Both the Florida Senate and the
House have released their draft budgets for Amendment 1 spending. Unfortunately,
neither of them come close to what voters intended, which is renewed funding for
the acquisition of parks and undisturbed natural areas. Instead, both proposed budgets provide millions to cover
existing agency operating expenses and other spending that doesn't meet the
intent of the voters. This is starting to feel like the Lottery Amendment all
over again. here
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Florida GOP Ignoring Voter Intent
Hillsborough for Transit: Mobilizing the County
Monday, March 30 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
1) turnout folks for the upcoming GoHillsborough meetings
2) create a grassroots coalition that is broad, diverse and powerful, a coalition of businesses and organizations that sign onto the set of common values found in our principles.
No matter how much time you have, you can help make this happen. Together we can make all the difference in the future of Hillsborough County's transportation system. here
Seminole Heights Public Library
4711 N Central Ave, Tampa
Monday, March 30 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
4711 N Central Ave, Tampa
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Not feeling good about Tallahassee
I just got back home after spending the last two days in Tallahassee,
lobbying for a medical marijuana bill that a huge majority of Floridians have
been asking for.I got some news to share: it ain't looking good!
Despite the voices of 58% of Floridians and our efforts in the legislature,
the third week of the session just ended without a hearing in either house.
We need to redouble our efforts to get back on the ballot in 2016.
Florida GOP is subverting our will on Amendment 1
Funny thing about the “will of the people” in Florida. Even when expressed via an overwhelming majority “Yes” vote on a constitutional amendment, the Legislature can and does subvert it. here
Labels:
Context Florida,
Daniel Tilson,
Florida Lawmakers,
Florida's Right Wing Infestation,
Peter Schorsch
What Stogie Had For Lunch
Draft Alan Grayson for U.S. Senate
A page to build support for Congressman Alan Grayson for the U.S. Senate in 2016. It's time for progressive leadership in Florida! here
Friday, March 20, 2015
Tampa Yankees And C4G
Labels:
C4G,
Centre for Girls,
Seminole Heights,
Tampa Yankees
Support WMNF at Whole Foods!
WMNF is giving you a way
to support your station while shopping! This year, we are at two
locations for your convenience, Whole Foods Market Tampa and
Carrollwood!
What: WMNF Day at Whole Foods Market
When: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Where: Two Locations!
Carrollwood/Northdale Store 3802 Northdale Blvd, Tampa
Tampa Store1548 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
Time: 8am-10pm
What: WMNF Day at Whole Foods Market
When: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Where: Two Locations!
Carrollwood/Northdale Store 3802 Northdale Blvd, Tampa
Tampa Store1548 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
Time: 8am-10pm
Marco Rubio’s house of horrors
A Tallahassee home co-owned by a scandal-plagued ex-congressman is the locus of questions about the senator’s finances and judgment. here
Labels:
David Rivera,
Marc A Caputo,
Marco Rubio
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Tampa's Right Wing Infestation: Jackie Toledo
There’s less than a week to go in the Tampa District 6 City Council runoff election. Get out and VOTE. Let's keep Tampa's City Council BLUE. here
Florida's Culture Of Corruption: Public (Corporate) Service Commission
Will have to stream its meetings live on a website, but it won't be forced to impose new restrictions on the powerful utility industry that holds sway over its commissioners. here
Florida Inc. Corporate Owned And Operated
Local Tampa Bay Democrats, supported by unions, are pushing ordinances to intervene when employees say an employer has shorted their pay. The proposals are the exact kind of local "wage theft" ordinances that Republicans and
retail groups have
retail groups have
sought unsuccessfully to outlaw in Tallahassee here
Take Action To Save The Everglades From Big Sugar
It’s time to protect our water by ending the deadlock on Everglades restoration once and for all. What has been called "the most critical piece of land ever for Everglades restoration" could be bought this year, but Big Sugar, who agreed to sell this land to the public in 2010, is trying to run out the clock, hoping you won’t notice.
Sign the petition to the Florida Legislature today and tell them to buy this critical land south of Lake Okeechobee. We can help save the Everglades from Big Sugar and protect Florida’s drinking water all at the same time. here
Labels:
Big Sugar,
Everglades,
Progress Florida
Seminole Heights Fights FDOT and Wins
Seminole Heights is a historic streetcar suburb, three miles north of Downtown Tampa. During the 1990s, still recovering from the dark days of urban America's 1980s, the neighborhood found itself in a fight for its life. FDOT had plans to widen Hillsborough Avenue through the heart of the neighborhood. DOT saw the road as part of a six-lane divided highway with turn lanes running from Pinellas to Polk counties. Their $33.5 million plan to widen Hillsborough Avenue only included the cost of a chain-link in the budget. On the other hand, the historic district's residents envisioned a four-lane boulevard with trees, period streetlights, landscaped medians and brick crosswalks.
Something had to give. Seminole Heights residents convinced FDOT to make concessions by embracing their four-lane boulevard concept. 20 years later, now featuring mature landscaping, this stretch of Hillsborough Avenue shines above the rest of US 92's path through Hillsborough County and the dire traffic congestion predictions have not materialized. here
Something had to give. Seminole Heights residents convinced FDOT to make concessions by embracing their four-lane boulevard concept. 20 years later, now featuring mature landscaping, this stretch of Hillsborough Avenue shines above the rest of US 92's path through Hillsborough County and the dire traffic congestion predictions have not materialized. here
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Sarah McLachlan - World On Fire
Drag Queen Bingo In Ybor City
Rick Scott’s ‘Creative Editing’
Florida Anti-Fracking Coalition Call
(712) 775-7031
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