017

For the second time in a fortnight, Gov. Rick Scott came to Jacksonville on Wednesday to outline the importance of Enterprise Florida. This time, he discussed the Florida Defense Alliance, which has helped bring in grants within the last year to Clay County for academic enrichment and land buffering near Camp Blanding, and Duval via Defense […]

Scott PowersMarch 29, 2017

SpaceX is set to launch a recycled Falcon 9 rocket Thursday afternoon, marking the first time a rocket used once to put a spacecraft into orbit has been landed, refurbished and put on the launch pad to be used again. SpaceX’s first customer for such a rocket, the Luxembourg-based SES satellite company, prefers the term […]

A.G. GancarskiMarch 29, 2017

The future of CRAs, or Community Redevelopment Agencies, is in flux on the state level, with CS/HB 13 and SB 1770 both proposing substantial alterations to the process. Meanwhile, on the local level, a robust debate has occurred related to whether or not the JIA CRA should be phased out. District 7 Councilman Reggie Gaffney, as reported in […]

Les NeuhausMarch 29, 2017

A leading global human rights organization is honoring Bay Pines VA Healthcare System as a “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality” among nearly 600 hospitals participating in a national survey. A representative for the facility, officially known as the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center, announced the award Wednesday. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of […]

Drew WilsonMarch 29, 2017

The Florida Health Care Association said the removing skilled nursing centers from managed care would save taxpayers $68 million a year, a far cry from the $200 million cost claimed by the Agency for Health Care Administration. The carve-out is contained in SB 682, a bill by Republican Sen. Kelli Stargel FHCA Director of Reimbursement […]

Florence SnyderMarch 29, 2017

As the dust settles on last week’s Trumpcare debacle, President Donald Trump is reaching out to Sen. Chuck Schumer and others who think that America should join the rest of the civilized world in making basic health care a fundamental right. That makes this an excellent time to remind Trump’s good friend, Florida Gov. Rick […]

Mitch PerryMarch 29, 2017

A bill to make Secretary of State an elected, Cabinet-level post advanced Wednesday through the Senate Rules Committee. Legislation by Fernandina Beach Republican Aaron Bean (SB 882) rolled through the committee with neither debate nor discussion. Historically, the Secretary of State in Florida was elected by the public, but that changed in 1998 when constitutional changes […]

Month: March 2017
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Despite AHCA punt, Rick Scott and Lenny Curry want to ‘repeal and replace’ Obamacare

Report: Insured patients pay for drugs based on list price, not discounted rate

Term limits for Supreme Court, appeals judges clear the House, if barely

Rick Scott, Lenny Curry talk economic incentives in Jacksonville

SpaceX used – er, ‘flight-tested’ – rocket set to launch

Jacksonville councilors fight proposed JIA CRA sunset

Bay Pines VA Center recognized for work with LGBTQ community

FHCA says skilled nursing center carve-out would save taxpayers millions

Palm Beach County Commissioner has great advice for Rick Scott — Part 2

Senate continues to roll bill making secretary of state an elected position