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Christine Jordan SextonMarch 26, 2015

House Republicans are not working on a Medicaid expansion plan. They also are not working on a health care bill that would affect commercial offerings outside of Medicaid, House Speaker Steve Crisafulli told reporters Thursday during a media availability after a full House session adjourned. “We are focused on the position we are on and we […]

Christine Jordan SextonMarch 26, 2015

House Republicans are not working on a Medicaid expansion plan. They also are not working on a health care bill that would affect commercial offerings outside of Medicaid, House Speaker Steve Crisafulli told reporters Thursday during a media availability after a full House session adjourned. “We are focused on the position we are on and we […]

Christine Jordan SextonMarch 26, 2015

There may be hope this year for Medicaid expansion in the Florida House of Representatives. House Minority Leader Mark Pafford said at a press conference on Thursday that he thinks House Speaker Steve Crisafulli may agree to a health care plan that would tap into federal Medicaid dollars to craft a plan for Florida. Why? […]

Mitch PerryMarch 26, 2015

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With a Republican governor and overwhelmingly GOP-led Legislature, Florida is being well served by its legislators in Tallahassee, right? Not exactly. A new Public Policy Polling survey released Thursday shows that 58 percent of Florida voters want Medicaid expansion. Independents support it by 57 percent, while there is a 12-point difference among Republicans (33/45). Despite […]

Christine Jordan SextonMarch 26, 2015

A quartet of Democratic lawmakers on Thursday held a press conference to discuss issues they say will help women in the workforce. However, they Democrats are having a hard time getting those “equality” bills heard. Rep. Janet Cruz has filed an equal pay for equal work bill for five years. Dubbed the Helen Gordon Davis […]

Christine Jordan SextonMarch 26, 2015

A quartet of Democratic lawmakers on Thursday held a press conference to discuss issues they say will help women in the workforce. However, they Democrats are having a hard time getting those “equality” bills heard. Rep. Janet Cruz has filed an equal pay for equal work bill for five years. Dubbed the Helen Gordon Davis […]

James CallMarch 26, 2015

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Florida’s Charlotte’s Web law is back before the judge who in November invalidated the previous rule for the growing of marijuana and the processing of oil from the plant. Administrative Law Judge W. David Watkins will decide the challenge against the latest proposed regulations filed by the Medical Cannabis Trade Association of Florida (MCTA). He has until […]

James CallMarch 26, 2015

Florida’s Charlotte’s Web law is back before the judge who in November invalidated the previous rule for the growing of marijuana and the processing of oil from the plant. Administrative Law Judge W. David Watkins will decide the challenge against the latest proposed regulations filed by the Medical Cannabis Trade Association of Florida (MCTA). He has until […]

Mitch PerryMarch 26, 2015

Winning New Hampshire doesn’t determine anything when it comes to winning the Republican presidential nomination. If that were the case, Pat Buchanan would have been the nominee in 1996, and John McCain the party’s standard bearer in 2000. But they weren’t. Bob Dole and George W. Bush rallied from their stunning early losses to capture […]

Christine Jordan SextonMarch 26, 2015

Time ran short Thursday before the Senate Children and Families Committee could weigh in on whether to approve Samuel P. Verghese as Secretary of the State Department of Elder Affairs. Verghese, a New Jersey transplant, began his testimony by telling the committee that being secretary is about “serving others.” “Plain and simple, it’s about public […]

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House Speaker: Don’t expect a House Republican health plan

House Speaker: Don't expect a House Republican health plan

House minority leader sees chance for Medicaid expansion this session

New survey: Most Floridians like Medicaid expansion, medical marijuana, same-sex marriage

House Democrats say “equality” issues aren’t moving through the Legislature

House Democrats say "equality" issues aren't moving through the Legislature

Judge David Watkins caught again in Charlotte's Web; MCTA roots questioned

Judge David Watkins caught again in Charlotte’s Web; MCTA roots questioned

Donald Trump leads Marco Rubio in New Hampshire poll

Senate Elder Affairs panel delays vote on new secretary’s OK