Florida insurance agents worry their role will be minimized in new health insurance exchanges. The federal health law calls for a group of people called navigators to assist consumers with shopping for plans in the online marketplaces. But as Lynn Hatter reports, even though the federal government will run Florida’s exchange, insurance agents are still hoping the state will regulate the navigators.
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in two cases that could redefine marriage in this country. Today, supporters of gay marriage held rallies in all fifty states and Jessica Palombo has this report from the rally that took place at the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee.
When babies are born in a Florida hospital, doctors are required to perform a series of tests to make sure they’re healthy. But right now, a simple test, called a pulse oximetry test, which checks for critical congenital heart defects, isn’t required. Regan McCarthy reports a bill filed in the Florida legislature would change that.
Florida lawmakers traded their amendments and bill language for hammers and nails during a seven-day Habitat for Humanity “blitz build”. Ryan Benk Reports the home will be turned over to a Tallahassee woman and her family.
Easter may be coming up, but Florida’s Governor and First Lady celebrated a little earlier this past weekend. As Sascha Cordner reports, they hosted foster care kids, children with disabilities, and military families at the Governor’s Mansion for an Easter egg hunt.