Showing posts with label Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Jeff Brandes The Duke Of Pinellas

Money from Duke Energy, Big Sugar, for-profit private charter school companies, and countless other corporations, Brandes’ voting record has resulted in less money for our public schools, fewer rights for women, the only vote against Medicaid expansion, reckless gun legislation, and a rubber stamp for Duke’s gouging practices.

Please VOTE for Judithanne McLauchlan for State Senate.

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Early Vote Kick-off Rally In Tampa Today

Join Pat Kemp
and 
Judithanne McLauchlan 
at the 
Early Vote Kick-off Rally at 
Jan Platt Library, 3910 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa
Thursday, October 23rd (Today) at 10:30 AM

All Early Voting locations in Hillsborough County are open from 
7:00 AM until 7:00 PM beginning 
TODAY  October 23rd and running through Sunday, November 2nd.
Any voter registered in Hillsborough County can vote at any of the 
Early Vote locations.

Friday, October 10, 2014

Tampa Bay Times Endorses Judithanne McLauchlan

“Voters… have a distinctive choice between an out-of-step incumbent and a well-prepared challenger. First-time candidate Judithanne McLauchlan of Madeira Beach would better reflect the values of this swing district.” – Tampa Bay Times

Monday, September 29, 2014

Hold Senator Brandes Accountable

Senator Brandes was the only Senator who voted against the compromise Medicaid expansion bill – depriving nearly 1 million Floridians, including more than 41,000 veterans, access to health care. Apparently health care for our most vulnerable citizens, including veterans, is offensive to Senator Brandes – despite the studies that have shown that accepting the Medicaid expansion funding will save lives, save money, and create jobs. Instead of talking about his record on issues that are important to Floridians, Senator Brandes and his special interest donors are sending out this offensive mail attacking me.

Thanks again for holding Senator Brandes accountable,
Judithanne 

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Jeff Brandes Is Running Scared

This week my opponent launched a personal attack on my past. I want you to hear the truth directly from me.

Ever since I entered this race, I have explained that I want to go to Tallahassee so that I can fight for middle-class families. I explained that as a working mom, I know what it is like to try to make ends meet and to raise your family. I explained that I have struggled to pay my bills and for health care.
The story of how it came to be that nearly two decades ago I had to file for bankruptcy is one that says a lot about 

who I am and what my priorities will be in the Florida Senate.
As a full-time student in the 1990s I was the proverbial “starving graduate student” – trying to get by on a modest stipend.  Making ends meet in those years was tough.  These financial difficulties were exacerbated by the high cost of health care insurance.

During this time, I was experiencing significant health issues.  The health insurance I needed to cover the costs of my tests and treatment was too expensive for me to afford — almost as much as my monthly rent. So for several years I took on debt to pay for the insurance. Without the insurance my medical bills could have skyrocketed, and I was terrified of losing the insurance and later being denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition.

After the surgery, my health was better than it had been in years, and I got a job with benefits. Yet, even with my increasing salary, the debt from years of living on the margins was too much. Ultimately, I filed for bankruptcy 16 years ago.

Today, I am healthy, and my family has no debts, except for the mortgage on our home in Pinellas County. I am happy to say my daughter Peggy was born in 2005, and I had no complications, thanks to the amazing medical care I received in 
St. Petersburg.

The medical problems and financial problems I experienced as a young woman in the 1990s taught me a lot and have given me a passion to fight for everyone’s ability to access higher education and affordable health care.
For the millions of Americans who struggle just to make ends meet, the high cost of health care can be the straw that breaks the camel’s back.  In fact, medical bills are the number one reason cited by Americans when they file for bankruptcy.  According to the US Census, 20% of Floridians have no health insurance, the 3rd worst rate in the country. We must do more to ensure Floridians have access to care. Now you know why I am so passionate about accepting the Medicaid expansion funding.

There are those who would prefer we go back to the days when insurance companies made all of our health care decisions, denying those with pre-existing conditions from receiving coverage, charging women more than men strictly based on gender, or capping the amount of coverage you can receive.
I’d prefer we keep moving forward, looking for solutions to improve the system, and ensuring that no one has to worry about losing it all due to illness or injury.

 I am running for Florida Senate because right now, middle-class families across Tampa Bay are struggling. And instead of making it easier, Tallahassee is making it harder for families to make ends meet, to find good jobs, and our kids aren’t getting the education they deserve. Tampa Bay deserves a Senator who will get up and go to work every day to support middle-class families who are still struggling to recover from the recession.  And, with your help, that is exactly what I will do.
Thank you for your continued support, Judithanne
Visit her here

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Repeal Duke Energy's “Utility Tax

In less than 60 days, with your help, I’ll be your new state Senator in Tampa Bay. Today, I’m making you this promise: the first bill I file in Tallahassee will be to repeal Duke Energy's “Utility Tax,” aka the nuclear cost recovery fee, and mandate a refund to the consumers Duke has been fleecing for the past 8 years. here 

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Celebrate Judithanne's Birthday!

Celebrate Judithanne's Birthday!
Wednesday, (Today) September 3, 2014 
Daiquiri Shak Raw Bar & Grille
14995 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach
6-7:30 PM info 

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Helen Gordon Davis Equal Pay Protection Act

Recognizes the importance of the AWI and the Commission on Human Relations in ensuring equal pay. Requires the AWI to conduct studies and provide information to employers, labor organizations, and the public concerning the means available to eliminate pay disparities between men and women. Creates the Governor's Recognition Award for Pay Equity in the Workplace, etc. Sponsored by Senator Joyner and Representative Cruz. here

Judithanne McLauchlan is honored to receive the endorsement and support of our incoming State Senate Democratic Leader Arthenia Joyner and State Representative Janet Cruz. They are true champions for middle-class families and for women, fighting every day to ensure that women receive equal pay for equal work.here

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Judithanne McLauchlan Party In St. Pete

Wednesday, August 20th
6:30pm – 8pm 
Bella Brava, 204 Beach Drive NE, St. Pete
RSVP Jessica Ehrlich and Mayor Rick 
will be there.

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Judithanne for State Senate

Join us at the Pinellas DEC 2250 
1st Ave N, St. Pete at 9:30am or at 
Fred Ball Park 2621 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa at 11:30am this Saturday, July 19th! info

Friday, May 9, 2014

Florida Ranks 44th In Teachers Pay

 The great work our teachers do, 
But the lack of support they get from our legislature in Tallahassee.
Unfortunately Tallahassee’s got it all wrong.  Florida is ranked 44th in classroom teacher pay; and instead of supporting our teachers, 
Tallahassee politicians 
have gutted education funding.......more>

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Florida's Zombie Apocalypse Bill

The Tampa Bay Times has called it
“the bring your gun to the riot bill.” 
The Miami Herald
called this bill “crazy” and says this bill is the “Zombie Apocalypse bill comes to life.” 
Jeff Brandes, is sponsoring a bill that would allow gun owners to carry a concealed weapon during a civil emergency, riots, hurricanes, floods and of course zombie apocalypses, whether they have a permit or not.  As Tom Germond from Tampa Bay Newspapers asks, “Who came up with this idea? Yosemite Sam?”