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DeSantis’s $114 billion budget: fiscal prudence sprinkled with populist fluff

DeSantis’s $114 billion budget: fiscal prudence sprinkled with populist fluff

by Brian Burgess | Dec 11, 2023

When Governor Ron DeSantis dropped his latest budget proposal last week, Florida political observers were treated to a masterful populist public relations ploy. Amidst a stern bout of belt-tightening in which DeSantis asked lawmakers for about $4.6 billion less than...
Scott’s team debunks rumored 2026 return to Tallahassee, says he remains focused on national issues

Scott’s team debunks rumored 2026 return to Tallahassee, says he remains focused on national issues

by Brian Burgess | Dec 5, 2023

Jackie Schutz Zeckman, campaign manager for U.S. Senator Rick Scott, firmly dismissed recent speculations that Scott might seek his old job again in 2026. Emphasizing Scott’s commitment to his role in Washington, Zeckman said he remains focused on his current...
With procurement deadline approaching, need for Medicaid accountability front and center

With procurement deadline approaching, need for Medicaid accountability front and center

by Brian Burgess | Dec 5, 2023

In a matter of just weeks, Florida will hit a crucial deadline for Medicaid reprocurement, a process that awards massive government contracts to provide healthcare services to about 5 million people every month. With that many people and billions of dollars in...
Swamp swap? Rumors of a win-win role reversal between Rick Scott and Ron DeSantis

Swamp swap? Rumors of a win-win role reversal between Rick Scott and Ron DeSantis

by Brian Burgess | Dec 4, 2023

In the shadowy corridors of power where Florida’s political chess is played, whispers of an unprecedented job swap between U.S. Senator Rick Scott and Governor Ron DeSantis are stirring up a storm. It’s a tale that might make even the most seasoned...
Media Check: Tampa Bay and LA Times attack DeSantis debate talking points with “science”

Media Check: Tampa Bay and LA Times attack DeSantis debate talking points with “science”

by Brian Burgess | Nov 30, 2023

Tonight marks the highly anticipated debate between Florida Governors Ron DeSantis and California Governor Gavin Newsom, a political showdown with pundits ready to pounce. Fair-minded political observers have been braced over the last few days for the inevitable slew...
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