by Guest Contributor | Jan 23, 2020
Florida may be known as the Sunshine State but that it wouldn’t be unfair to call it the Senior State either. Florida has the second-highest senior population in the nation following California and the numbers keep growing. For seniors and others living on a fixed...
by Guest Contributor | Sep 10, 2019
The following op-ed was submitted to The Capitolist by Leslie Dougher and represents the opinion of the author. Now that Congress is back in session, our lawmakers must finish a task they started earlier this year—and that is passing common-sense legislation that once...
by Guest Contributor | Jun 4, 2019
Florida’s vast water resources are the lifeblood of Florida and are precisely why our state is such a vibrant and unique part of America. Water is at the core of Florida’s economy and a defining feature of our state’s identity. Our beautiful beaches, lakes, and...
by Guest Contributor | May 8, 2019
The Trump Administration recently proposed a rule that would fix the broken prescription drug rebate system and lower out-of-pocket costs for patients, including Medicare Part D beneficiaries living with chronic illnesses like epilepsy. The Epilepsy Association of the...
by Guest Contributor | May 1, 2019
Legislation to improve access to care and address the primary care shortage in our state is unfortunately being blocked by a handful of state senators who insist on maintaining “business as usual.” The harsh reality is that this approach jeopardizes the health and...