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Associated PressJanuary 28, 2015

Federal health officials say most Floridians who have signed up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act chose a plan that comes with financial assistance. Officials with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday that 93 percent of Floridians selected a plan with financial assistance. As of mid-January, some 1.2 million […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 28, 2015

Indiana has become the latest state to expand its Medicaid program through the Affordable Care Act, as yet another Republican governor agreed to accept federal dollars to extend government health coverage to low-income state residents. If you’re scoring at home, the Hoosier State is now the 13th to expand Medicaid under a GOP governor. Altogether, […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 28, 2015

Indiana has become the latest state to expand its Medicaid program through the Affordable Care Act, as yet another Republican governor agreed to accept federal dollars to extend government health coverage to low-income state residents. If you’re scoring at home, the Hoosier State is now the 13th to expand Medicaid under a GOP governor. Altogether, […]

James CallJanuary 28, 2015

Florida’s leading lawmakers Wednesday will speak before state editors and reporters at the annual AP pre-session briefing in Tallahassee. Gov. Rick Scott, the Senate president, and House speaker will outline their agenda for the 2015 legislative session along with Democratic leaders and members of the Florida Cabinet. The Legislature convenes March 3. Gov. Scott spiced […]

James CallJanuary 28, 2015

Florida TaxWatch usually trains its eye on government waste but Tuesday the Tallahassee-based watchdog group recognized individuals and teams of state government workers whose ideas have improved productivity in government. The 2015 Prudential Productivity Award will recognize 217 individuals and teams with cash and plaques for innovative approaches to delivering government services. The Department of […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 27, 2015

Republican Cyndi Stevenson held a three-point margin to defeat Mike Davis in the special GOP primary for House District 17. According to the Florida Division of Elections, Stevenson won with 42 percent and 5,173 votes of the 12,422 ballots cast. Davis, despite an overall campaign cash lead, took 39 percent with 4,706 votes. John R. “Jack” Capra received 19 percent, or 2,379 votes. Stevenson, […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 27, 2015

Republican Paul Renner overpowered the competition to win the special Republican primary for House District 24. Renner received more than 70 percent of the 8,500 votes cast. Coming in second was Ron Sanchez with 17 percent, followed by Danielle Anderson with 12 percent. Tonight’s win is in marked contrast to Renner’s primary bid for House District 15 last […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 27, 2015

State Rep. Travis Hutson has won the GOP special primary election for Senate District 6. With over half of the more than 23,200 ballots cast, the Elkton Republican defeated fellow state Rep. “Doc” Renuart by 53 percent to 34 percent. As of 8:30 p.m. Hutson had received 12,281 votes to Renuart’s 7,919. Dennis McDonald came in third with 13 […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 27, 2015

As legislators return next week to the Florida Capitol for committee meetings, at the top of the Senate to-do list is Gov. Rick Scott’s projected budget, which features a series of tax cuts. The Finance and Tax Committee will hear about the governor’s tax-cut package on Monday, Feb. 2. Two days later, the Appropriations Committee will hear […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 27, 2015

As legislators return next week to the Florida Capitol for committee meetings, at the top of the Senate to-do list is Gov. Rick Scott’s projected budget, which features a series of tax cuts. The Finance and Tax Committee will hear about the governor’s tax-cut package on Monday, Feb. 2. Two days later, the Appropriations Committee will hear […]

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Floridians pick ACA health plans with financial assistance

Mitch Perry Report for 1.28.15 – Indiana's Mike Pence becomes the latest GOP gov to expand Medicaid

Mitch Perry Report for 1.28.15 – Indiana’s Mike Pence becomes the latest GOP gov to expand Medicaid

Rick Scott and Cabinet to brief media on 2015 session agenda

Florida TaxWatch recognizes productive public servants

Cyndi Stevenson defeats Mike Davis by three points to win HD 17 GOP primary

Paul Renner decisively wins HD 24 GOP primary

Travis Hutson defeats Doc Renuart to win SD 6 primary

Florida Senate to scrutinize Rick Scott's proposed budget

Florida Senate to scrutinize Rick Scott’s proposed budget