Florida has long struggled to take the lead in the State Most Hostile To Public Education contest, with North Carolina, Wisconsin and Nevada giving some real competition. But last week, Florida’s legislature and governor took a decisive leap forward. Let there be no doubt ― no state is more hostile to the very idea of public education than Florida.here
Mayor Wayne M. Messam Commissioner Yvette Colbourne Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers Commissioner Darline B. Riggs (Lower right, only one voting against it.)
They are in favor of the Paris Climate Agreement but want to destroy 120 acres of the Everglades.here
For all the anger and energy apparent among Democrats in Florida since Trump's election, the state's political elites so far expect 2018 to be, yet again, a strong year for Republican candidates.
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"Any frustrations with Trump that should benefit Democrats is dwarfed by a messageless, Democrat Party in chaos. Hugely, big midterm victories ahead for Republicans," said one Republican. here
"Joining the Florida advocate team does not require a special ritual, memorization of lines, application forms with fee, involvement of shamans ( But that would be cool!), or a blood pledge.
What it means to be an advocate is for you to chart your own path. Find your passion, your love, what makes you happy be it research and writing, legal support, education, lobbying, patient support, or media relations."Bill Monroe
Mayor Kriseman is on the march and you're invited! If you'd like to march in Saturday's St Pete Pride parade with Team Kriseman, please meet on 7th Ave NE across from Vinoy Park by 5:15 PM.info
According to data the State Attorney's Office provided to Miami New Times, there are 59 open cases into police-involved shootings at Rundle's office. Compare that to Jacksonville's State Attorney's Office, which had just five open police-involved shooting investigations as of April, according to data from the Florida Times Union.here
Despite the fact that the State Constitution now specifically allows patients in Florida to possess medical marijuana, and despite that the legislature approved implementation rules earlier this month, the Orlando Airport is proactively working to ban medical marijuana in it’s state-chartered, locally operated airport. here
Please join us, wearing red, for St Pete City Council's Committee of the Whole as we rally and then witness Council's discussion/debate and their vote to get big money out of local political campaigns. Note this is a morning event.
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Mayor Rick Kriseman speaks about his support for this ordinance, followed by City Council member Karl Nurse and City Council Chair Darden Rice.
A businessman whose companies managed 15 charter schools in Florida, including six across Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, was charged Monday with racketeering in what prosecutors said was a scheme to steer public education money his way using huge markups, bogus invoices and a web of related corporations.here
MCM soldier Mario Diaz-Balart (AKA Fredo) praised Trump for cancelling former President Barack Obama's deal with Cuba.here ------------------- Most Americans favor normalizing relations with Cuba
Saying the Florida Department of Health has a ban on growing your own plant, which he says contradicts the constitutional amendment passed in 2016. here
"White brothers and sisters, there is nothing hateful in showing pride in your race. The liberals have gone to a great deal of effort to make us feel ashamed of our own folk. The KKK wants you!here
Marco Rubio and Mario Diaz-Balart sat in the Oval Office last month, surrounded by two Cabinet secretaries, the national security adviser and an array of top White House staff, and asked President Donald Trump to put his power behind their plans for Cuba.here
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The Florida GOP lawmakers had been pressing Trump for months to unwind former President Barack Obama’s policies. STOP THE WAR ON THE CUBAN PEOPLE!
"St. Petersburg is a city making incredible progress, attracting entrepreneurs, millennials, businesses and new residents every day. I believe part of that is due to the City Council’s common sense local ordinances that reflect our community’s values. But lawmakers in Tallahassee have decided they know best, and routinely prevent cities and counties from passing local laws that our citizens want."
TYT Politics Reporter Jordan Chariton talks with candidate, Stephanie Myers, at The People's Summit 2017! Stephanie is from South Florida and running for the Florida House of Representatives in District 93. Her call to action is to make sure that her hometown of Miami doesn't end up underwater in the next decade.