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Scott’s Medicaid Expansion Draws Editorial Approval

Several Florida newspapers published editorials today on Gov. Rick Scott’s announcement to expand Medicaid, and the general theme was “Hallelujah!”:

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: “Bravo, Gov. Scott. Bravo!”
Tampa Bay Times: “Scott takes right step with Medicaid expansion”
Sarasota Herald-Tribune: “Medicaid numbers add up”
Tampa Tribune: “Scott nods to Obamacare”

Originally founded in December 2006 as an independent grassroots publication dedicated to coverage of health issues in Florida, Health News Florida was acquired by WUSF Public Media in September 2012.