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Janelle Irwin TaylorMarch 3, 2015

Progressive activists across the state are calling on the Florida Legislature to take up five key issues voted on by supporters of the group Progress Florida. During a rally Tuesday at Spa Beach near the downtown St. Pete Pier, about 20 activists announced their agenda, which includes increasing the minimum wage, expanding healthcare and Medicaid, […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 27, 2015

With a super-majority in the House and a strong majority in the senate, Florida Republicans stand a pretty good chance of getting their way during this year’s Legislative Session. But that doesn’t mean progressive Democrats aren’t still riled up with messages for lawmakers. The group Progress Florida came together in Governor Rick Scott’s first term […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorFebruary 27, 2015

With a super-majority in the House and a strong majority in the senate, Florida Republicans stand a pretty good chance of getting their way during this year’s Legislative Session. But that doesn’t mean progressive Democrats aren’t still riled up with messages for lawmakers. The group Progress Florida came together in Governor Rick Scott’s first term […]

Mark FerruloFebruary 19, 2015

Do you think Florida’s school accountability system, with punitive high-stakes testing and unreasonable mandates, is out of control? To teachers and other folks on the front lines in the fight to improve our public schools, it most definitely is. Last week, more than 6,000 teachers, parents, education advocates and other concerned Floridians participated in the […]

Phil AmmannDecember 16, 2014

On Tuesday, Jeb Bush made his most substantial move towards a presidential run to date, with the announcement to “actively explore” a campaign, and a new political committee for Republican fundraising. For Democrats, the move was hardly surprising, seen as just another way to keep Bush in the headlines. “Isn’t this what he’s been doing […]

Phil AmmannDecember 16, 2014

On Tuesday, Jeb Bush made his most substantial move towards a presidential run to date, with the announcement to “actively explore” a campaign, and a new political committee for Republican fundraising. For Democrats, the move was hardly surprising, seen as just another way to keep Bush in the headlines. “Isn’t this what he’s been doing […]

Mark FerruloAugust 17, 2014

Last month, a three-judge panel of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that consumers accessing Obamacare through state-run health insurance exchanges should not be eligible for tax credits under the health-care law. This is an eye-opening reminder of the profound impact that the courts can have on our daily lives. This ill-conceived decision also […]

Mark FerruloJune 1, 2014

Secret meetings. Deleted emails. Hiding documents from the public. Perhaps nothing exemplifies Florida’s “Government in the Shadows” under Gov. Rick Scott and the Republican Party of Florida more than the ongoing legal battle over redistricting. The redistricting trial is exposing the partisan hijinks and shady backroom conniving that enabled Republican leaders to pick their voters […]

Mark FerruloMay 15, 2014

Looking for secrecy, lack of accountability, and corporate cronyism? Look no further than the Florida Legislature. The recently concluded 2014 Florida legislative session was a masterful showcase for the cornucopia of taxpayer handouts and political favors powerful corporate interests receive when they graciously open their wallets. Gov. Rick Scott and his allies that control the […]

Mark FerruloApril 22, 2014

It was recently revealed that Adam Hollingsworth, Scott’s embattled Chief of Staff, frequently uses text messages to discuss state business, which is against official policy. This continues an alarming pattern of the Scott administration acting behind closed doors and out of view of the public they are supposed to serve. Now, Progress Florida has joined […]

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2015 Awake the State rallies take on quieter tone

Previewing the 2015 Legislative Session with Progress Florida’s Damien Flier

Previewing the 2015 Legislative Session with Progress Florida's Damien Flier

Mark Ferrulo: Education community overwhelmingly opposes punitive testing

Democrats respond to Jeb Bush “actively exploring” White House run

Democrats respond to Jeb Bush "actively exploring" White House run

Mark Ferrulo: Bad judicial appointments can be harmful to your health

Mark Ferrulo: Government in the shadows, not the sunshine

Mark Ferrulo: In Florida, the best legislature money can buy

Mark Ferrulo: Scott and his senior staff have operated in secrecy for too long