Former Florida Senate president Don Gaetz says Medicaid Expansion is a dead issue for the next three to five years. And as Lynn Hatter reports, the Senator says lawmakers are now focused on what he calls second tier healthcare plans.
Lawmakers have yet to unveil legislation for the plan, but none the less, a gaming agreement between Florida and the Seminole Indian tribe is on the tip of many lobbyists’ tongues. Regan McCarthy reports the tribe released an advertisement on the deal Tuesday, while others are taking polls and holding press conferences to get their opinions heard.
A number of state lawmakers have joined with suicide prevention advocates are hoping to cut down on deaths, mainly among Florida youth. Sascha Cordner reports.
A Senate panel took up new drone legislation [today] Tuesday. Nick Evans reports the measure aims at protecting Floridians from injury or property damage, but it’s moving forward without a controversial form of liability.
Some of Florida’s top scientists and academics are sounding the alarm as the Legislature considers allowing collectors to keep the historic artifacts they pull from rivers and streams. The bill passed the House Economic Development and Tourism Subcommittee today, as we hear from Jim Ash.
To kick off her North Florida Farm Tour, Congresswoman Gwen Graham is delving into the experiences of modern farmers. Kate Payne reports.