Scott Quietly Backs Away From Jobs Prediction
Ralph De La Cruz: Gov. Rick Scott revises his campaign promise to create 700,000 jobs above normal economic growth in Florida.
The Hidden Hands in Redistricting: Corporations and Other Powerful Interests
ProPublica: When she was a state legislator, U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown worked with Republicans to create her congressional district -- and she has been unbeatable ever since.
Florida Government Has Created Plenty of Jobs … For Lawyers
Ralph De La Cruz: State lawmakers passed "statement" legislation last session about firearms, welfare and unions, and now Floridians are paying for those laws at the courthouse.
In Florida Politics, Who Decides What’s ‘Fair’?
Ralph De La Cruz: As with class-size reduction, redistricting pits politicians against voters.
In Senate Campaign, A Search for ‘Colonel’ of Truth
Ralph De La Cruz: After being the early leader to become the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, Mike McCalister is paying a political price for a questionable interpretation of his military past.
The Governor’s Monthly Health Care Premium: $30
Ralph De La Cruz: Gov. Rick Scott benefits from taxpayer-subsidized, low-cost insurance.