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Rick Scott’s commission is focusing on the costs

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Gov. Rick Scott issued an executive order identifying nine areas he wants a blue-ribbon healthcare commission to examine regarding healthcare costs in Florida, including  how much money “taxpayer-funded” hospitals spend on lobbyists, campaign contributions, and advertising. This is the second healthcare commission the governor has created since 2011 and, like its predecessor, it has a focus on the care delivered at “taxpayer supported” hospitals. In the May 5 executive order, Scott spells out the profitability percentages in 2012 and 2006 for…

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Democrats blast Steve Crisafulli’s decision to end Florida House session 3 days early

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Although the budget impasse between the Legislature that led Speaker Steve Crisafulli to dismiss the House this afternoon illustrates the enmity between Republicans in the House & Senate, Democrats who have been advocating for the state to expand Medicaid coverage are happy to bash Crisafulli. “Today, the House leadership and the majority party failed Floridians,” said New Port Richey Democratic state Rep. Amanda Murphy. “As elected officials, we have one constitutionally required obligation: to pass a balanced budget. Leadership today unilaterally…

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Democratic Party chair says its ‘completely reprehensible’ to play politics with special needs bills

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In a growing rift between the chambers, the House of Representatives has sidelined a number of special needs bills pushed by Senate President Andy Gardiner and agreed to in a joint priorities’ agenda by both chambers before the start of session. Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant blasted the move in a press release saying it was completely reprehensible. Tant is a mother of a special needs child. “Some things are beyond partisan politics and political grandstanding,” Tant said in…

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Florida Democrats give warm welcome to Patrick Murphy in Senate run

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After announcing his bid for Marco Rubio’s U.S. Senate seat on Monday, Florida U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy received a warm welcome from Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant. “Patrick Murphy is a champion for middle class families, and his commonsense approach to the tough issues facing Florida and our country has earned him praise from all corners,” Tant said in a statement. “In Congress, Patrick has focused on strengthening Medicare and Social Security, standing up for our right to vote, protecting women’s…

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Jackie Toledo asks Hillsborough Republicans to help her ‘make history’

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There’s less than a week to go in the Tampa District 6 City Council runoff election, and though the race is officially non-partisan, both candidates are making a partisan pitch to their fellow party members. “We have a great opportunity in one week to make history. I could be the first Republican in District 6 to win this race,” Jackie Toledo told the dozens of members in attendance at the Hillsborough County Republican Executive Committee meeting Tuesday night at the…

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Hillsborough Democrats allocate money to aid Guido Maniscalco City Council bid

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The Hillsborough County Democratic Executive Committee on Monday voted to allocate $1,500 in funds to Tampa City Council candidate Guido Maniscalco in his bid to capture the District 6 City Council seat. The money will go for canvassing and phone banking. The 30-year-old Maniscalco is running against civil engineer Jackie Toledo in the March 24 runoff election. Early voting began on Monday and continues until Sunday in the district, which consists of West Tampa, Seminole Heights and parts of South…

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Catching up with Florida Democratic Party chair Allison Tant

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An Allison Tant rant was featured in a House Republican video produced for the annual Capitol Press Corps Press Skits. The segment set to rap music was taken from a news conference when Tant used strong language to head off a potential House Democratic eadership fight. It was unclear whether it was included to get laughs at Tant’s expense or to encourage the Democrats to get their act together; after a while a string of 81-39 victories get kind of redundant —…

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