His plan for more than $1 billion in tax cuts and corporate welfare, he seems intent on forcing the need for further budget cuts rather than reinvesting in education, the environment and other priorities. here
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Florida State Park: Killing Fields
A checklist that park planners use in reviewing what can be allowed in Florida's park system now calls for adding hunting as a possible activity. here
Bob Buckhorn Kissing FDOT Ass
Mayor Bob Buckhorn
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Mayor Bob, the only option is, it doesn't get built.
You say you want to be our governor. You really should talk to
Huntersville Ex-Mayor Jill Swain about toll lanes.
STOP TBX
Mayor Bob, the only option is, it doesn't get built.
You say you want to be our governor. You really should talk to
Huntersville Ex-Mayor Jill Swain about toll lanes.
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Corey Jones Killer Gets Fired
What about murder charges?
The cop who murdered Corey Jones on an
I-95 ramp was fired Thursday by the
Miami Is Sinking
Miami Beach consists of a long, low barrier island accompanied by a scattering of manmade islets. It’s one of the lowest-lying municipalities in the country, and its residents are leading the way into the world’s wetter future. here
Dade City Bans Fracking
Fracking
It’s a dirty word in Dade City if you go by a city commission resolution that advocates banning the practice in Florida.
Loud applause greeted the board’s decision.
Florida's Culture Of Corruption: Joe Negron
Dozens of state Sen. Joe Negron's allies stroked checks for thousands of dollars to his political fund for the privilege of hobnobbing during a two-day spa and golf retreat at The Brazilian Court — "the ultimate Florida vacation destination for the rich and famous" here
Marco Rubio's American Express Card
$3,756.24 to Iberia Tiles for flooring
$1,745 in hotel and car rental costs from a trip to Las Vegas.
$599.45 for visits to a Honda dealership near Rubio's West Miami home.
$180 for a children's activity center.
$180 for a children's activity center.
$715.28 to a Sym's discount clothing store in New York City.
$74 for food and beverages at the
$74 for food and beverages at the
2005 Super Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida. here
Friday, November 13, 2015
Bob Buckhorn Supports TBX
Bob Buckhorn is optimistic that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) can come to find a “middle ground” with concerned Tampa residents. here
Get Rid Of Debbie Wasserman Schultz
"We had a 50 State Strategy when I came in [as DNC chair]. We didn't control the House, the Senate, or the President. By the time I left we controlled all three." Howard Dean
She is working for the other side. Join the
Susan Smith wing of the Florida Democratic Party. here
Miami Troublemakers School
January 23, 2016, 9:00 am
The Miami Troublemakers School will be a one-day crash course in rabble rousing for union members, worker center activists, students, and community organizers. The day will feature trainings such as “Beating Apathy,” "Building Strong Labor-Community Coalitions," "Secrets of a Successful Organizer," and "Using Your Rights on the Job." We’ll also have a chance to network and share strategies so that we can build a stronger movement for workers and communities in South Florida. here
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Floridians take to the streets to keep the heat on Publix
Farmworker families, allies launch series of fall Publix actions with massive protest at Sarasota’s Bay St. Publix, calling on Florida’s grocer to join the Fair Food Program! here
Florida gets a D
Rick Scott's Florida is getting a failing grade in a new report ranking and assessing state government accountability and transparency. The Center for Public Integrity and Global Integrity has just reviewed every state in the country in these categories, and gives Florida a score of 61, a D-. That ties the Sunshine State for 30th place among the 50 states in the nation. here
Florida Voters Remember the Jeb Gov Disaster
Only 7% Say They Would Vote For Him
Jeb Bush’s campaign has been in trouble since its start and for good reason. In fact, Jeb’s poor polling with Floridians, his former constituents, may be the best proof that voters who have had the Jeb experience don’t want it again. here
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Fight For 15 - Downtown Tampa 2015
Dave Cutler, president of
The Florida LGBTA Democratic Caucus
with our leader Susan Smith.
The great Darden Rice spoke up!
Awesome event. Great job Ashley Whitney and Kelly Benjamin.
Marco Rubio Promises To Deport Dreamers
Rubio said that he would eventually
end the DACA program. here
MPO Board Meeting: Stop TBX
Highlights
The place was packed. They had to use the overflow room. Over 30 people asked to speak. They cut the time from 3 minutes to 1 minute because the board didn't want to be out all night. Everyone spoke against it, except one old guy who is getting paid or doesn't care about the future of his children. Lisa Montelione was late. Speakers kept giving others their minutes.
