Health industry gave millions to state officials involved in lawsuit

By Caitlin Ginley

The state officials who joined together to file a lawsuit challenging health care reform have collectively received at least $5 million in c

Excerpts from this story referencing "Rick Scott":

"… neral from 2007 until earlier this month, lost the primary to now-Governor Rick Scott. Pam Bondi, who succeeded McCollum as attorney general and will take up hi …"

ANALYSIS: Great Scott! Florida governor limits health care choices for state employees

By Wendell Potter

Florida Gov. Rick Scott criticized 'Obamacare'; now he's cutting health care choices for Florida state employees

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"… all.  …"

"… has led to some raised eyebrows and suspicions. In a column headlined, “Rick Scott Lets His Pals Run a Monopoly on State Employees’ Health Care Coverage, …"

ANALYSIS: Romney and Scott in Wonderland

By Wendell Potter

Illuminating statements: Scott administration says limits on choices aren't limits at all; Romney tells us corporations are people

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"… asserman Schultz’s point of view, certainly not her Republican governor, Rick Scott, and the folks who work for him at the state’s Department of Management …"

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Children's Defense Fund report on kids' gun deaths, new gun laws

By Susan Ferriss

Children's Defense Fund says more kids killed by gunfire than military deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Rick Scott":

"… ls.The report also describes another Florida gun-rights law signed by Gov. Rick Scott last year that forbids doctors or medical workers from asking patients abo …"

State Integrity Investigation provides 'roadmap' for ethics reform

By Caitlin Ginley

Florida group cites State Integrity Investigation in pushing for change.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Rick Scott":

"… its agenda.Integrity Florida has also met with senior members of Governor Rick Scott’s staff, who received an advanced copy of the group’s report.Lane Wrig …"

Youth rehabilitation centers in Florida under scrutiny

By Susan Ferriss

Florida public defenders ask for juveniles to be removed from privately run rehabilitation center.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Rick Scott":

"… stant Attorney General Thomas Perez said in a cover letter to Florida Gov. Rick Scott.In a January 2012 reply to Perez, Scott defended the state’s oversight s …"

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2 paths forward for uninsured, 1 clouded by ruling

By The Associated Press

Court ruling giving states leeway on Medicaid casts uncertainty on new coverage for millions

Excerpts from this story referencing "Rick Scott":

"… states to come on board. That's not to say all of them will; Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced over the weekend that his state will opt out, and others will pr …"

OPINION: Why insurers want ObamaCare's Medicaid business

By Wendell Potter

Pay no attention to GOP governors; health insurers want that new Medicaid business.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Rick Scott":

"… on of Medicaid. Don’t be fooled by Republican governors like Florida’s Rick Scott and Texas’ Rick Perry, who are saying they’ll opt out of the Medicaid …"

State laws vary widely on voting rights for felons

By Maryann Batlle and Carl Straumsheim

A convicted felon in Maine can vote from prison, while a felon in Florida may never vote again.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Rick Scott":

"… ns in Florida must apply to the state Board of Executive Clemency — Gov. Rick Scott and his three-person Cabinet — after they have completed their sentences …"

Florida once again at center of debate over voting rules

By Ethan Magoc

The state that ignited a battle in 2000 is ground zero for another partisan debate over who should be allowed to vote.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Rick Scott":

"… of the vote, you can overrule anything. People go off to extremes.”Gov. Rick Scott, who signed the 2011 law, took an interest in voter rolls when an analysis …"

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