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Brightline’s high-speed hype machine hits another snag, slashes ridership forecasts (again)

Brightline’s high-speed hype machine hits another snag, slashes ridership forecasts (again)

by Brian Burgess | Mar 25, 2024

Wow, you really have to hand it to the public relations firm helping Brightline spin the media. Four days ago, a story appeared in an obscure South Florida blog claiming that Brightline can’t keep up with demand. As a longtime Brightline doubter, that caught my...
Looming recreational marijuana decision could trigger massive legalization campaign – are opponents high on their own supply?

Looming recreational marijuana decision could trigger massive legalization campaign – are opponents high on their own supply?

by Brian Burgess | Mar 5, 2024

The Florida Supreme Court is expected to spark a decision this month on ballot language that could light up the opportunity for voters to decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana. How many hits from the metaphor bong can I weave into this analysis piece to...
As nation’s highest court grapples with Florida’s social media law, Republicans need to regroup on free speech

As nation’s highest court grapples with Florida’s social media law, Republicans need to regroup on free speech

by Brian Burgess | Feb 29, 2024

Despite conservative frustration with heavy-handed content moderation by big social media companies, Republicans must come up with better solutions than government oversight In an era where the internet serves as the forefront of public discourse, the Supreme...
More measles cases reported in South Florida as public school air quality concerns mount

More measles cases reported in South Florida as public school air quality concerns mount

by Brian Burgess | Feb 26, 2024

A measles outbreak in one of Florida’s largest public school systems underscores the need for better indoor air quality monitoring in aging public school buildings. Two new cases over the weekend added to the growing measles outbreak at Manatee Bay Elementary...
Amid controversies, state nears decision to award billions for Medicaid Managed Care

Amid controversies, state nears decision to award billions for Medicaid Managed Care

by Brian Burgess | Feb 18, 2024

With billions on the line and the healthcare of millions in question, Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration must find ways to hold Medicaid providers accountable. As Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) prepares for next week’s...
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