Ashley Lopez: At the same time the Republican-led Florida Legislature was turning down federal funds that would pay for expanding the state’s Medicaid program to more than 1 million people who cannot afford health insurance, those same state lawmakers were working to keep their own insurance premiums lower than most other state employees.

Ashley Lopez: Florida’s 2013 legislative session ended last week without state lawmakers agreeing on a plan to accept federal money for expanding Medicaid in the state. Now, Democrats are asking the governor to call a special session to work out a deal.

Ashley Lopez: Florida’s legislative session ends in two weeks and state lawmakers say they might not reach a decision on whether to accept the federal government’s health care reform money to expand Medicaid.

Ashley Lopez: The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act is good news for most Americans without health insurance. The notable exception: poor people.

Ashley Lopez: Following the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act, Gov. Rick Scott also said he won’t create a mandated health insurance exchange program.

Howard Goodman: A study finds Florida one of the worst states in the nation for income and financial security.

Ralph De La Cruz: Sen. Mike Fasano is a rare breed — a legislator who isn’t afraid to buck his party when it’s wrong.

Ralph De La Cruz: Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Paige St. John reports that Gov. Rick Scott is secretly pushing to shutter Citizens Property Insurance.