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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 2.2.26
02 Feb 2026 09:38 GMT
… cap prescription drug prices in Florida based on what the same drugs cost … located within its borders.
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“Medicaid expansion ballot campaign relaunches and … health providers and cut HIV medication programs. Together, these actions reflect …
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Unspent millions, forgotten children: Inside Florida's disability care crisis
31 Jan 2026 03:01 GMT
… Craig Patrick investigates.
TAMPA, Fla. - A Fox 13 … coverage. Then Marvin died. Medicaid was reinstated, but Mattison remained … the aftercare, all the medication I take." The Cost … year—continues traveling across Florida, speaking at legislative meetings …
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Florida MAGA bastion draws comeback from ex-lawmakers who once represented other states
30 Jan 2026 17:46 GMT
… Hill was a den of drug use and scandalous sexual activity … legislation sponsored by Donalds, the Florida gubernatorial candidate, aimed at providing … one of the biggest is Medicaid,” Collins said. “That means … fraud and waste out of Medicaid. And at the same …
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Florida House advances healthcare bill affecting food stamps, Medicaid
30 Jan 2026 15:01 GMT
… such as food stamps and Medicaid.
The plan (HB 693), … , seeks to lower prescription-drug prices.
What the bill … the Florida Medical Association, the Florida Dental Association, the Florida Hospice … Care Association and the Florida Health Care Association and …
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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 1.30.26
30 Jan 2026 11:37 GMT
… regulation, workforce expansion and Medicaid changes.
Supporters say the … out federal SNAP and Medicaid changes, including stricter eligibility … a Medicaid settlement was funneled through the Hope Florida Foundation … as a Schedule 3 drug. Valdés said the bill …
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Florida House panel backs major health care bill
29 Jan 2026 22:42 GMT
… such as food stamps and Medicaid.
The plan (HB 693 … , seeks to lower prescription-drug prices.
The 143-page … the Florida Medical Association, the Florida Dental Association, the Florida Hospice … issues such as eligibility for Medicaid and food stamps — …
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New Report Gives Florida Poor Grades for Efforts to Prevent Tobacco Use
29 Jan 2026 20:37 GMT
… the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center … products to local government.”
Florida lawmakers can help residents quit … quit smoking treatments in its Medicaid program and for state … seven FDA-approved tobacco cessation medications and all three forms …
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Florida Lawmakers Approve Bill To Slash Medical Marijuana Card Fee For Military Veterans
29 Jan 2026 19:33 GMT
… past have been on medications such as opioids and … of cannabis, psychedelics and drug policy bills in state … of millions in state Medicaid funds via a group with … percent of Republicans.
Separately, Florida medical marijuana officials are actively …
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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 1.29.26
29 Jan 2026 10:44 GMT
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“AIDS health group challenges Florida’s planned medication cuts” via Romy Ellenbogen … to stop Florida’s planned cuts to the state AIDS Drug Assistance … facing charges connected to a Florida Medicaid fraud scheme. Attorney General Uthmeier …
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Federal crackdown forces Chicago children’s hospital to halt gender alteration drugs for minors
29 Jan 2026 02:38 GMT
… to halt gender alteration drugs for minors
Lurie Children… budget from Medicare/Medicaid) face existential threats if … budget from Medicare and Medicaid, previously halted gender surgeries … a move championed by former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, …