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Christine Jordan SextonApril 1, 2015

Amid a deteriorating budget stalemate that is splitting Republican legislators, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson stepped into the fray with a message that the loss of more than$2 billion in Medicaid dollars for hospitals is a real threat. “The day of reckoning is here,” said Nelson, who made a quick visit to the state Capitol Wednesday, […]

Ryan RayMarch 31, 2015

A ride-sharing insurance requirements bill that goes hand in hand with a broader effort to pass legislation permitting Uber across Florida made progress today, passing quickly and unanimously through the Senate Judiciary Committee early Tuesday evening. The proposal — SB 1298 — sponsored by Altamonte Springs Sen. David Simmons requires that app-based “transportation network companies” such as […]

James CallMarch 27, 2015

This week at the state Capitol ended with House Republicans taking Democrats to school. There were four education bills advocated by the GOP on the agenda for a Friday session. All easily passed since Republicans outnumber Democrats 2-1 in the Florida House. Thursday, Democrats argued against mandating that school districts share construction and renovation money […]

Christine Jordan SextonMarch 26, 2015

House Republicans are not working on a Medicaid expansion plan. They also are not working on a health care bill that would affect commercial offerings outside of Medicaid, House Speaker Steve Crisafulli told reporters Thursday during a media availability after a full House session adjourned. “We are focused on the position we are on and we […]

Christine Jordan SextonMarch 26, 2015

House Republicans are not working on a Medicaid expansion plan. They also are not working on a health care bill that would affect commercial offerings outside of Medicaid, House Speaker Steve Crisafulli told reporters Thursday during a media availability after a full House session adjourned. “We are focused on the position we are on and we […]

Christine Jordan SextonMarch 26, 2015

There may be hope this year for Medicaid expansion in the Florida House of Representatives. House Minority Leader Mark Pafford said at a press conference on Thursday that he thinks House Speaker Steve Crisafulli may agree to a health care plan that would tap into federal Medicaid dollars to craft a plan for Florida. Why? […]

Bruce RitchieMarch 25, 2015

A Senate budget amendment that would have provided $350 million for land-buying was withdrawn Wednesday but the senator who sponsored it said it could come back. In November, 75 percent of voters approved a ballot initiative called Amendment 1 that provides an estimated $741 million in fiscal 2015-16 for water and land conservation. The proposed Senate budget […]

Bruce RitchieMarch 24, 2015

Counties, agriculture, industry groups and environmentalists all raised concerns Tuesday as a Senate committee passed its first version of a water bill. House Speaker Steve Crisafulli and Senate President Andy Gardiner have said passing water legislation is a top priority in the 2015 Legislative Session. The House bill, opposed by environmentalists, passed the chamber 106-9 […]

Ryan RayMarch 24, 2015

The Florida Credit Union Association today announced the recipient of their 2014 best-legislator award: House Speaker Steve Crisafulli. “Today, we recognize Speaker Crisafulli as our 2014 Lawmaker of the Year and thank him for his support of the Florida Credit Union Association,” said Patrick La Pine, the group’s president and CEO in a statement on Tuesday. “Speaker Crisafulli […]

Ryan RayMarch 24, 2015

The Florida Credit Union Association today announced the recipient of their 2014 best-legislator award: House Speaker Steve Crisafulli. “Today, we recognize Speaker Crisafulli as our 2014 Lawmaker of the Year and thank him for his support of the Florida Credit Union Association,” said Patrick La Pine, the group’s president and CEO in a statement on Tuesday. “Speaker Crisafulli […]

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Bill Nelson says Florida shouldn’t be playing chicken with health care for the poor

Uber bill cruises through Senate panel, will see amendment in Appropriations

The week that was in Florida politics — March 27

House Speaker: Don't expect a House Republican health plan

House Speaker: Don’t expect a House Republican health plan

House minority leader sees chance for Medicaid expansion this session

Budget amendment for land-buying withdrawn but may be back, senator says

Senate panel clears water bill; environment, industry groups concerned

Florida credit unions name Steve Crisafulli 2014 'Lawmaker of the Year'

Florida credit unions name Steve Crisafulli 2014 ‘Lawmaker of the Year’