Members phkrause Posted August 29 Author Members Posted August 29 Democrats go on the offense, Republicans play defense after Hope Florida grand jury report leak Florida Democrats went on the offensive Thursday against Republican leaders after the release of a blistering statewide grand jury report that found $10 million in Medicaid funds were “misappropriated” and wound up being used for “political activities.” https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/08/27/democrats-fired-up-republicans-on-the-defense-after-hope-florida-grand-jury-report-leaked-to-the-press/? DeSantis administration moving to regulate AI from pre-K to Ph.D. In concert, state bodies governing public pre-K through Ph.D. students are implementing policies addressing safety and classroom use of artificial intelligence. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/08/28/desantis-administration-moving-to-regulate-ai-from-pre-k-to-phd/? Gun policy emerges as an early flashpoint in Florida governor’s race Byron Donalds says that the choice between himself and David Jolly for Florida governor “could not be clearer,” and that’s certainly the case when it comes to comparing the two major candidates positions regarding the regulation of guns and the people who use them. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/08/27/gun-policy-emerges-as-an-early-flashpoint-in-florida-governors-race/? Pediatric group wins early legal battle against DeSantis administration and its Medicaid rates An administrative judge has refused to dismiss the state’s largest pediatric care provider’s allegations the DeSantis administration miscalculated Medicaid rates to cover the costs of applied behavioral analysis for children with autism. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/08/27/pediatric-group-wins-early-legal-battle-against-desantis-administration-and-its-medicaid-rates/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 30 Author Members Posted August 30 David Jolly: First Lady Casey DeSantis, Hope Florida were ‘used’ in a ‘sinister plan’ Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly ripped into Republicans again Friday over the grand jury report on Hope Florida. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/08/28/david-jolly-first-lady-casey-desantis-hope-florida-were-used-in-a-sinister-plan/? In Tampa, RFK Jr. questions accuracy of report of measles deaths in Pennsylvania TAMPA — U.S. Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended the Trump administration’s stances on childhood vaccinations Wednesday, questioning the accuracy of a report that two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died amid a global measles outbreak. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/08/26/in-tampa-rfk-jr-questions-accuracy-of-report-of-measles-deaths-in-pennsylvania/? ps:Pathetic! Did school vaccines just become a campaign issue? Mandated vaccines for school attendance—and a parent’s ability to reject those vaccines— may have been injected into the race for Florida governor. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/08/24/did-school-vaccines-just-become-a-campaign-issue/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted August 31 Author Members Posted August 31 Alex Vindman shares more of his campaign war chest to help Democrats in November Vanquished Florida Democratic Senate candidate Alex Vindman is continuing to share some of his campaign fundraising largesse to help Democrats in this fall’s midterm election. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/08/28/alex-vindman-shares-more-of-his-campaign-war-chest-to-help-democrats-in-november/? Nixon’s ‘people-powered’ platform propels her to upset win State Rep. Angie Nixon’s striking political victory against retired Lt. Col. Alex Vindman in the Aug. 18 Florida Democratic Senate primary election startled pundits and rattled the political establishment in an electoral season marked by a groundswell of voter dissatisfaction with the status quo and desire for change. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/08/31/nixons-people-powered-platform-propels-her-to-upset-win/? Democrats aim to emulate Republicans in building state power Progressive activist Gaby Goldstein thinks her opponents are brilliant. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/08/31/repub/democrats-aim-to-emulate-republicans-in-building-state-power/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted Wednesday at 05:08 PM Author Members Posted Wednesday at 05:08 PM Sheriffs drop license plate readers as DeSantis warns against ‘surveillance state’ Ron DeSantis insists no Florida governor has given law enforcement more tools to fight crime than he has, but he wants them aimed at criminals, not citizens who have done nothing wrong. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/08/31/sheriffs-drop-license-plate-readers-as-desantis-warns-against-surveillance-state/? No recommendations on autism care as task force completes second meeting A Florida task force that could recommend a wholesale revamping of services used by some of the state’s needy children spent hours Monday looking at applied behavioral services (ABA) and how and when they are delivered. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/08/31/no-recommendations-on-autism-care-as-task-force-completes-second-meeting/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted Sunday at 01:01 AM Author Members Posted Sunday at 01:01 AM DeSantis takes victory lap with Donalds and presses him to continue his policies TAMPA — There’s no question Ron DeSantis has been one of the consequential governors in the United States during his nearly eight-year run in Tallahassee. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/09/02/desantis-takes-victory-lap-with-donalds-and-presses-him-to-continue-his-policies/? ps:Taking credit for something he had no part in! Just like his idol!! Voting groups file federal challenge against Florida’s ‘SAVE’ Act Two voting advocacy groups filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday, challenging Florida’s new law requiring proof of citizenship to vote. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/09/02/voting-groups-file-federal-challenge-against-floridas-save-act/? Two Florida Democrats join every Republican in Congress in voting to condemn socialism and the DSA Two Florida Democrats who are fighting for their political lives after seeing their congressional seats redistricted voted Tuesday for a resolution denouncing “socialism in all of its forms.” https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/09/02/two-florida-democrats-join-every-republican-in-congress-in-voting-to-condemn-socialism-and-the-dsa/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted Sunday at 11:15 PM Author Members Posted Sunday at 11:15 PM Florida’s universities are off-limits for anyone in the US ‘unlawfully’ Students must be lawfully in the United States to attend Florida’s universities, the board that oversees the university system voted Thursday. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/09/03/floridas-universities-are-off-limits-for-anyone-in-the-us-unlawfully/? Some university leaders not happy with Legislature’s enrollment oversight Some members of the Florida Board of Governors and other university leaders hope the Florida Legislature will backtrack on a last-minute policy that ties their budgets to a limit on out-of-state enrollment. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/09/03/some-university-leaders-not-happy-with-legislatures-enrollment-oversight/? Form allows hundreds with felony convictions to find their voter eligibility In the first statewide election since Florida created a process to allow those with felony convictions to learn whether they are eligible to vote, an advocacy group says it helped more than 400 people submit an inquiry with the state’s Division of Elections. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/09/03/form-allows-hundreds-with-felony-convictions-to-find-their-voter-eligibility/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted 11 hours ago Author Members Posted 11 hours ago One last time: Legislative Budget Commission meets to discuss immigration, long-term outlook Florida legislators will gather one last time ahead of the November elections to go over the state’s financial outlook and sign off on budget amendments that would direct more money into the state’s immigration enforcement activities. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/09/04/one-last-time-legislative-budget-commission-meets-to-discuss-immigration-long-term-outlook/? Sheriffs drop license plate readers as DeSantis warns against ‘surveillance state’ Ron DeSantis insists no Florida governor has given law enforcement more tools to fight crime than he has, but he wants them aimed at criminals, not citizens who have done nothing wrong. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/08/31/sheriffs-drop-license-plate-readers-as-desantis-warns-against-surveillance-state/? Power for and by the people? St. Petersburg groups launch campaign for municipal utilities. ST. PETERSBURG — A coalition of local organizations in St. Petersburg announced Wednesday a petition campaign to try to place a measure before the public that, if approved, would make the city the first in more than 20 years in Florida to run its own electric utility. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/09/02/power-for-and-by-the-people-st-petersburg-citizens-launch-campaign-for-municipal-utilities/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
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