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Christine Jordan SextonMarch 4, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott sent a letter to President Barack Obama Wednesday advising Obama that he will not use state dollars to “backfill” any loss of federal “low income pool” or LIP money used to both help pay for health care programs and to train doctors. Scott assumed the funding would be intact when he crafted his […]

Christine Jordan SextonMarch 3, 2015

While they are hesitant to implement Obamacare provisions and expand access to health care, Florida legislators overwhelmingly tap into the benefits made available to them either for free or deeply discounted rates. Thirty-six of Florida’s 40 state senators are enrolled in the state health insurance plan and 39 of them enroll in the dental plan, […]

Ryan RayMarch 3, 2015

Collier County businessmann Byron Donalds has filed to run for a Southwest Florida House seat, according to the Florida Division of Elections. The District 80 seat eyed by Donalds is set to be vacated by House Speaker Pro Tempore Matt Hudson, who faces term limits in 2016. Hudson in turn is running for the Senate seat of […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 8, 2015

State Rep. Matt Hudson, recently named Speaker pro tempore, announced he will run for the Florida Senate in 2016. Hudson will be seeking the Senate District 23 seat currently held by term-limited Republican Sen. Garrett Richter, which covers parts of Collier and Lee Counties. “Today I officially filed paperwork to become a candidate for the Florida […]

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Crowds gather to see Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. (Gabrielle Russon)

Rick Scott warns Barack Obama that he won’t use state dollars to “backfill” LIP loss

Most legislators say yes to free or deeply discounted dental and health benefits

Byron Donalds files to run in state House District 80

Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Matt Hudson to run for State Senate