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GOP REJECTS SCOTT’S LEADERSHIP Fla. Senate May Fail to Confirm Some Scott Picks [AP] “Some appointments by Florida Gov. Rick Scott appear in jeopardy of getting passed up this year by the Florida Senate. Among those at the top …

WEATHERFORD, GOP ‘IGNORING REALITY,’ FAILING TO LEAD ON MEDICAID REFORM House Speaker Will Weatherford in Control of Medicaid Decision [Tampa Bay Times] “[…]So, as the state Legislature heads into its final weeks with a solution still nowhere in …

‘BARE-BONES’ HOUSE GOP ALTERNATIVE TO MEDICAID EXPANSION LEAVES $50 BILLION ON TABLE, INSURES FAR FEWER FL Dems Statement on House GOP’s Alternative to Medicaid Expansion [Florida Democratic Party Press Release] The Florida Democratic Party released the following statement …

Tallahassee, FL — The Florida Democratic Party released the following statement in response to the House Republican’s proposed plan for Medicaid expansion.   Statement from Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant: “Today Speaker Will Weatherford offered a …

HOUSE DEMS DEMAND MEDICAID EXPANSION BE A PART OF ANY BUDGET House Democrats Plan Protest Vote on Health Care [The Florida Current] “House Democrats say they will stand together in opposition to the House’s budget proposal to make …

  FL DEMS CHAIR TANT JOINS DEM WOMENS CLUB OF FLORIDA IN CALLING ATTENTION TO PARENT TRIGGER, MEDICAID EXPANSION Fla. Democratic Women: ‘We Continue To Be Under Assault In This State’ [WFSU] “Democratic women from all over Florida …

I wanted to make sure you heard the good news — Senator Bill Nelson formally announced his support for marriage equality. In his statement Sen. Nelson said, “To discriminate against one class and not another is …

RICK SCOTT ‘IN THE MOST TROUBLE’ FOR 2014, DOESN’T STAND FOR MUCH Which Governors Are Most Vulnerable in 2014? [New York Times] “[…]Mr. Scott appears to be in the most trouble. A recent Quinnipiac surveyshowed former Gov. Charlie …

ORLANDO SENTINEL: DEMOCRATS WINNERS IN 2013 LEGISLATIVE SESSION SO FAR Winners, Losers so Far in the 2013 Legislative Session [Orlando Sentinel] “Winner: Democrats—With increased numbers come more leverage to influence budget and election reforms, and Democratic lawmakers have …