February 20, 2012
By Greg Giordano Legislation is currently working its way through the Florida Legislature that will limit what perpetrators of heinous crimes can receive from their victims. The legislation filed by Senator Mike Fasano and Representative Richard Steinberg is modeled after a bill that passed in New Jersey in 2009. The bill seeks to plug holes [...]
February 16, 2012
By Bentley Lipscomb Vaccinations are truly one of the health care industry’s greatest success stories. Immunizations are credited with preventing an estimated 14 million cases of disease and avoiding 33,000 deaths a year. Access to vaccines, especially for at-risk populations, should be embraced as a national imperative. That’s why Florida’s senior population should pay close attention to [...]
February 2, 2012
By Florida State Representative Scott Plakon As a longtime fan and admirer of Rush Limbaugh, I was disappointed to hear his comments regarding the work of the Congressional Redistricting Subcommittee on which I am honored to serve. His suggestions that we “rigged” the maps to force Allen West out of Congress are simply ludicrous. I [...]