April 5, 2015 - 6:00pm
Jimmy Buffett to Play Concert at Florida Capitol
Submitted by Anonymous on April 6, 2015 - 2:32pm
Jimmy Buffett is ready to rock the Florida Capitol this week, where he'll be playing as part of a rally to save the Florida Everglades.
Buffett, who is perhaps best known for his hits "Margaritaville" and "Cheeseburger in Paradise," will play an acoustic set Tuesday morning. The rally will be sponsored by the Everglades Coalition as part of Everglades Day, where environmentalists will head to the Capitol to push efforts to save the Everglades.
The rally will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Old Capitol.
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JMI's Bob McClure Urges Caution on Medicaid Expansion
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 6, 2015 - 1:00pm
Dr. Bob McClure, the president and CEO of the James Madison Institute (JMI), a group which fights for free-market solutions and economic opportunity, offered his take on the debate in the Florida Legislature over whether to accept federal dollars to expand Medicaid.
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Rick Scott Closer to House than Senate on LIP
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 6, 2015 - 12:23pm
On Monday, Gov. Rick Scott, R-Fla., waded into the growing battle between the two chambers of the Florida Legislature over the budget and Medicaid expansion. Scott signaled that he was closer to the House side, expressing some hesitation on Medicaid expansion, including expanding the low-income pool (LIP).
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Marijuana Legalization Advocates Claim Momentum After Florida Poll
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 6, 2015 - 10:24am
Marijuana legalization advocates from across the nation cheered a Quinnipiac poll that shows Floridians remain staunchly behind medical marijuana and a majority of voters in the Sunshine State back legalization for recreational use.
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Gwen Graham Raises $525,000 in First Quarter
Submitted by Kevin Derby on April 6, 2015 - 10:19am
U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, D-Fla., will be a top target for Republicans in 2016 as they look to knock off the congressional freshman. But Graham put together an impressive first quarter of 2015 fundraising effort, announcing on Monday she had brought in more than $525,000 and had around $480,000 in the bank.
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Jeff Atwater Leads Over Less Known Democrats in Early 2016 Senate Poll
April 5, 2015 - 6:00pm
Medical Marijuana Still Polls Well in Florida After Amendment 2 Loss
April 5, 2015 - 6:00pm
Is Scott Arceneaux Really Going to Work for Hillary Clinton?
April 4, 2015 - 6:00pm
For a Democrat so shunned by party leadership she's virtually been thrown in a trash can and shredded with the office secrets, Leslie Wimes has the darndest collection of highly placed, in-the-know FDP sources.
Born-Again Parenting
April 5, 2015 - 6:00pm
For a variety of reasons, I gave up alcohol Jan. 4.
I have your attention, don't I?
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