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Mitch PerryJuly 27, 2015

The issue of Medicare made its first big entrance in the 2015-2016 presidential campaign last week when Jeb Bush said at a Koch brothers event in New Hampshire that Congress should phase out the program. “We need to make sure we fulfill the commitment to people that have already received the benefits, that are receiving […]

Florence SnyderJune 23, 2015

“We take that very seriously” is quite possibly the biggest of the big lies they tell in Tallahassee. There’s a ribbon and a 5K walk and a proclamation for everything, but precious little cash on the barrel head for families collapsing under the weight of caring for a loved one whose needs exceed the family’s […]

Staff ReportsJune 19, 2015

AARP is asking the state Supreme Court to stop Florida Power & Light Inc. from investing in speculative natural gas production in Oklahoma, and to direct the state Public Service Commission to reconsider its approval for the plan. “For the first time, Florida utility regulators have required our state’s consumers to pay millions, in advance, for an […]

Florence SnyderJune 18, 2015

“We take that very seriously,” is quite possibly the biggest of the big lies they tell in Tallahassee. There’s a ribbon and a 5K walk and a proclamation for everything, but precious little cash on the barrel head for families collapsing under the weight of caring for a loved one whose needs exceed the family’s […]

Bruce RitchieMarch 18, 2015

A Senate committee on Wednesday voted to restore funding for affordable housing, as a way to offset the loss of revenue because of Amendment 1. Approved overwhelmingly by voters in November, Amendment 1 assigns 33% of documentary stamp tax revenue to water and land conservation. SB 586 seeks to redistribute the remaining $1.3 billion in documentary […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 30, 2014

A new AARP poll shows what nearly everyone who lives in Florida has known for some time. There are three basic economic engines in Florida: tourism, agriculture and retirees. Sure, under the umbrella of retirees you can include home building and health care, but if retirees don’t come, the jobs associated with those industries will […]

Guest AuthorJuly 15, 2014

While candidates for Florida governor trade barbs about what they said or did years ago, none of them talks about the crisis in the state that’s staring them in the face. If you don’t already know it, you will before long: There is a caregiving crisis in the U.S. — and especially Florida. Directly or […]

Guest AuthorMay 10, 2014

One of these days I am going to get around to retiring and I have been considering places to live out my golden days. I have looked at AARP’s most desirable places and other lists as well. With the skyrocketing national debt, I have even considered moving to another country. I have been doing my […]

Guest AuthorMarch 17, 2014

We all want our loved ones to get the very best care when they no longer can live on their own and instead need the care that only a nursing home can provide. This year, Florida has the opportunity to pass legislation that helps accomplish just that. The Legislature is considering a bill that would protect resources needed for resident […]

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Kathy Castor latest Democrat to slam Jeb Bush on Medicare comment

Florence Snyder: Postcard from Alzheimer’s

AARP Florida calls to overturn FPL approval for natural gas speculation in Oklahoma

Florence Snyder: Postcard from Alzheimer’s

Senate panel restores affordable housing funds shifted by Amendment 1

Jamie Miller: Florida needs to attract more retirees to help the economy thrive

Stephen Goldstein: Florida is a lousy place to grow old

John Grant: If I retire to Mexico, I want free medical care and, and, and….

Emmett Reed: A responsible remedy to help nursing homes and their residents