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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 […]

Mark FerruloApril 16, 2014

On April 1 a federal appeals court issued a ruling that squashed Gov. Rick Scott’s politically driven, error-riddled 2012 “voter purge.” This decision underscored what nearly every political observer already knew: Scott’s effort to purge the rolls was not only flawed, but also illegal. The National Voter Registration Act clearly prohibits any program that purges […]

Mark FerruloApril 6, 2014

No state’s government has done more than Florida’s to throw up barriers for uninsured citizens to get health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Gov. Rick Scott and his army of re-election consultants will undoubtedly hold up this dubious distinction as a badge of honor. Fortunately, Florida families have taken matters into their own hands […]

Daniel TilsonApril 1, 2014

Overcoming epic rollout woes, constant conservative attacks, repeated Republican repeal attempts and nonstop negative media coverage, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has met and exceeded its benchmark goal of gaining 7 million enrollees by March 31. The ironic icing on the cake for Florida progressives is that infamous “Obamacare” opponent Gov. Rick Scott must endure […]

Mark FerruloMarch 26, 2014

When you hear about a $2,000 dinner bill at a barbeque restaurant, you might think Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are in town. But if you’ve been following how Florida’s “economic development” agency, Enterprise Florida, has been operating under Gov. Rick Scott’s stewardship, you wouldn’t be surprised to find that it was actually just another […]

Mark FerruloFebruary 26, 2014

Beginning March 4, many Floridians will be focused on the legislative battles of the 2014 Legislative session. Many of us still can’t forget the 2012 session when state lawmakers placed draconian limits on our fundamental right to vote. Our Legislature that year passed a law that restricted Floridians’ access to the ballot, particularly minorities, young […]

Mark FerruloJanuary 20, 2014

Across the nation, people are becoming increasingly concerned about corporate influence over lawmaking. Nowhere is that concern more justified than in Florida, where a shadowy front group for powerful corporations called ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council, works hand in hand with dues-paying state legislators to push an extremist agenda that puts the interest of […]

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TALLAHASSEE, FLA. 4/18/25-Candles and remembrances are left near the Unconquered statue a few hours after the Florida State University Gathering of Unity Vigil held Friday to honor victims of the recent mass shooting. COLIN HACKLEY PHOTO

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

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

Mark Ferrulo: Recent rulings show why we need quality federal judges

Mark Ferrulo: Scott, Legislature foolishly blocking expansion of health insurance

Daniel Tilson: Florida leads way on Obamacare, for better and worse

Mark Ferrulo: Enterprise Florida’s wasteful spending needs to be investigated

Mark Ferrulo: A judicial emergency affecting all Floridians

Mark Ferrulo: We need to curb corporate influence over lawmaking