EMT Working Group Discusses Balance Billing, Ambulance Costs
Complaints from Floridians hit with surprise bills after a ride in an ambulance have the state’s insurance consumer advocate looking for answers. First responders are pointing at insurers.
View ArticleWhy Isn't It Mandatory For Doctors To Use A State Drug Monitoring Database?
The governor and state lawmakers are proposing new prescription limits to fight opioid abuse. But they also want to require physicians use a long-standing drug monitoring database—raising the question,...
View ArticleGov Scott Seeks Documents, Audio From Supreme Court
A few words among Florida supreme court justices mumbled on a hot mic, has the governor looking for answers. The exchange came at the end of a high profile hearing over who will name three upcoming...
View ArticleFL Lawmakers Propose Clearing The Path For More Needle Exchange Programs
As opioid abuse rises across the state some lawmakers are pushing to clear the way for more needle exchange programs. Many physicians whole-heartedly support the strategy as a way to reduce the harm of...
View ArticleLawmakers Look For Exceptions As Marriage Prohibition For Minors Nears Approval
Florida lawmakers are on the verge of prohibiting marriage for minors. Identical measures have one committee left in the House and Senate, but some conservative lawmakers want exceptions.
View ArticleBipartisan FL Lawmakers Unveil Criminal Justice Reform Package
A bipartisan coalition of Florida lawmakers are pushing two criminal justice reforms meant to roll back mass incarceration.
View ArticleSen Approps Chair Wants To Refine Environmental Spending
New Senate appropriations chairman Rob Bradley wants more of the land acquisition trust fund going to land purchasing and management.
View ArticleGov Scott Wants Justice To Recuse Herself In Judicial Appointments Case
Florida Governor Rick Scott is pushing for Supreme Court Justice Barbara Pariente to recuse herself from a major case deciding the limits of the governor’s appointment powers.
View ArticleGov Candidate Gwen Graham Criticizes Cancellation Of Temporary Protected Status
The Trump administration’s decision to end temporary protected status for Haitians who sought shelter in the US after a major earthquake is drawing bipartisan pushback in Florida.
View ArticleConstitution Revision Commission To Consider Three Ed Measures
The Constitution Revision Commission is considering a handful of education proposals.
View ArticleFL Tourism Through Three Quarters Breaks 88 Million
Florida Governor Rick Scott is touting a record tourism despite a challenging Hurricane season.
View ArticleCRC Advances Measure Restricting Naming Of Public Projects
The Florida Constitution Revision Commission is considering an amendment prohibiting governments from naming public projects after sitting members.
View ArticleFL Senator Pushing To Exempt Streaming Video From Taxes
Florida levies a tax on communications services—things like cable and cell phones, but also streaming services. Now one lawmaker wants to carve out internet video from the tax.
View ArticleFL Lawmaker Wants To Block Cabinet From Raising Money During Session
A Florida Democrat wants to impose the same fundraising restrictions legislators face each session on the state’s cabinet officials.
View ArticleFL Prosecutors Warn Congress About Drug Treatment Fraud
Two Palm Beach prosecutors are calling on Congress to outlaw the kickbacks some patient brokers receive for connecting people with drug treatment. They believe those incentives encourage relapse rather...
View ArticleGov Scott Orders Sexual Harassment Training, Sidesteps Workman Pick
Florida Governor Rick Scott is ordering state agencies to develop training and reporting guidelines for sexual harassment.
View ArticleLawmakers Wrestle With Harassment Ahead Of Legislative Session
With the 2018 legislative session looming, state officials are doing their level best to defuse a widening sexual harassment scandal. The governor is ordering new training at state agencies.
View ArticleFL House Panel Opening Session With Measure Aimed At Discouraging Tax & Fee...
The Florida House is wasting no time pursuing one of Governor Rick Scott’s session priorities. One committee will take up a tax and fee measure on the opening day.
View ArticleSenate Panel To Take Up Felony Theft Changes
Shortly after lawmakers gavel in the 2018 session they’ll start working on measures in committee. A Senate Criminal Justice panel will take up a raft of reforms including Sen. Randolph Bracy’s(D-...
View ArticleTax And Fee Supermajority Measure Heading For House Floor
As the 2018 legislative session gets under way Republicans are forging ahead with a plan to make it harder for future lawmakers to raise taxes. The initiative has broad support among GOP leaders, and...
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