Bad News for a Graying State: Worldwide Rise in Diabetes Expected
Ralph De La Cruz: The International Diabetes Federation projects an alarming worldwide increase in diabetes by 2030. In Florida, diabetes is already well above the national average.
Game On in Tallahassee: Florida Casinos and Hundreds of Lobbyists
Ralph De La Cruz: More than 100 lobbyists -- on both sides of the issue -- are working a bill that would allow three casino projects in South Florida.
Despite Controversy, Florida Moves Forward With Teacher Merit Pay
Mc Nelly Torres: The Sunshine State leads the nation in instituting merit pay for public school teachers.
For Florida, Alabama’s Immigration Enforcement Has Unintended Consequences
Ralph De La Cruz: Alabama's politicians decided to one-up Arizona's immigration enforcement law -- and the effort has resulted in unintended and painful consequences for Alabama businesses.
The Cost of Pushing the Constitutional Envelope
Ralph De La Cruz: The state legislature and Gov. Rick Scott pushed the constitutional envelope so far this past legislative session that you almost need a scorecard to keep up with the legal challenges it's facing at taxpayer expense.
What If Communism Ended in Cuba and No One Believed It?
Ralph De La Cruz: The Cuban government has announced that Cuban citizens (but not exiles and foreigners) will be able to buy and sell real estate as of Nov. 10.