MARCO RUBIO AND HIS COLLEAGUES NEED A REFRESHER ON THE FIRST AMENDMENT

This week, amid a partial government shutdown, senators tried to sneak through a bill that would encourage states to suppress constitutionally protected political boycotts of Israel.

Ultimately, the Combating BDS Act failed to make it to the Senate floor, largely because enough people exercised their First Amendment right to protest the bill and educate senators that they should get their priorities straight. HERE 

Pat Kemp & Mariella Smith Environmental Fundraiser in Ybor

January 13,  11:30 a.m.

At Ed Turanchik campaign headquarters
 1920 7th Ave. Ybor City
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Vigil for Border Patrol Victims / NO WALL - January 10, 2019

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Tampa Fake Hepatitis A Scare

Hamburger Mary’s owner Kurt King accused Hillsborough County health officials of inciting a fake Hepatitis A scare and shared test results he says proves his worker never tested positive for the disease.

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“I want to know why the health department did this to me.” 

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“Over 400 people in the state of Florida have Hepatitis A,” said King. “Where do they all work at? Why weren’t they put on the news? Why weren't their restaurants and businesses destroyed like mine? That’s what 
I want to know.”

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“I think they targeted us because we’re a gay restaurant, gay-owned, popular 
gay restaurant.” HERE
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Dr. Douglas Holt, head of the Hillsborough County Health Department, insists the public has no right to know the names of those four restaurants with 
infected workers. HERE

Vigil for Border Patrol Victims in Ybor City

Border Patrol Victims Network

Ybor Paparazzi

Faithe Ann Estes

Getdown With Walter L. Smith In Ybor City

 The East Ybor Grassroots Getdown here

Florida's Culture Of Corruption: Carlos Beruff

Bradenton developer Carlos Beruff to serve on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

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A last-minute appointments by Rick Scott.

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Beruff is currently facing an ethics commission complaint over how he helped one of his former development partners while serving as chairman of the Southwest Florida Water Management District. 

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In addition, one of his development projects has been accused of illegally moving an eagle's nest, and Manatee County officials investigated his company, Medallion Homes, for ripping up a county-owned conservation area. more

Dollie Meredith in Ybor City

Reach For The Sky - The Sky Is The Limit

During the past few months, I took time to not only assist other local candidates in their political races while continuing to help the community, but to also reflect on what is still needed in Hillsborough County: affordable housing, climate justice, adequate care for the houseless community and basic civil services that marginalized communities still lack.

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As an outspoken mother, organizer and nurse, my priority has always been people, which is why I've decided to not give up on representing the under-represented and run for County Commission District 3. Many of you were a huge part of my campaign and helped us to build a strong grassroots foundation while building immense power and recognition on a bare bones budget. I'm asking you to rally behind once again. Giving up was never an option! If you’re just as excited as I am and want to get involved, send our Facebook page a message and the team will reach out to you and plug you in. Sky U. White

#ReachForTheSky #TheSkyIsTheLimit