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Friday, April 10, 2015
The Republic Of Ybor
The Florida Legislature is telling President Barack Obama he’s wrong about Cuba.The House on Wednesday voted to send Obama a message that it opposes his decision to renew diplomatic relations with Cuba.The resolution also says the Legislature opposes the opening of any Cuban consulate or
diplomatic office in the state. here
We say we don't want to be part of Florida anymore. We want relations with Cuba and the consulate in our capital, Ybor City. here
diplomatic office in the state. here
We say we don't want to be part of Florida anymore. We want relations with Cuba and the consulate in our capital, Ybor City. here
Florida's Culture Of Corruption: In-group and Out-group
Campaign records show utility companies have sunk $12 million into the campaigns of state lawmakers since 2010.
That money comes from the bills paid by customers of the state’s four largest utilities — Duke Energy, Gulf Power, Florida Power & Light and Tampa Electric.
The recipient of the most utility money since 2010 is Gov. Rick Scott’s 2014 reelection campaign, which took in more than$1.1 million. here
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Florida DINOS In Tampa
Two of Florida's prominent DINOS Bob Buckhorn and Patrick Murphy have a love fest at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park on Tuesday. here
Black Farmers Association and Florida for Care Continue Fight for Inclusion of Minorities in SB 7066
SB 7066 is the low THC medical marijuana bill filed by Senator Bradley,
R-District 7, which has a requirement where nurseries that have been in business
for at least thirty years are the only ones that can apply for a license to grow
and process the medicine. Earlier this week Rep. Matt Caldwell, R-North Fort
Myers, who sponsored the amendment last year that allowed the requirements
stated, “I thought the ones who’ve been here the longest should be the first in
line”.
This requirement makes it impossible for black farmers to even apply for one
of the five highly sought after licenses- However, the Black Farmers and
Agriculturalists Association is not going to sit idly by while this bill is
pushed through committees.
Last week during the Health Policy Committee meeting members from the
association stood lobbying against the requirement stating the injustices to not
only the black farmer, but the small farmers in Florida. Howard Gunn, an Ocala
farmer and President of the Florida Black Farmers and
Agriculturalists Association said, “We basically would love to get into this
business. We see the profitability. We think the black farmers can somehow make
a better living”
An Amendment to SB 7066 has been filed that will change the requirement. The
Amendment sponsored by Minority Leader, Senator Joyner of District 19, should it
pass, will allow nurseries who have been in business for five consecutive years
to apply for one of the highly sought after licenses.
Right now the Rules Committee is meeting and will vote on the amendment to
change the requirement from thirty years to five. Florida for Care is hopeful
this egregious requirement will no longer exist. “When you see such a large
group of people being marginalized, it’s much easier to understand the injustice
of this rule”, said Dan Rogers, Director of Legislative Affairs, “and let’s face
it, no one wants to be called racist. This requirement is racist- it may not
have been intentional- but there’s no denying the reality.”
The Black Farmers Agriculturalists Association is not going to rely on hope.
They are at the Rules Committee this morning to once again lobby for their right
to apply for a license. “5 years will be a lot better than 30, but I have
constituents with me that believe there should not be any restrictions.” Stated
Howard Gunn. In regards to the overall status of the bill he said, “We are
hopeful the right decision will be made that will help all people and not just
some people. We understand it’s been a long time coming for patients.”
“Florida for Care is about creating a free and robust market- passing this
amendment will bring us closer to that goal.” said Ben Pollara, Executive
Director of Florida for Care.
Florida for
Care will spearhead legislation in March of 2015 in
Tallahassee, setting the standard for what the state’s medical marijuana system
should look like and how it can function most effectively. Such a system must
balance three core principles: first, safe, affordable patient access; second, a
tightly controlled state regulatory structure; and third, a robust, free market
commercial enterprise.
For more information or to schedule an interview with Ben Pollara or
Dan Rogers, please contact Bianca Garza via email at Bianca@floridaforcare.org
Florida did you know 3 wealthy people donated 98.5% of funds to oppose Florida's Amendment 2
Sheldon Adelson
Mel Sembler
and Carol Jenkins Barnett
daughter of Publix Super Markets founder George Jenkins
Where do you shop for groceries?
Where do you shop for groceries?
Right Wing Infestation In Hillsborough County
Names being floated on the Republican side for Hillsborough County commissioner in the countywide District 6 seat being vacated by a term limited Kevin Beckner in 2016 include former County Commissioners Jim Norman and Ronda Storms. Norman is reportedly all but officially in the race. here
PEST CONTROL
Registered Voters in Hillsborough County
Democrats:308,465
Republicans:246,959
PEST CONTROL
Registered Voters in Hillsborough County
Democrats:308,465
Republicans:246,959
#BlackLivesMatterTampa
#BlackLivesMatterTampa is an online forum intended to build connections, spark dialogue, and to encourage social action and engagement in Tampa, FL. here
Florida Vote No on Fracking Bills
NO on HB 1205/SB 1468 and HB 1209/SB 1582. These bills would allow more dangerous fracking in our state, and prevent Floridians from knowing what chemicals are being used in the process.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Florida, Call Rep. Jeff Brandes
Demand that the bill #SB300 pass the Senate!
Keep pushing the Florida Senate!
Tallahassee Phone:
(850) 487-5022
(850) 487-5022
Tweet him: @JeffreyBrandes support #SB300 now!
#Not1More deportation!
#Not1More deportation!
