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AARPJuly 2, 2016

It’s a promise that’s been kept for generations. You pay into Social Security, you get the benefits you earned. But to keep that promise for future generations, Social Security needs to be updated for the 21st century. If our leaders don’t act, future retirees could lose up to $10,000 a year. In late 2015, AARP […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 14, 2016

Legislation that would protect one’s “digital assets” after death has cleared its second of three review panels. The Senate Committee on Fiscal Policy unanimously OK’d the bill (SB 494) on Thursday. Under the bill, someone of a person’s choosing could have access to and control their financial accounts, social media and almost anything else the person has online after their […]

Jim RosicaNovember 11, 2015

Of the groups behind two solar-power constitutional amendments competing to get on the 2016 ballot, one currently has more signatures, but the other now has raised gobs more cash. The utility-backed Consumers for Smart Solar has raised nearly $3.8 million, including $2.3 million in October alone, according to online campaign finance reports. The latest disclosures were due […]

Martin DyckmanSeptember 28, 2015

The comedian Jack Benny, generous in private life, cultivated the stage persona of a world-class skinflint. In one of his most famous radio skits, he’s accosted by an armed robber who demands “your money or your life.” When Benny doesn’t answer, the thug loses patience. “Look, bud, I said, your money or your life,” he […]

Mitch PerryAugust 3, 2015

60 Plus, the self-described conservative alternative to AARP, has endorsed one of the dueling constitutional amendments on solar power that its backers are hoping to get on the ballot next year in Florida. “We are pleased to join this effort to protect Florida seniors through the proposed constitutional amendment being sponsored by Consumers for Smart […]

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 […]

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TALLAHASSEE, FLA. 4/18/25-Candles and remembrances are left near the Unconquered statue a few hours after the Florida State University Gathering of Unity Vigil held Friday to honor victims of the recent mass shooting. COLIN HACKLEY PHOTO

AARP ‘Take a Stand’ campaign hits the ground in Florida

“Digital assets” bill clears another hurdle to Senate floor

Utility-backed solar amendment rakes in campaign cash

Martin Dyckman: Rising price of pharmaceuticals is no joke

Debbie Dooley blasts 60 Plus endorsement of opposing solar power amendment

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