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Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Democratic Party today released the following statement in response to the House’s rejection of bipartisan consensus on full Medicaid expansion that would provide health coverage for Florida’s working families.   STATEMENT …

MORE FAILED LEADERSHIP: RICK SCOTT FLYS TO DC AS LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FLOUNDER Mr. Scott Goes To Washington – Sort of – on Friday [Miami Herald] “As the Florida Legislature prepares to complete the next-to-the-last week of the session …

PAULA DOCKERY PILLORIES RICK SCOTT FOR FAILURE TO DO THE RIGHT THING (OVER AND OVER AGAIN)  ‘The Right Thing to Do’? Really, Governor? [Florida Voices Editorial] “[…]Recently, a phrase he has used on occasion has become his latest catch …

PALM BEACH POST: SCOTT’S LEGISLATIVE ‘PRIORITIES ADRIFT’ Scott Keeps Calm, Carries on, Despite Priorities Adrift [Palm Beach Post] “Gov. Rick Scott is being challenged by top lawmakers on his pitch for low-income health insurance and the lone issues …

Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Democratic Party today released the following statement in response to the Senate’s passage of elections reform.  STATEMENT FROM FL DEMS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SCOTT ARCENEAUX:  “Since the beginning of the legislative session, …

RUDDERLESS GOVERNOR UNABLE TO LEAD HIS PARTYScott’s Legislative Agenda Coming Up Short [Orlando Sentinel] “It’s a glass-half-empty issue with potential political ramifications. With less than two weeks left in the 2013 legislative session, it’s becoming increasingly clear that …

Key Point: As another day passes, and nearly a million Floridians remain unable to access affordable health insurance, Governor Rick Scott is spending his time doing photo opportunities instead of rolling up his sleeves and getting to …

WITH 12 DAYS LEFT IN SESSION, SCOTT’S PRIORITIES LANGUISH Gov. Rick Scott’s Priorities in Danger as Session Hits Crucial Stage [Tampa Bay Times] “[…] His top priority of a $2,500 teacher pay raise appears in budget proposals not …

MIAMI HERALD: WEATHERFORD MUST STOP ‘IRRESPONSIBLE AND INSENSITIVE’ POLITICAL POSTURING ON MEDICAID Don’t Reject Medicaid Funds [Miami Herald] “The Florida House’s refusal to accept federal funds to expand Medicaid stands as the most confounding action of the 2013 …

  SUN SENTINEL ON ED BOARD MEETING WITH RICK SCOTT: ‘HE TALKED FOR ONE HOUR, AND SAID NOTHING’ Can Rick Scott Buy His Way Into a Second Term? [Sun Sentinel Editorial] “Gov. Rick Scott came to talk to …