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Christine Jordan SextonFebruary 10, 2015

A $2.2 billion pot of money that Florida uses to help reimburse hospitals for treating the poor as well as to train physicians expires at the end of June and won’t be extended, a high-ranking federal official said in Orlando on Tuesday. “There’s not going to be an extension of LIP this year,” Eliot Fishman […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 10, 2015

A new series of polls taken in the first four states to hold GOP presidential primaries next year shows that although Jeb Bush maintains a small lead in New Hampshire, he cannot be declared the front runner at this early juncture. Although there is no consensus leader, unquestionably the man with the momentum now is […]

Gary FineoutFebruary 10, 2015

Florida Gov. Rick Scott, citing rising debt for college students and recent graduates, urged state legislators to pass a sweeping bill lowering textbook costs and curbing tuition increases for graduate programs. Scott’s proposal is expected to be his chief priority in the upcoming session starting in March. A draft of the bill, obtained by The […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 10, 2015

The nascent activist group Conservatives for Energy Freedom will be holding its first town hall meeting in the Sunshine State, appropriately enough, the Sunshine Center in St. Petersburg tonight beginning at 6:30 p.m. as it starts its statewide “Energy Choice Listening Tour.” Organizers say they want the public to speak out about issues they’ve had […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 10, 2015

Ridesharing tech service Uber knows one secret of a good romance (or a really fun one-night-stand): paying complete attention to the one you are with, not spending it behind the wheel. For Valentine’s Day, coming this Saturday, Uber sent out an email giving users a chance for a romantic weekend, highlighted by a special night […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 10, 2015

Ridesharing tech service Uber knows one secret of a good romance (or a really fun one-night-stand): paying complete attention to the one you are with, not spending it behind the wheel. For Valentine’s Day, coming this Saturday, Uber sent out an email giving users a chance for a romantic weekend, highlighted by a special night […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 10, 2015

Attorney General Pam Bondi has earned the ire of Democrats, gay rights advocates and plenty of newspaper editorial writers over the years for her obstinate resistance to same-sex marriage in Florida. One thing can definitely be said about her fervent opposition, though: She never defied a federal judge’s order, which is exactly what Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 10, 2015

Attorney General Pam Bondi has earned the ire of Democrats, gay rights advocates and plenty of newspaper editorial writers over the years for her obstinate resistance to same-sex marriage in Florida. One thing can definitely be said about her fervent opposition, though: She never defied a federal judge’s order, which is exactly what Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore […]

Phil AmmannFebruary 10, 2015

With much gusto, tech firm Bundl launched its innovative campaign contribution management application on Monday in Florida’s Capitol. As banners adorned downtown Tallahassee, Bundl staged a homepage “takeover” of SaintPetersBlog.com, and dispatched its “street team” through the Capitol armed with green envelopes with free coffee coupons. “Our marketing plan is creative and fun,” Bundl co-founder […]

Christine Jordan SextonFebruary 10, 2015

Day 2 of the Health Care Affordability Summit in Orlando is slated for only half a day but the lineup packs a punch. Here are three things to look for: A discussion on the future of the $2 billion Low Income Pool. The keynote address will be delivered by Elliot Fishman, director of the Children […]

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Federal government won’t extend $2 billion in Low Income Pool funding

Scott Walker shoots ahead of Jeb Bush in 3 of 4 early primary/caucus states

Rick Scott wants tighter controls on college costs

Energy Choice Listening Tour begins in St. Pete tonight

Email insights: Uber wants you to have a really great night for Valentine’s Day

Email insights: Uber wants you to have a really great night for Valentine's Day

Mitch Perry Report for 2.10.15 — Alabama’s chief justice goes where Pam Bondi wouldn’t

Mitch Perry Report for 2.10.15 — Alabama's chief justice goes where Pam Bondi wouldn't

Bundl launches groundbreaking political contribution app with gusto

3 things to look for on Day 2 of Health Care Affordability Summit