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Christine Jordan SextonMay 26, 2015

The Senate on Tuesday announced a series of changes it will make to its plan to expand health care access to upward of 800,000 low-income Floridians who would qualify for Medicaid under the federal Affordable Care Act. In a prepared statement Tuesday, Gov. Rick Scott said that he still opposes Medicaid expansion as set for […]

Phil AmmannMay 18, 2015

When Debbie Dooley makes a case for solar power, she isn’t falling back on the same old environmental arguments. The Tea Party firebrand from Woodstock, Ga., talks about property rights, national security, and the free market. To Barry Goldwater Jr., the former Republican congressman, support for solar energy is a conservative stance against power utilities […]

Mitch PerryMay 14, 2015

Marco Rubio is being lauded in some quarters Thursday morning for the way he handled the inevitable question on Iraq that was posed by Charlie Rose at the Council on Foreign Relations on Wednesday afternoon. “Not only would I not have been in favor of it, President Bush would not have been in favor of […]

Mitch PerryMay 7, 2015

The enormously wealthy and powerful Charles and David Koch, better known as the Koch Brothers, have become an increasingly influential team in recent years as they spend their money on causes (and candidates) they support. But in progressive, and even independent circles, their name has been invoked as representing something almost sinister polluting the body […]

Phil AmmannApril 30, 2015

As a proposed solar energy initiative gains steam in Florida, an interesting rhetorical battle is also heating up: Americans For Prosperity (AFP) against the Tea Party fringe. The latest bombast comes from Debbie Dooley, described by American Spectator columnist Jon Cassidy as a “Tea Party eccentric and advocate for solar energy.” Dooley is the outspoken […]

Mitch PerryApril 28, 2015

House Speaker Steve Crisafulli’s abrupt decision to gavel the 60-day legislative session to a close three days before its scheduled end because of a budget impasse with the Senate affects loads of important legislation. For the members of Florida’s economy that work in the TV/movie and digital entertainment industry, it could be a devastating blow. That’s […]

Ryan RayApril 22, 2015

AFP-FL, the Florida branch of the pro-industry group Americans for Prosperity, has taken to Florida television to make its case against a Senate plan to draw down federal Medicaid funding to expand coverage through the state under the program. “At some point, the Senate is going to have to recognize that Floridians do not want more […]

Christine Jordan SextonApril 17, 2015

Americans For Prosperity is taking its anti-Obamcare message to the Internet and is running an advertisement targeting the Florida Senate for its “spin” that the federal health care program would be beneficial to the state. The 30-second commercial features President Obama‘s face on a spinning token with the Florida Capitol in the background. “Florida Senators […]

Bob SparksApril 10, 2015

For years Florida governors and legislators stressed the need to diversify Florida’s economy. A state’s financial well-being so heavily dependent upon tourism and agriculture is a disaster or recession away from economic calamity, they said. They, and their successors who toe the same line, are right. Resorts, parks and Fresh From Florida are great for […]

Bob SparksApril 9, 2015

For years Florida governors and legislators stressed the need to diversify Florida’s economy. A state’s financial well-being so heavily dependent upon tourism and agriculture is a disaster or recession away from economic calamity, they said. They, and their successors who toe the same line, are right. Resorts, parks and Fresh From Florida are great for […]

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Senate alters health plan but fails to win over critics

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American Bridge’s new report details Koch Brothers’ influence in Florida

Florida solar battle heats up: Tea Party’s Debbie Dooley takes on Americans for Prosperity

Backers say film incentive bill still alive in Tallahassee

Americans for Prosperity airs ads opposing Medicaid expansion

New Americans for Prosperity Internet video rips Florida Senate for Obamacare “spin”

Bob Sparks: Entertainment industry adds to Florida’s economic menu

Bob Sparks: Entertainment industry adds to Florida's economic menu