The skyrocketing cost of health care is putting a tremendous burden on Florida families, small businesses and our state budget. While Congress grapples with the best way to ensure that everyone in this country has access to the quality health care they deserve, we also need significant, positive change at the state level as well.

I believe it is important to enact policies that will offer health care to those who need it most, such as the 800,000 uninsured children in our state. That is why I was proud to be a co-sponsor of legislation signed into law by the Governor recently that streamlined the application process for Florida Kidcare, making it easier for parents to obtain affordable health insurance for their children.

These changes went into effect on July 1, 2009 and I strongly encourage families to apply for coverage if they are finding it difficult to purchase affordable health insurance for their children. For more information about enrollment in Florida KidCare, visit floridakidcare.org or call 1-888-540-5437.

Establishing and improving programs like Florida Kidcare are important steps forward. However, we still have a lot of work to do to significantly improve health care in Florida, and I will continue fighting for the positive changes we need.

New License Requirement for Shoreline Anglers: Beginning August 1, 2009, saltwater anglers who fish from shore or a structure affixed to shore are now required to purchase a shoreline fishing license as a result of new state law, unless they have a valid regular resident saltwater fishing license. The new license goes on sale July 15. For information on how to obtain a license, Palm Beach County residents should CLICK HERE. http://www.pbcgov.com/tax/services_h&f.shtml

Broward County residents should CLICK HERE. http://www.broward.org/revenue/rvi00400.htm

As always, I appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you. Please do not hesitate to contact me or my staff if you have any questions or concerns. Our district office number is (561) 470-6593.

Kelly Skidmore, State Representative, District 90

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To read my stories that appeared in Sunday's Delray Community News Section of the Sun-Sentinel CLICK HERE. and HERE

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