Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Chris Cano and SEIU Local 500 testified in favor of the HOME Act
Tonight SEIU Local 500 testified in favor of the HOME Act and stood against the legalization of double digit rent increases. Our members and families deserve to live & work in Montgomery County. #RentIsTooDamnHigh
Thank you to SEIU Local 500's Political Coordinator, Chris Cano, for testifying on behalf the thousands of our members at tonight's hearing.
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Meet the candidates participating in 2023 Tampa City Council Runoff Debate
The 2023 Tampa City Council Runoff Debate is set to take over Hillsborough Community College Tuesday evening, and the public is invited to attend.
The debate consists of candidates running for seats in districts 1, 2, 3 and 6. The debate is set to start at 6 p.m. and last until 8 p.m.
10 Tampa Bay will be streaming the debate on all digital platforms including Facebook and YouTube, along with the 10 Tampa Bay site.
More HERE
A Few Words From Rick Fernandez
Last week, I called out Peter Schorsch as an unscrupulous parasite after his impotent attempt to smear Lynn Hurtak . Here, we see La Gaceta has done more reporting on the relevant parties, including Ashley Brooke Bauman Janet Cruz Rifkin Janet Cruz Jane Castor ... My thought is that Schorsch used his political rag to publish a long form campaign hit piece pitched (if not authored) by Bauman. The only names missing from this cast of flawed souls are Bob Buckhorn and the Mayor's partner, Ana Cruz (the self-proclaimed first lady of Tampa). But, rest assured, they are just off stage.
The only honorable person in this whole disgusting episode is Lynn Hurtak. The rest should be ashamed of themselves.
There are significant problems with candidate Janet Cruz. Conflict of interest concerns have been raised. Temperament and judgment issues were raised during the NAACP candidate forum. No issues are more important to me, as a voter, than values and character.
On all these criteria, Cruz has fallen far short of the mark. She should have retired from politics after her state senate loss. Instead, she and her team of hapless hacks are daily destroying whatever reputation she had left. Tampa deserves far better.
Fortunately, with Lynn Hurtak on Council, we have far better. I am honored to support her.
Please share this with your friends. My reach is too limited to make a difference. Together, we can make sure voters are informed.
HELP HER HERE
House panel moves bill protecting war monuments, including confederate memorials
A House committee approved by a 10-2 vote a bill that could end efforts to move or “re-contextualize” confederate monuments and other markers of war.....MORE
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Proposed bill would give Florida teachers a major pay bump
If a bill currently being considered in the Florida Legislature is passed into law, the state's teachers’ could see a major increase in their base pay.....MORE
Update: Hillsborough school board votes 4-3 to remove 'This Book is Gay' from middle school libraries
The Hillsborough County School Board has voted 4-3 to remove a book from all of its middle school libraries.
More than 60 people spoke Tuesday morning during the public comments portion of a Hillsborough County School Board special hearing regarding the removal of the book 'This Book Is Gay."
More HERE
Ron DeSantis slates return trip to Israel
For the second time during his tenure as Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis is headed to the Holy Land.
Per the Jerusalem Post, “DeSantis will travel to Israel in April to attend the Jerusalem Post and Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem ‘Celebrate the Faces of Israel‘ event on April 27.”
More HERE
After objections, 'This Book is Gay' goes before school board
Board suspends HART CEO after report exposes low morale, high turnover
Lack of effective leadership, poor organizational morale, and significant turnover.
That’s what attorney David Adams said he discovered in his months-long investigation of the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) and its CEO, Adalee Le Grand when he presented his findings Monday.
More HERE
Tampa Riverfest returns this summer. Here’s what to expect
This summer, downtown Tampa will be transformed into a family-friendly event that’ll span across the entire length of the Tampa Riverwalk for the seventh year in a row.
The festival, which is free to guests, will be packed with activities for the whole family to enjoy, including a RiverFiesta.
The fun-filled Tampa Riverfest 2023 will kick off on Friday, May 5, and continue on Saturday, May 6.
More HERE
Monday, March 27, 2023
What’s new at Sun ‘n Fun ahead of its kickoff Tuesday?
A new leader has brought along changes to one of the nation’s largest aerospace expos kicking off this week.....MORE
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Senate Democrats hammer school choice expansion
The signing of landmark legislation representing the biggest expansion of school vouchers in the country moved the Governor to say that “phony narratives” were all his critics have.....MORE
Congresswoman demands healthcare expansion before millions are unenrolled
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On April 1st, many people may lose healthcare as states review eligibility for Medicaid. Tampa Congress member Kathy Castor is calling for Medicaid to be extended.....MORE
Ron DeSantis Reaps What He Sowed
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gets hit with the bad news as a new report shows most of the extreme policies he has been forcing on the people of Florida do not fly with the rest of the country leaving him at a loss if he announces a Presidential bid. John Iadarola and Jessica Burbank break it down on The Damage Report.
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