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Guest AuthorFebruary 2, 2016

Both the Florida House and Senate are off to a great start in the 2016 Session, having passed significant legislation expanding job and education opportunities for people with disabilities and approving a historic water bill. Thanks to Gov. Rick Scott, both of those bills are now law. The comprehensive water bill has been the subject […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 1, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott admitted two Jacksonville civil rights legends, Earl M. Johnson and Rutledge Pearson, to the Civil Rights Hall of Fame on Monday. Johnson was the first African-American member of the Jacksonville Bar Association, and during Consolidation, was secretary on the Local Government Study Commission. As a lawyer, Johnson was instrumental in the desegregation of schools, parks, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 29, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott called on the Enterprise Florida board of directors to spend the next month pushing lawmakers to approve a $250 million incentive fund. “The people in the House and Senate … need your help,” the governor told the board during its meeting Friday. “They can’t get it done with just a few people […]

Diane RobertsJanuary 29, 2016

OCCUPIED TALLAHASSEE – The Legislature’s Banana Republicans will not rest until Florida starts to be like El Salvador, minus the delicious pupusas. Abortion is illegal in El Salvador — no exceptions for rape, incest or the life of the mother. Anyone who has an abortion, anyone who performs an abortion, can be jailed for murder. […]

Ryan RayJanuary 28, 2016

The Florida Senate approved a bill Thursday to allow Floridians to break into a vehicle in order to rescue distressed people or animals left unattended. The upper chamber passed the proposal 38-0, a day after the House gave its unanimous approval too. The bill — HB 131 by Republican Rep. Dana Young — now moves on to […]

Diane RobertsJanuary 28, 2016

OCCUPIED TALLAHASSEE – The Legislature’s Banana Republicans will not rest until Florida starts to be like El Salvador, minus the delicious pupusas. Abortion is illegal in El Salvador — no exceptions for rape, incest or the life of the mother. Anyone who has an abortion, anyone who performs an abortion, can be jailed for murder. […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 28, 2016

Florida environmental agencies will have about $3.6 billion to spend in the 2016-2017 fiscal year, based on recommendations from the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government. Put together by Umatilla Republican Sen. Alan Hays, the Committee released its budget recommendations Thursday, reports LobbyTools. Among other things, Hays’ budget provides $1.5 billion to the Department of Environmental Protection, $1.7 billion […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 28, 2016

In 2014, NextGen Climate, well-heeled environmental activist Tom Steyer‘s political action committee, spent an estimated $12 million in Florida to try to oust Rick Scott as Governor. Scott defeated Democrat Charlie Crist in a closely fought contest. Last fall, the super PAC announced that they would launch a “seven-figure” television ad campaign, calling on presidential candidates and other political leaders to […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 28, 2016

Florida Gov. Rick Scott made a pitch for his hospital transparency legislation, this time laying out his plan to a conservative think tank in Washington, D.C. Scott, a former hospital executive, spoke at the American Enterprise Institute on Thursday. The Naples Republican used his appearance as a chance to outline a proposal that, he contends, […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 28, 2016

Health care price transparency legislation favored by Gov. Rick Scott cleared the Senate Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee Thursday by a 6-2 vote. SB 1496, sponsored by Fleming Island Republican Sen. Rob Bradley, would have the Agency for Health Care Administration set up an online system to compare medical procedure prices at hospitals and surgery centers, and require medical […]

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Paula Stark is hosting Buenaventura Lakes' 'first-ever' event to honor veterans.

Charlie Dean and Matt Caldwell: Criticism of new water law off-base

Rick Scott admits 2 Jax legends to Civil Rights Hall of Fame

Rick Scott urges Enterprise Florida board to push for incentive package

Diane Roberts: Legislature following El Salvador’s lead on abortion

Good Samaritan vehicle-rescue bill gets final OK from lawmakers

Diane Roberts: Legislature following El Salvador’s lead on abortion

Senate recommends $3.6 billion for environmental agencies in 2016-17 budget

NextGen Climate to boost grassroots clean energy efforts in Florida

Rick Scott makes pitch for hospital transparency proposal at American Enterprise Institute

Health care cost transparency bill passes Senate budget panel