Sarah MuellerMarch 20, 2020
5min506
The number of positive coronavirus cases rose above 500 overnight.
Tag: expanded Medicaid
Sarah MuellerMarch 20, 2020
Marc YachtJune 17, 20154min197
The Florida House’s rejection of Medicaid expansion money affects more than just the poor. A recent Tampa Bay Times editorial outlined 25 reasons to accept the federal money. Because of House members’ rejection, 800,000 low-income Floridians are now shut out of health care coverage. Many working poor who now pay high premiums for Obamacare face […]
Daniel TilsonApril 28, 2015
6min147
With state representatives like these, who needs enemies? With nearly four days left in the Florida Legislature’s regular session, House Speaker Steve Crisafulli unexpectedly gathered up all his “Stand Firm” post-it notes, lobbyist business cards and ALEC issues briefings, then suddenly called the session quits and sent everybody home. The political class in Tallahassee likes […]
Daniel TilsonSeptember 4, 20146min156
Let’s forget Democratic and Republican dogma for a bit. Or at least overlook it. Let’s ignore Left vs. Right labeling systems used by media pundits and campaign consultants to generate storylines and get grudge match juices flowing. Let’s put the blame game that dominates the political arena aside for a while. If nothing else, consider […]