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Florida’s long term care COVID-19 stats are significantly better than the national average

by Alyssa Parker | Jun 3, 2020

Newly released federal data shows that Florida's rate of nursing home cases and fatalities related to the coronavirus pandemic – the subject of extensive public criticism – is in fact significantly better than the national average. A new report from the federal...

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Study: Florida ranks high for states needing the most financial help due to pandemic

by Jordan Kirkland | Jun 1, 2020

With states continuing to lose massive amounts of tax revenue while still having to support their residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study on Monday ranked which states were struggling the most financially. In compiling its list for States That Need the...

Mediation “fruitless” in fight over gun law

by News Service of Florida | Jun 1, 2020

The National Rifle Association and Florida officials are asking a federal judge to drop court-ordered mediation in a lawsuit challenging a 2018 state law that prevents people under age 21 from purchasing firearms. The ban was included in a sweeping law passed in...

Monday Mailbag: Not What You Expected Edition

by Brian Burgess | Jun 1, 2020

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Champ and Chump of the Week – 5/29/20: Ron DeSantis and Nikki Fried

by Jordan Kirkland | May 29, 2020

At the end of every week, we praise a political playmaker, “swipe left” on the week’s biggest political loser, and explain what it all means for Florida’s political arena. CHAMP: Governor Ron DeSantis Champ of the Week Conservatives received two major victories on...

DeSantis: Even with massive increase in testing, Florida COVID-19 cases getting harder to find

by Alyssa Parker | May 29, 2020

Florida has administered almost one million covid-19 tests since March, and within the last 12 days, the overwhelming majority of all tests are coming back negative. During a press conference Friday held in Boca Raton, Governor Ron DeSantis compared Florida's covid-19...

University system leaders approve blueprint for reopening

by Alyssa Parker | May 29, 2020

The Florida university system’s governing board on Thursday approved a broad blueprint for how to reopen campuses in the fall, which will help schools as they work to finalize their individual plans over the next two weeks. State university system Chancellor Marshall...

Parents of students: should you receive cash for teaching your kids this fall?

by Brian Burgess | May 28, 2020

We want your opinion about your child's education, and about how Florida should approach the 2020-2021 school year. Take the survey! Loading…

Emoji-Meter: Nikki Fried, Joe Gruters, Brendan Farrington, NASA and more!

by Brian Burgess | May 28, 2020

The Capitolist Emoji-Meter for May 22-28, 2020: 🔥 EMOJI-METER 🔥 Sometimes words just aren't enough. Ron DeSantis DeSantis maintains the status quo on Florida's Supreme Court by replacing his previous conservative appointees with two new ones. Good enough for...

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Brian Mast’s threat to Florida’s farmers also threatens President Trump

by Brian Burgess | May 13, 2020

Congressman Brian Mast is a war hero, unquestionably conservative, and clearly passionate about fighting for his district. No one can deny his commitment to trying to fix his district's ongoing water issues. But Mast's failure to see the bigger picture outside his...

The Time To Open Is Now

by State Representative Anthony Sabatini | Apr 22, 2020

It’s time for a return to normality in the Sunshine State. Beginning this weekend, the Governors of Georgia and South Carolina—based on the most recent scientific data—are re-opening the economies of their States. Florida should safely follow our neighbor's lead and...

Make Certain All Patients Can Access Necessary Medications

by Sal Nuzzo and William Smith | Mar 30, 2020

In the wake of attempts to curb the spread of COVID-19, it’s vital to take every opportunity to examine the impact of healthcare policies on our state’s elderly population. As the virus’ impacts are most concerning in older individuals, the fact that more than 20...

Congresswoman Castor in a Unique Position to Support Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

by Paul Jallo | Mar 26, 2020

There are more electric vehicles in Florida than any state other than California, and we can expect to see the total number to rise rapidly in the future. Unfortunately, the infrastructure needed to charge these vehicles is lagging behind demand. Thankfully, last year...

Kirkland: We don’t have to destroy Florida’s economy to defeat coronavirus

by Jordan Kirkland | Mar 24, 2020

With the coronavirus outbreak continuing to plague much of Central and South Florida, Florida Democrats, political pundits and members of the media have seized the opportunity to drag Governor Ron DeSantis' name through the mud in an effort to prop up their political...

Free college? No thanks, I’d rather pay for it myself

by Genesis Sanchez | Mar 17, 2020

Democrat Bernie Sanders and millions of "Bernie Bros" across the nation - his supporters - seem to think American college students "deserve" to have the United States government cover their tuition costs. Today, tens of thousands of college students will visit polling...

Comprehensive community oversight is the key to accountability

by Brian Burgess | Mar 5, 2020

For the past couple of weeks, we have been hearing reports from Tallahassee of an abuse of power and taxpayer funds of a statewide domestic violence coalition. This has propelled the Legislature to reevaluate how this tragic and expensive profiteering occurred. As the...