Florida’s maverick Republican governor has spent years decrying the Affordable Care Act. And ever since his pal Donald Trump was elected president in November, Scott has paid several visits to Washington hoping to convince Congress to repeal and replace Obamacare. here
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“I want a repeal as quickly as (they) can get it done. Day one would be nice for me.” Rick Scott
The Florida Commission on Ethics is interviewing the three local officials alleged to have steered a $1.35 million Go Hillsborough contract to the client of a politically connected public relations consultant.
Investigators interviewed Hillsborough County commissioners Ken Hagan and Sandy Murman last week in Tallahassee. Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn will meet with the ethics commission while in the state capital Monday and Tuesday.here Andhere
Anti Pot Florida GOP State Representative Cary Pigman of Avon Park was ought drunk on the Florida Turnpike in Port St. Lucie. Hhis blood alcohol levels were 0.140 and 0.150 and they found a an open wine bottle in the front passenger seat. here
"Politicians in Tallahassee are facing pressure from anti-energy groups to ban hydraulic fracturing in Florida. This ban could hurt our energy savings, jobs and environmental progress. Tell your Florida legislators today to oppose this harmful ban on fracking!" here
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Energy Citizens is a front group backed by the American Petroleum Institute, the main trade group and lobbying arm of the oil industry, to fight climate change legislation.
Last year, DFA members helped elect Aramis Ayala -- a powerhouse who ran on progressive values to become the first Black State's Attorney ever elected in Florida history, and the first woman to serve as a State Attorney in Orange and Osceola counties. Now she is under attack by the Florida GOP.
Be part of the kick-off for a countywide, high-energy, sustained campaign to build a Safe, Scenic, Sensational (and Shaded) Trail network across Hillsborough County and across the region.here
"To change something, at a minimum, you must understand it. And I see a lot of people trying to change things they don't understand." ------- Donna Davis
Florida INC. is considering a bill that would limit cities’ ability to regulate businesses and industries.here -------------------------- Florida mayors voice their concerns in Tallahassee about bills under consideration by the Legislature that limit local control.