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Christine Jordan SextonNovember 18, 2014

Barring a major shift among Republicans it remains unlikely that Florida will move ahead with an expansion of Medicaid, a key component of Obamacare. Florida Gov. Rick Scott two years ago did a turnabout and came out in support of a limited Medicaid expansion for the working poor so long as the federal government paid […]

Mitch PerryNovember 18, 2014

A coalition of groups in Florida are preparing to try to get a constitutional amendment on the 2016 ballot in Florida that would restore the voting rights of most individuals with past felony convictions upon completion of their sentence. These groups include the ACLU of Florida, the League of Women Voters, Faith in Florida and […]

Mitch PerryNovember 18, 2014

President Obama expected announcement on immigration that could shield up to five million people from deportation and provide work permits for many of them has inspired all sorts of indignation from conservatives and Congressional Republicans. Washington Post syndicated columnist Charles Krauthammer told Fox News’ Megan Kelly last week that Obama’s immigration order as described in […]

Phil AmmannNovember 18, 2014

Republican Candidate Travis Hutson today announced the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam has endorsed him in his bid for the Special Election for Senate District 6, which will be held on January 27, 2015. “Travis Hutson is a committed conservative who is devoted to helping Northeast Florida thrive,” Putnam said . “I know he will […]

Mitch PerryNovember 18, 2014

In the wake of the Democratic Party of Florida’s shellacking at the polls two weeks ago, state Party Chair Allison Tant has convened a task force to find out where the party needs to go to be more competitive in the future. But the party’s Vice Chair, State and National Democratic Committeeman Alan Clendenin, says […]

Peter SchorschNovember 18, 2014

Florida’s top four lobbying firms took in about $18 million, nearly 20 percent of the total money spent by organizations on advocacy in 2014, according to Q3 lobbying compensation data finalized on Monday. Topping the list is Ballard Partners, headed by Republican fundraiser Brian Ballard, with nearly $5.6 million year to date. With about $1.8 million taken […]

Christine Jordan SextonNovember 17, 2014

Florida’s sweeping experiment to overhaul its Medicaid program is fast approaching its next big step. And that’s trying to explain to those seeking health care coverage how well managed care plans are performing on a number of health care indicators. Agency for Health Care Administration officials on Friday unveiled the first glimpse of a report card […]

Christine Jordan SextonNovember 17, 2014

A proposed rule outlining how the poor, elderly and disabled will qualify for community-based services in a new Medicaid managed-care environment is getting a chilly review from some advocates, as well as the managed-care plans that will serve them. The proposal — 59G-4.193 — lays out how the state will assign people to the statewide […]

Christine Jordan SextonNovember 17, 2014

For more than a year, a proposed rule that would lift the cap on what doctors could charge patients and their attorneys for copying medical records has been lingering before the Florida Board of Medicine. The proposed rule — 64B8-10.003 – will be discussed at least three more times before the end of the year, […]

Mitch PerryNovember 17, 2014

Although he came up far short of projections and his own expectations, Adrian Wyllie did add some needed spice to a desultory gubernatorial campaign in the Sunshine State this year. The Libertarian Party of Florida’s gubernatorial nominee flirted with double-digits in the polls for parts of the year, but at the end of Election Night […]

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Medicaid expansion not likely, legislative leaders say

Drive to restore voting rights for ex-felons coming to Florida?

David Jolly again warns President Obama on immigration

Adam Putnam endorses Travis Hutson in SD6 Special Election

Hillsborough Dems defiant in defeat

Ballard Partners, Southern Strategy top list of Q3 lobbyist compensation

Managed care “report cards” will be released in early 2015

Proposed long-term-care rule causes concerns

Fee caps, doctors and lawyers: Board of Medicine continues to examine medical record rule

Adrian Wyllie to lobby in Tallahassee next year