Politics – Page 51 – Florida Center for Investigative Reporting

Amid State and Federal Gambling Probe, Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll Resigns

March 14, 2013

Ashley Lopez: Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll resigned amid news that she is part of a state and federal investigation of a charity organization for veterans, which is tied to an Internet cafe company suspected of racketeering.

Florida Senate Panel Shoots Down Medicaid Expansion

March 12, 2013

Ashley Lopez: It looks like Medicaid expansion in Florida under the federal health care law might not happen.

In Immigration Discussion, Jeb Bush Fell Victim to Bad Timing. Or Did He?

March 7, 2013

Ashley Lopez: There are a couple of explanations floating around for what's going on with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.

Florida House Speaker Opposes Expanding Medicaid Program His Family Needed

March 7, 2013

Ashley Lopez: Florida House Speaker Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, admitted that his family relied on Medicaid when they were struggling and his baby brother was dying of cancer.

Following Criticism, Jeb Bush’s Lobbyist Withdraws State Registration

March 6, 2013

Steve Miller: Meridian Strategies, the lobbying firm that doubles as the management group for Jeb Bush’s controversial education reform nonprofits, on Monday pulled its lobbying registration following a Sunday news story questioning its role in the Bush operations.

Jeb Bush Backs Away From ‘Path To Citizenship’

March 5, 2013

Ashley Lopez: Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush took a hard right turn while Congress hashes out immigration reform plans.