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Peter SchorschJanuary 3, 2019

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Veteran state government spokeswoman Meredith Beatrice is joining the Ron DeSantis–Jeanette Nuñez administration as Deputy Communications Director, reporting to Communications Director Helen Aguirre Ferré. The transition announced the hire Thursday, along with that of Dave Vasquez, the transition’s Press Secretary […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 2, 2019

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot It’s a Capitol tradition: If at first you don’t succeed, try every gosh darn year thereafter. Sen. Jeff Brandes, a St. Petersburg Republican, filed a bill (SB 220) Wednesday that includes several of his so-far-unsuccessful efforts to tweak the state’s […]

Jacob OglesJanuary 2, 2019

A new year means lower workers’ compensation insurance bills in Florida. The state Office of Insurance Regulation in November approved an overall 13.8 percent decrease in workers’ compensation insurance rates for 2019, which went into effect on Tuesday. That marks two consecutive years of decreases for Florida employers. The rate dropped 9.5 percent in 2018. […]

Staff ReportsDecember 21, 2018

Trump navigates political minefield with border wall What a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago, President Donald Trump and Republicans were basking in the passage of a big tax cut bill that supporters claimed would kick the economy into a higher gear. While the economy has performed well with low unemployment and higher economic […]

Peter SchorschDecember 20, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Editor’s Note: This is the final “Last Call” for 2018. The state’s best evening political newsletter will return Jan. 2. Moreover, Sunburn — the state’s best morning political newsletter — is going on hiatus for the holidays and also will […]

Peter SchorschDecember 19, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Another staffing tidbit from the Ron DeSantis transition: Joe Jacquot will be Chief Legal Advisor in the Office of General Counsel. “Joe is an exceptional attorney with vast experience at the federal and state levels in both legal and policy […]

Peter SchorschDecember 18, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot A nativity scene is now the second holiday display OK’d for the Capitol rotunda. The display, from Rob Henderson, will be installed from Wednesday through the day after Christmas, according to Nina Ashley, spokeswoman for the Department of Management Services, […]

Staff ReportsDecember 18, 2018

Obamacare ruling causes uncertain future At this time of year, Americans have a Christmas wish list of things they either need or want. For Republicans in Congress, they have wished for the demise of the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as “Obamacare.” On Friday, their wish came true when a federal judge in Texas ruled […]

Scott PowersDecember 18, 2018

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubiowants to overhaul the formulas Medicaid uses to reimburse states and ultimately hospitals for treating indigent patients, which could bolster low-income states, with Florida in line for an additional $600 million over time. Rubio announced Tuesday he has introduced the State Accountability, Flexibility and Equity for Hospitals Act, seeking to update federal […]

Peter SchorschDecember 17, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot As promised, state gambling regulators have again rewritten an emergency rule governing the drug testing of racing greyhounds. That’s even as dog racing’s time is short: Voters last month OK’d a constitutional amendment banning betting on live dog racing that […]

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Workers’ compensation insurance rates drop for second year

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Delegation for 12.18.18 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Marco Rubio’s bill seeks to change Medicaid hospital reimbursements, aid Florida

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