And the highlight of the night was when a speaker asked the crowd to stand if they were against it, and the entire audience rose to its feet, applauding wildly.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Attend MPO Board Meeting Today: Stop TBX
6 PM
Tell the MPO Board, especially Les Miller, Sandy Murman,Lisa Montelione and Harry Cohen, that:
- We don’t appreciate our concerns being ignored and voted against at the Aug. 4 MPO board meeting!
- We want TBX stopped and removed from the TIP.
- They should be vigorously fighting for and defending their constituents, who are being asked to give up so much for zero benefit.
- Tell them how you feel- be there, and bring 5 friends with you!
Florida GOP Failures Costing Taxpayers Over $1M
In the course of just seven months, the budget fell apart and the House and the Senate fell short of agreement on redrawing congressional and Senate districts. In total, the cost to taxpayers of repeated special sessions this year is likely to exceed $1 million. here
Flip-Flopper Al Higginbotham
As a candidate for the Hillsborough County Commission last year, Republican Al Higginbotham promised to support a sales tax for transportation projects if it was approved by a city-county board called the Policy Leadership Group.
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The leadership group voted 8-3 to recommend that the county commission put a half-cent-per-dollar sales tax on the November 2016 ballot. Higginbotham voted against the measure. More importantly, Higginbotham said he will vote against holding the referendum when the commission makes a final decision in December
— an apparent flip-flop. here
St. Petersburg, Florida's Progressive City
St. Pete is home to the largest Pride Festival
in all of Florida.
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All but one City Council member are Democrats.
So too is the Mayor.
So too is the Mayor.
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The city is taking steps to soon launch a bike share program to eliminate vehicular congestion in downtown.
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The city is taking steps to soon launch a bike share program to eliminate vehicular congestion in downtown.
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Residents can drive two blocks in and around downtown seeing public art displayed on any one of dozens of wall murals.
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Mayor Rick Kriseman wants to put $1 million into an arts endowment. We’re the No. 2 midsize destination for the arts.
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A wage theft ordinance, increased parental leave policies including paid paternal leave and “ban the box,” a program geared to giving ex-felons a better shot at getting a job with the city.
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Kriseman even performed the first same-sex marriage ceremony when it became legal this year. here
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Kriseman even performed the first same-sex marriage ceremony when it became legal this year. here
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"We are what we value as a city. This is what makes St. Pete great."
WTF: Rick Scott To Be Honored for Conservation?
The Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida has announced Florida Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott will be honored at this year’s annual BlueGreen Event,
in Weston. here
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“Governor Scott has been instrumental in helping develop a strong connection between fish and wildlife conservation (Panthers) and traditional outdoors activities like hunting (Bears) and especially fishing,” said Rodney Barreto, Chairman of FWFF.
Monday, November 9, 2015
Rhea Chiles RIP
“Today is a profoundly sad, but also joyous day as we gather as a family to both celebrate and mourn the life and death of our mom, Rhea Chiles,'' wrote her children in a statement. here
November Solidarity Sunday In Tampa
Kay and Ashley
Danielle, Alvin, Kelly and Ashley
Of Fight For 15 Florida
At Lee's Grocery - Central Ave Tampa
Join Solidarity Sunday
Where Tampa Bay's Liberal Activist gather once a month!
Ybor City Will Get The Last Laugh
Corporate Welfare whore Ben Affleck's decision to build a fake Ybor City up the road might cost us in the short term.
Business lost at hotels, bars, restaurants, temporary jobs. After all everything is fake in Hollywood, right? But in the long term, if he sticks with the story, our little haven will be on the big screen. Want to talk about it?
Check this out!
Business lost at hotels, bars, restaurants, temporary jobs. After all everything is fake in Hollywood, right? But in the long term, if he sticks with the story, our little haven will be on the big screen. Want to talk about it?
Check this out!
Rick Scott Wants $1 Billion For Corporate Welfare
Rick Scott urged manufacturers to
rally their employees
and lobby their legislators in support of his proposal to cut business taxes. Scott wants to eliminate corporate income taxes on manufacturers and retailers. here
Employees get fired up about your bosses not paying any taxes!
rally their employees
and lobby their legislators in support of his proposal to cut business taxes. Scott wants to eliminate corporate income taxes on manufacturers and retailers. here
Employees get fired up about your bosses not paying any taxes!
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Florida INC. Bill Johnson
The man who has spent the past few months urging lawmakers to pour tens of millions in additional state dollars into Enterprise Florida Inc. -- warning lawmakers its economic development fund is running dry --
spent the same period of time eating
at lavish restaurants with EFI staffers and staying at expensive hotels. here
Florida GOP Ben Albritton Read A Book!
"We want to be very careful of course in providing speculation or personal opinion on something that may be out 5, 10, 15 or 30 years from now," he cautioned, "and not building concrete ideas or concrete decisions around this table on something that might be speculation." here
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