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State Lawmakers Might Not Make Decision On Medicaid Expansion

April 23, 2013

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.

In Lakeland Senator’s Bills, Questions About Personal Benefit

April 23, 2013

Steve Miller: State Sen. Kelli Stargel, R-Lakeland, is a good example of how Florida politicians can circumvent financial disclosure laws.

As Firearm Ownership Rises, Florida Gun Murders Increasing

April 21, 2013

In the last decade, gun murders in Florida have surged 38 percent. Experts are divided over the cause.

Anti-Sick Time Bill Has Little Public Support, But Lawmaker Says It’s ‘Right Thing’ To Do

April 19, 2013

Ashley Lopez: State Sen. David Simmons, R-Altamonte Springs, said his bill prohibiting local governments from requiring companies to provide benefits is "the right thing" to do -- though advocates for the poor and most of the public believe his bill is harmful.

U.S. Senate Releases Immigration Plans With Path To Citizenship, Secure Borders

April 17, 2013

Ashley Lopez: The Senate's bipartisan Gang of Eight -- which includes Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio -- filed their long-awaited immigration reform plan today.

Gov. Rick Scott, Democrats Criticize House Medicaid Expansion Alternative

April 15, 2013

Ashley Lopez: Members of the more conservative Florida House released their alternative plan to Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act last week. So far, both Democrats and Gov. Rick Scott have criticized the plan.