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Sunday, June 18, 2023

JenZ Report: New Age Political Movements

Discussion about Gen Z engagement in various political movements.

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Veto list: Gov. DeSantis nixes funding for public broadcasting stations

Gov. Ron DeSantis yet again vetoed a tranche of funding designed to remedy safety issues at Florida’s public broadcasting stations.

A total of $6,435,609 made the budget to “correct health and safety issues, correct building deficiencies, and complete renovations at public broadcasting stations,” but as in previous years, the legislative request fell on deaf ears on the plaza level. Many of these items also were vetoed last year.

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Florida NOW calls for ‘intersectional’ response to ‘new Jim Crow’ era

A leading women’s rights group is warning of a “new era of Jim Crow” in the Sunshine State, blaming it on Gov. Ron DeSantis and an “unprecedented sprint toward autocracy.”....MORE

What Stogie Had For Lunch

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NY, NY Pizza - Ybor City

Rep. Maxwell Frost: 'This Would Be A Nightmare'

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Governor's slashes to fiscal budget hit Bay Area organizations hard

Some local organizations are feeling the pinch after learning the governor cut funds for several programs from the new fiscal year budget with line item vetoes.

The move took a St. Pete mental health organization by surprise.

Dr. LaDonna Butler is the CEO of The Well for Life. She said she has dedicated her life and her business to helping people.

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I walked to Cuba without ever leaving Florida.

PUNISHER: How Ron DeSantis gets revenge on FL politicians who refuse to endorse him

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is making it clear that he will demand loyalty from his associates every bit as much as Trump — but DeSantis may hand down his punishment more efficiently, punitively, and more randomly, hitting innocent bystanders.....MORE

E. Jean Carroll gets another shot at Trump in court

Donald Trump’s court calendar is looking pretty full for the next couple of years thanks to multiple prosecutions against him.

Aside from the criminal trial in New York City set for May 2024 and the impending federal trial against him brought by the DOJ, Trump will kick off the year with a rematch in court in January.

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Georgia Prosecutor Gives Clear Indication That She's Going To Indict Donald Trump

Reports began to surface this week that Trump's legal team is preparing for him to be indicted in the state of Georgia, but it was easy to dismiss those reports given the timeline that Fulton County DA Fani Willis has laid out. But then Willis said in an interview that the federal indictment won't have any impact on the indictments from Georgia, hinting very strongly that the former President is almost certainly going to be indicted again. Ring of Fire's Farron Cousins explains what's happening.

Trump trial takes DANGEROUS turn with corrupt judge

Glenn Kirschner joins to discuss whether Judge Aileen Cannon will recuse from the Trump trial in Florida.

Gaetz hosted odd, fake January 6 hearing on Trump's indictment day

ARRAIGNMENT: Former FBI counsel explains how Trump screwed up

As usual, the former president’s biggest downfall is that he can’t keep his mouth shut, as a former FBI general counsel explained today on MSNBC.....MORE

Tampa Hoods: Ybor City

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🚶‍♀️Walking Tour of Ybor City Museum State Park

More than $120M in higher education funding scratched off by Gov. DeSantis’ veto pen

As Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Office announced a half billion worth of vetoes, higher education took a particularly big hit. More than $120 million, almost a quarter of all funding killed by line-item vetoes, had been budgeted for Florida’s colleges and universities.....MORE

50% chance wave off African coast develops over next 7 days: NHC

The National Hurricane Center is watching a wave coming in off the African Coast, which currently has a 50% chance of forming over the next week.....MORE