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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. In the wake of an election that yielded broad Republican gains up and down Florida s 2020 ballot, progressive organizers are retooling their approach to winning over the state s diverse and increasingly influential Hispanic electorate.
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Progressives look to make gains among Hispanic voters in 2022
In 2020. GOP found success tying Democrats to a slide toward socialism, organizers say
The strategy also held down voting by Hispanics friendly to Democrats
Democrats must engage Hispanics now to be successful, Alianza says
Former President Donald Trump s resounding 3.4-percentage point victory in Florida owed in large part to his campaign s microtargeting of Venezuelan-Americans and Cuban-Americans, Hispanic communities that appeared to be moved by the Trump campaign s warning that a vote for the Democratic Party could usher in a slide toward socialism.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. Some opponents fear a bill moving through the Kentucky legislature would provide immunity for businesses that fail to protect employees from COVID-19.
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House Bill 10 protects businesses against civil lawsuits from someone claiming they caught COVID-19 at their business
Opponents fear the bill grants businesses immunity if they fail to protect employees, but those in favor believe the bill will help businesses reopen
The bill s co-sponsor says businesses must still follow CDC guidelines
The full House has approved the measure it now heads to the Senate
Those in favor say Kentucky House Bill 10 would help businesses reopen without the threat of misguided civil lawsuits.
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TAMPA When State Rep. Jackie Toledo (R-District 60) recently tried to fill a prescription for her daughter, she was surprised at how much the drug cost.
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Rep. Jackie Toldeo learned about PBMs during recent pharmacy trip
Jacksonville pharmacist doesn’t believe PBM recommendations are cost-effective.
Independent pharmacists are feeling the pinch
“Originally, it was going to be $25,” Toledo said. “The pharmacy told me it was going to be $480.”
Toledo says although she had a coupon that would have kept the cost at $25, the pharmacist initially refused to accept it. After a back and forth that lasted about 90 minutes, he went ahead and filled the prescription at the reduced price.