AFP Runs New Radio Spot Against Medicaid Expansion

Americans for Prosperitys (AFP) Florida chapter released a new radio ad on Wednesday, urging the Florida Legislature to reject Medicaid expansion. Currently, the Florida Senate supports Medicaid expansion while Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida House stand against it.

At some point, the Senate is going to have to recognize that Floridians do not want more federally run health care, said Chris Hudson, AFPs director in Florida, on Wednesday. Their plan will force a massive regulatory burden and even bigger financial drain on the state. Even worse? Their plan does nothing to ensure Floridians get the care they deserve. The Senate should be working with the House and Gov. Scott to hold the federal government accountable, and refocus on what they were elected to do balance the budget.

Hudson said the Senate was standing in the way of Scotts proposed tax cuts, including reducing cellphone and cable services taxes by $470 million.

By choosing to play politics, the Senate is going to kill a $690 million tax-cut package, Hudson said. The state should be balancing the budget and leaving dollars in the pockets of Floridians for them to use the way they see fit.