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Medicaid expansion passes second Senate committee unanimously

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Despite testimony urging them to be wary of tapping into any increased Medicaid dollars, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services on Tuesday passed its Medicaid expansion bill that would provide coverage to an estimated 800,000 uninsured Floridians. Though the committee had been given three hours to debate and discuss SB 7044, sponsored by state Sen. Aaron Bean, it moved the bill in less than one hour. It passed unanimously despite opposition from Americans for Prosperity as well as…

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National Federation of Independent Business endorses @marcorubio

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Today the National Federation of Independent Business, America’s leading small business association, announced its full support and endorsement of Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate at a campaign event in Tampa with Florida small business owners. With so much focus on the high-profile races in Florida, the hotly contested seat will be watched closely this election cycle. NFIB’s support puts the active grassroots and financial backing from Florida’s small business owners behind Rubio, who is a proven pro-small business leader in Florida.…

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Jack Latvala earns another major endorsement in campaign for S-16, this time winning the support of the NFIB

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The National Federation of Independent Business, Florida’s leading small-business association, announced its endorsement of Jack Latvala for Senate District 16. “NFIB supports Jack Latvala because he has the best interests of business owners in mind,” NFIB/Florida Executive Director Bill Herrle said. “He has proven his dedication to Florida and small business in the past, and as a small business owner, he knows what’s best for small business in this tough economy.” Latvala stated: “I am honored to earn NFIB’s endorsement…

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