Friday, February 17, 2023
Orlando group behind restoring felon voting rights nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
The Orlando organization that spearheaded the campaign to restore voting rights to felons in Florida has been nominated for a
Nobel Peace Prize. more
Rick Scott amends sunsetting plan to exclude Medicare, Social Security
After facing backlash from the White House and members of his own party, Florida Sen. Rick Scott on Friday amended a controversial proposal in his “12 Point Plan to Rescue America” that would have sunset all federal legislation after five years, including Social Security and Medicare.....MORE
Thursday, February 16, 2023
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Marco Rubio proposes bill to ban many trans people from serving
He is bringing forth a bill that in many cases would bar transgender people from serving in the military. MORE
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Sanders Says His New Bill to Raise Teacher Pay Could Be Fully Funded by Taxing Rich Estates
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"If we can provide over a trillion dollars in tax breaks to the top 1% and large corporations, please don't tell me that we cannot afford to make sure that every teacher in America is paid at least $60,000 a year." MORE
New Ybor speakeasy honors Madame Fortune Taylor, a Black Tampa Bay trailblazer
Roast on 7th - 1930 E. 7th Ave. C
Judge dismisses suit challenging Florida’s controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
A federal judge in Florida has dismissed a lawsuit contesting Florida’s Parental Rights in Education law, saying that the plaintiffs lacked standing to present a legal challenge, despite their allegations of harm.....MORE
Ousted Tampa prosecutor Andrew Warren files lawsuit in Florida Supreme Court against Gov. DeSantis
Suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren has asked the Florida Supreme Court to order Gov. Ron DeSantis to reinstate the prosecutor, arguing the governor “exceeded his powers” by ousting the twice-elected Democrat last year.......MORE
Tampa City Council to consider new ordinance to allow outside legal counsel for Citizens Review Board
City councilors in Tampa Thursday are expected to discuss drafting a new ordinance to allow outside legal counsel for the citizen board that reviews alleged police misconduct.
A local activist group has been urging city councilors to adopt a new ordinance to allow the Tampa Citizens Review Board to hire an independent lawyer.
Tampa's Citizens Review Board was established in 2015 to build trust between the Tampa Police Department and the community, but the Tampa Bay Community Action Committee says right now, the board can't trust that its legal counsel is objective.
More HERE
Conservative School Board members relaunch coalition
With Gov. Ron DeSantis’ endorsement fueling many runs, the number of conservatives soared in School Board races in November. Now these officials want a statewide organization of their own.
Organizers relaunched the Florida Conservative Coalition of School Board Members (FCCSBM), a group originally founded in 2015 as an alternative to the Florida School Board Association (FSBA).
More HERE
Not a Cent for Public Transportation?
Hillsborough County Commissioners approved a plan Wednesday on how to spend $424 million on transportation needs.
The County collected nearly $570 million with a one-cent sales tax from January 2019 through February 2021.
Eventually, the sales tax was found to be unconstitutional. Since then, the funds have been in an interest-bearing bank account.
Commissioners voted on a plan to spend $130 million to Repave Roads, $40 million to repair sidewalks, $34 million to repair or replace bridges, $74 Million for intersection safety, $34 Million for corridor safety, and $103 Million to reduce congestion.
More HERE
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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