New Restrictions on Felons Could Cost Taxpayers
Ralph De La Cruz: Two changes to state law will make it tougher for felons to vote and better their education.
Florida Lawmakers Pushed to Deregulate Assisted Living Industry
Ralph De La Cruz: Over the past four years, lawmakers have tried to deregulate an industry that has shown an inability to regulate itself.
ObamaCare Money OK — For Abstinence-Only Program
Ralph De La Cruz: After turning down more than $50 million in health care funds on the principle that Florida is fighting the federal government in court over the Affordable Health Care Act, state lawmakers have now accepted $2.5 million in AHCA money for an abstinence-only sex education program.
A Fine Mess for Ethics Commission
Ralph De La Cruz: At a time when state government is squeezing budget blood out of the state turnip, the Florida Ethics Commission has given up on collecting $360,000. And more forgiveness is expected.
Bondi Under Fire For Forced Resignations of Two Lawyers
Ralph De La Cruz: The forced resignations of two successful foreclosure mill prosecutors has prompted calls for an investigation into Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi.
The Cost of Political ‘Consistency’
Ralph De La Cruz: Florida lawmakers continue to turn away tens of millions from the federal government. And this time no one's even quite sure why, or who, is responsible.