Florida's Culture Of Corruption: Marco Rubio
Sen. Marco Rubio attended a fundraising event Monday night at the home of a major Florida shipbuilder who is competing for a multibillion dollar contract from the Coast Guard,
an agency Rubio helps to oversee as the chairman of a key Senate subcommittee. here
Florida Dino Patrick Murphy's Source of Funds
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Architectural services
Accountants
Subcontractors
Foreign Policy
General Contractors
Stand Up for Transportation Day In Tampa
April 9th, 10am @ HART'S Marion Transit Center here
Rally Against The KKK In Tallahassee
Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) and other groups will be rallying against recent Klan activity in Tallahassee and North Florida on April 9. A Ku Klux Klan chapter has been flyering in Tallahassee neighborhoods, passing out racist and Islamophobic messages in an attempt to recruit. Recently it was revealed that three KKK members who worked for the Florida Department of Corrections were plotting to murder a black prisoner.
Students will rally at Florida State University’s Westcott Fountain at 7:00 p.m. and will then march to the steps of the Old Capitol. here
Florida’s Third senator: Bob Menendez
Florida political insiders have long chuckled that the state is the only one in the nation with three senators: Marco Rubio for the Republicans, Bill Nelson for the Democrats, and Bob Menendez for wealthy donors.” here
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Support for medical marijuana, 84% among Florida voters
New poll came out that showed support for medical marijuana, in general,
has reached
has reached
84% among Florida voters.
While we're not surprised support is
increasing, we have to take these numbers with some caution - as we learned in
2014 there's a big difference between general support for the concept of medical
marijuana, and actual support for the ballot amendment itself. (Especially when
voters are being told outright lies by our well-funded opposition.) In fact, a
good number of our opponents last year - including two key spokespeople for the
No on 2 side - expressed support for medical marijuana in
general.
For that reason, we have to mobilize, right now -
projecting a reasonably close race. More (and younger) voters vote in
presidential years, and that will help us - but not to the tune of 84%.
Please help us by signing the petition, signing up as a volunteer, and contributing to our outreach so we can do in this
next election what legislature should be doing
right now!
right now!
Alina Valdes for Congress
Alina Valdes
Is running for U.S. Congress in Florida's CD 25, encompassing parts of Broward, Collier, Hendry, and Miami-Dade Counties.
We Rise!” (¡Adelante!)
The AFL-CIO launches a national immigration training plan, “We Rise!” (¡Adelante!). It is designed to reach, mobilize and organize immigrant workers in their workplaces and in their communities. here
Florida House tries to kill public education
Monday, April 6, 2015
Marijuana supporters want to get Ybor City buzzing
The Central Florida chapter for a national advocacy group will host a music festival to bring out Ybor City’s marijuana enthusiasts. here
Annette Taddeo For Florida's 26th District
Barely three months into his congressional career, Miami Republican Rep. Carlos Curbelo has drawn a re-election challenger: Democrat Annette Taddeo, who plans to formally announce her candidacy Monday. here
Good. She has matured and I think she can pull it off. Besides, he is an idiot and doesn't belong in Washington.. Geniusofdespair
Save The Friendship TrailBridge
The long-delayed demolition of the 58-year-old Friendship TrailBridge is back on track and could occur this year.
Die-hard defender Neil Cosentino, a member of the committee that saved the bridge from a wrecking ball in 1997, argued its structure is safe. Cosentino invited County Administrator Mike Merrill and commissioners to walk the bridge with him so he could prove its durability. “If we find anything wrong with the bridge, I’ll buy (Merrill) any dinner he wants at Bern’s Steak House,” Cosentino said. “I also invite commissioners to do the same after we take the first walk to make sure the bridge is safe.
I’m absolutely sure the bridge is safe.” here
I’m absolutely sure the bridge is safe.” here
Sunday, April 5, 2015
The Citrus Taliban: Joshua Feuerstein
After a bakery in Casselberry, Florida, refused to decorate a cake with a anti-gay marriage message" they started to receive hundreds of hateful, threatening calls. Former TV evangelist Joshua Feuerstein posted a video of his call to YouTube and his own Facebook page, then encouraged his viewers and fans (of which there are apparently more than a million, because humans are terrible) to call Cut the Cake themselves and complain.
Shockingly,* hundreds of Feuerstein's viewers decided to take this as an opportunity to leave Cut the Cake hateful or threatening messages, calls which at last blush
were still ongoing.
were still ongoing.
WMNF 2015 Tropical Heatwave!
34 Years of Tropical Heatwave! One of the longest running festivals in the country, Tropical Heatwave has become an annual rite of spring for fans of eclectic music, with excitement, mystery, and legend contained in memories of the annual extravaganzas for longtime Heatwave devotees. And every year there are first-timers who discover that Heatwave is one of one of the most fun weekends and best musical experiences they have ever had. The festival is a manifestation and celebration of the sense of community that WMNF has created.
For kids up for adoption, is Florida the next Indiana?
Over the past few weeks there has been a lot in the news about the use of religious exemptions laws as a means to legalize discrimination. We can’t let that happen in Florida. There’s a bill in the Florida legislature that would allow adoption agencies that are contracted by the state to deny loving families to children based on the agency’s religious or moral objections, rather than a family’s ability
to care for a child.
to care for a child.
Send a message to your house representative to oppose this discriminatory bill! here
Saturday, April 4, 2015
Welcome to the New America
GOP presidential contenders are on a collision course with the American electorate.
“There is simply no way that Republicans can seem like a modern political party with widespread appeal in the New America unless they adjust to the new reality on at least a few of their long-standing policy positions. . . . Foremost in this area are gay rights,” Dana Milbank
Friday, April 3, 2015
Seven Democrats sold us out in the Florida House
Bruce Antone
Randolph Bracy
Daphne Campbell
Alan Williams
Darryl Rouson
Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda
and Dwayne Taylor
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