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Diane RobertsApril 20, 2015

OCCUPIED TALLAHASSEE – The annual Harlot Show and Prostitution Expo – commonly called the Florida legislative session – has been such a wowsa so far, we’ve neglected to pay sufficient attention to the mack daddy in the Mansion. You know, Rick Scott. He’s not governing; he has people for that. He’s running for the United […]

Christine Jordan SextonApril 20, 2015

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday said he supports a move by Florida Gov. Rick Scott to sue the federal government over souring Medicaid negotiations. In a press release issued by Abbott’s office the governor said that he “commends” Scott’s decision to take legal action and “Texas will support Florida in its litigation against the […]

Associated PressApril 20, 2015

Bills that supporters say would tighten the rules governing the panel that sets Florida’s electric rates are moving toward passage in the state Legislature, but some say they’re not enough to end what they call the panel’s too-cozy relationship with big power companies. Several bills filed early in the legislative session regarding the Public Service […]

Phil AmmannApril 19, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott, in his latest tirade against the Obama administration, compares the federal government to a famous fictional organized crime family. “This is the Sopranos,” Scott said during an interview with Fox News. “They’re using bullying tactics to attack our state. It’s wrong. It’s outrageous … they’re not worried about poor.” In the eyes of […]

Julie DelegalApril 19, 2015

On April 9, the Florida Legislature quickly and quietly passed an educational testing reform bill that Gov. Rick Scott signed into law on Tuesday – a significant victory for advocates and educators. But – except for the Duval County PTA – advocates don’t appear to be taking credit for its passage. House Bill 7069 reduces […]

Mark FerruloApril 19, 2015

Two years ago, Gov. Rick Scott announced his support for expanding access to healthcare in Florida saying he couldn’t, “in good conscience, deny the uninsured access to care.” Fast forward to 2015 and he is opposed to a plan to close Florida’s coverage gap endorsed by the entire Florida Senate, Democrats and Republicans alike. After […]

Julie DelegalApril 19, 2015

On April 9, the Florida Legislature quickly and quietly passed an educational testing reform bill that Gov. Rick Scott signed into law this past Tuesday, a significant victory for advocates and educators. However, except for the Duval County PTA, advocates don’t appear to be taking credit for its passage. House Bill 7069 reduces duplicative testing, […]

Mark FerruloApril 19, 2015

Two years ago, Gov. Rick Scott announced his support for expanding access to health care in Florida saying he couldn’t, “in good conscience, deny the uninsured access to care.” Fast forward to 2015 and he opposes a plan with bipartisan Florida Senate support to close Florida’s coverage gap. After this latest about-face, one is left […]

Christine Jordan SextonApril 17, 2015

The letter writing surrounding Medicaid and Low Income Pool continues as ten Congressional Democrats sent a note to Gov. Rick Scott on Friday calling on him to drop his yet-to-be-filed lawsuit against the Obama Administration for coercing the state to expand Medicaid in order to continue to receive supplemental Medicaid funding for hospitals. “We are […]

Christine Jordan SextonApril 17, 2015

Americans For Prosperity is taking its anti-Obamcare message to the Internet and is running an advertisement targeting the Florida Senate for its “spin” that the federal health care program would be beneficial to the state. The 30-second commercial features President Obama‘s face on a spinning token with the Florida Capitol in the background. “Florida Senators […]

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Diane Roberts: Rick Scott street-walkin' his way to Washington

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he supports Rick Scott’s lawsuit against feds

Reforms for utilities a “baby step”

Bill Day’s latest: Rick Scott, the Sopranos and underwater Floridians

Julie Delegal: Silent victory for Florida's education activists

Mark Ferrulo: Rick Scott has lost his conscience – if he ever had one

Julie Delegal: Silent victory for Florida’s education advocates

Mark Ferrulo: Rick Scott has lost his conscience – if he ever had one

Congressional Democrats send letter to Rick Soctt urging him to drop lawsuit

New Americans for Prosperity Internet video rips Florida Senate for Obamacare “spin”