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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 […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 28, 2016

Rick Scott is at it again, calling for more government meddling in health care, by featuring a plan for government-regulated prices on inpatient admissions, outpatient visits and other medical procedures. Scott may have consistently paid lip service to the idea of free-market competition, but in 2016, he has renewed a push for legislation that, if […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 27, 2016

Florida extended its streak of leading large states in private-sector job growth to 10 months, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Sunshine State’s December rate clocked in at 3.5 percent, beating the national rate of 2.1 percent and besting fellow large states California, New York and, much to the pleasure […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 27, 2016

On Wednesday, Governor Rick Scott delivered remarks at the Heritage Foundation, then participated in a discussion with Jim Geraghty of National Review. The subject: Florida’s economic growth and job creation numbers, of interest to the free-marketeers at Heritage and National Review, especially in light of mounting speculation as to what Scott’s next political move might be. Scott […]

Ryan RayJanuary 27, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott hewed to his usual job-growth message Wednesday afternoon in an appearance on CNN’s “Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin.” The interview was part of a swing through Washington D.C. this week to network with Republican leaders and address national media. Scott said it was “still early” when asked whether he would publicly endorse GOP presidential […]

Ryan RayJanuary 27, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott hewed to his usual job-growth message Thursday afternoon in an appearance on CNN’s Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin. The interview is part of a swing through Washington D.C. this week to network with Republican leaders and address national media. Scott said it was “still early” when asked if he would publicly endorse GOP presidential […]

A.G. GancarskiJanuary 27, 2016

While it’s anybody’s guess whether Florida Gov. Rick Scott is running for Senate in 2018 or beyond, what’s clear is that Scott is cultivating ties in Washington, D.C. A spot on Fox News in the morning is followed by a meeting with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (a good move before, say, a Senate run). That’s […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 26, 2016

Robert and Nancy Watkins may be the two most essential players in Florida’s political universe. Through their South Tampa accounting firm moves tens, if not hundreds, of millions in political contributions and expenditures. Nancy is the treasurer for dozens of candidates and committees, including Conservative Solutions PAC, the most prominent super PAC supporting Marco Rubio’s bid for the White House. Among […]

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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

As Rick Scott travels to D.C. for hospital transparency talk, he again pushes price-fixing proposal at home

December extends Florida private-sector job growth streak to 10 months

Rick Scott takes jobs message to Heritage Foundation

Rick Scott still won’t commit to Donald Trump endorsement

Rick Scott on CNN: still too early to endorse in 2016

Rick Scott courts D.C. conservative establishment Wednesday

Peter Schorsch: Politicos watch parade — of candidates in 2016 races