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Christine Jordan SextonJune 23, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday claimed victory after the federal government notified the state of an “agreement in principle” that lays the framework of how Florida can spend $1.6 billion in supplemental Medicaid spending over the next four years. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Director Vikki Wachino‘s coveted agreement letter for the Low Income […]

Mitch PerryJune 13, 2015

Although a majority of House Democrats rejected President Barack Obama on expanding his trade negotiating power, two of the three Democrats who met the news media hours before the Florida Democratic Party’s big summer dinner did and do support the Trans Pacific Partnership. “We are a big tent party, and we have wide-ranging views on […]

Christine Jordan SextonJune 10, 2015

A move to require the federal government to enter mediation with Florida over the future of the Low Income Pool was shot down by a federal court in Pensacola on Wednesday. Gov. Rick Scott issued a statement saying his administration will “continue to fight for this important funding for low income families any and every […]

Guest AuthorJune 4, 2015

Recently on Memorial Day, Americans honored the sacrifices of those American soldiers who fought and died in the various wars and “conflicts” of our nation. This year, like last year, and the year before, we also honored the many soldiers who made sacrifices in Iraq and Afghanistan. America has been at undeclared war since the […]

Associated PressMay 20, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott‘s new hospital commission consists of Republican donors and business leaders who will likely help him go after some of the state’s hospitals as the standoff over Medicaid expansion intensifies. The panel, which meets for the first time Wednesday, is beginning its work while the governor has become increasingly antagonistic toward hospitals that […]

Christine Jordan SextonMay 12, 2015

As the rhetoric around Medicaid funding grows louder, Florida hospitals caught in a Medicaid financing war between the state and federal government are beginning to brace for what an austere state budget might mean. On Tuesday Gov. Rick Scott met with members of the Florida congressional delegation to update them on Florida’s “battle” with the Obama […]

Christine Jordan SextonMay 8, 2015

One day after leaving Washington, D.C., with no promises the federal government will extend Medicaid supplemental funding to the state for another year, Gov. Rick Scott‘s attorneys filed an injunction in his lawsuit against the Obama administration. On the surface, the filing asks the court to issue a preliminary injunction or to support a writ […]

Associated PressMay 7, 2015

The Obama administration rebuffed Florida’s Gov. Rick Scott’s proposal to extend federal funding for hospitals that treat the uninsured, increasing the pressure on states that have refused to expand coverage for low-income people under the president’s health care law. The decision means Florida’s already acrimonious state budget process will likely become tenser. The standoff also […]

Associated PressMay 6, 2015

The Obama administration snubbed Florida’s proposal to extend federal funds for hospitals that treat low-income and uninsured patients, a dispute that has paralyzed the state budget. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell gave Gov. Rick Scott the news when she met with him in Washington on Wednesday. The Republican governor wants the administration to […]

Associated PressApril 29, 2015

The Obama administration said Wednesday it had not changed its position on Medicaid expansion and hospital funds, despite contrary interpretations from lawmakers. The confusion came a day after Gov. Rick Scott filed a federal lawsuit accusing the Obama administration of coercing Florida into expanding Medicaid by withholding more than $1 billion in hospital funds. The […]

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Rick Scott says “it took a lawsuit” to get LIP agreement

Democrats divided on free trade agreement in South Florida

Court rejects Rick Scott’s request for mediation on LIP funding

Steven Kurlander: False sacrifices: Debating the wrong question on Iraq

Rick Scott’s hospital commission to meet first time

Rick Scott goes to Washington to talk LIP (again) as hospitals prepare for austere year

Rick Scott’s attorneys file injunction to force Medicaid funding beyond June 30

States watching Medicaid standoff between Florida, Obama

No agreement between Florida governor, feds on Medicaid

Barack Obama hasn’t changed course on LIP, Medicaid