Extended Interview: Dick Batchelor on Politics (News 13)
28
May
Dick Batchelor talks about his upbringing, family, and politics in this interview that was done by News 13. Read more ›
May 2013
Dick Batchelor: Position, Power & Philanthropy
28
May
Dick Batchelor grew up in poverty before joining the military and serving in Vietnam. His interest in politics was sparked when he was in Vietnam; when he got back, he immediately got involved in politics by joining the Young Democrats Club. He eventually became part of the Florida House of Representatives.… Read more ›
How to expand Medicaid, save Florida businesses up to $218.6M in 2014
20
May
The Florida Legislature failed to reach a deal in 2013 on the expansion of Medicare relating to the Affordable Care Act. The Legislature's failure to reach a deal could have devastating repercussions for Florida businesses and hundreds of thousands of Florida seniors who depend upon Medicare. Read more ›
OCPS may try to renew half cent tax in 2014
7
May
Orange County School Board debates whether to ask voters to renew an extension to a half cent tax. The tax's intended goal is to help raise funds for the planned two billion dollar investment in local school construction projects. Read more ›