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Wednesday, June 20, 2018

THE PAYDAY LENDING INDUSTRY HAS BOUGHT FLORIDA’S POLITICAL ESTABLISHMENT

Of the $2,556,457 given to Florida politicians and political parties by payday lenders since 2009, more than one-third of the money ($970,050) came from members of the Florida-based MacKechnie family and their payday lending company, Amscot Financial. Amscot was founded in 1986 to provide borrowers a bank-like alternative to a liquor store or pawn shop, said company founder 
Ian MacKechnie. 

The company has 239 locations across Florida, focusing in areas where banking options are slim. In 1998 Amscot Financial plead guilty to civil racketeering charges and as part of the plea agreement stemming from these charges, the company’s founder, Ian MacKechnie, Sr., was banned for life from selling auto insurance in Florida.
Here are your Democrats who have taken money Payday Lender Lobbyists
Candidates for U.S. House & U.S. Senate (2009 - 2016):
ALCEE HASTINGS $110,700
KENDRICK MEEK $72,800
PATRICK MURPHY $51,000
DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ $50,600
CHARLIE CHRIST $29,000
RON KLEIN $27,400
KATHY CASTOR $17,000
TED DEUTCH $14,500
SUZANNE KOSMAS $14,000
ALLEN BOYD $14,000
GWEN GRAHAM $7,700
ALAN GRAYSON $10,300
JOE GARCIA $12,000
LOIS FRANKEL $10,000
ALEX SINK $9,750
BILL NELSON $5,000
GERALDINE THOMPSON $2,700
DARREN SOTO $2,000
LORI EDWARDS $1,000

Candidates for Florida State House & Senate (2009 - 2014)
that you may just know:

Oscar Braynan II $2,500
Janet Cruz $2,000 
Arthenia Joyner $2,000 
Rick Kriesman $1,500 
Daryl Rousson $2,000
 Betty Reed $500 
Jeremy Ring $2,000 
Sean Shaw $1,000 
Alex Sink (governor's race) $4,500

By Beth Eriksen Shoup
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AMSCOT was a sponsor of the 
Hillsborough County Democratic Party's 
 Spring Fling

Friday, April 8, 2016

Local Middle Class Champions

Sen. Arthenia Joyner 
Rep Janet Cruz 
Rep Dwight Dudley

Florida Middle Class Champions. here. All Dems!

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Stop The Florida Frackers - Call Your State Senator

Sen. Joseph Abruzzo
850-487-5025
Sen. Thad Altman
850-487-5016
Sen. Aaron Bean
850-487-5004
Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto
850-487-5030
Sen. Rob Bradley
850-487-5007
Sen. Jeff Brandes
850-487-5022
Sen. Oscar Braynon
850-487-5036
Sen. Dwight Bullard
850-487-5039
Sen. Jeff Clemens
850-487-5027
Sen. Charlie Dean
850-487-5005
Sen. Nancy Detert
850-487-5028
Sen. Miguel Diaz De La Portilla
850-487-5040
Sen. Greg Evers
850-487-5002
Sen. Anitere Flores
850-487-5037
Sen. Don Gaetz
850-487-5001
Sen. Bill Galvano
850-487-5026
Sen. Rene Garcia
850-487-5038
Sen. Andy Gardiner
850-487-5013
Sen. Audrey Gibson
850-487-5009
Sen. Denise Grimsley
850-487-5021
Sen. Alan Hays
850-487-5011
Sen. Dorothy Hukill
850-487-5008
Sen. Travis Hutson
850-487-5006
Sen. Arthenia Joyner
850-487-5019
Sen. Jack Latvala
850-487-5020
Sen. Tom Lee
850-487-5024
Sen. John Legg
850-487-5017
Sen. Gwen Margolis
850-487-5035
Sen. Bill Montford
850-487-5003
Sen. Joe Negron
850-487-5032
Sen. Garrett Richter
850-487-5023
Sen. Jeremy Ring
850-487-5029
Sen. Maria Lorts Sachs
850-487-5034
Sen. David Simmons
850-487-5010
Sen. Wilton Simpson
850-487-5018
Sen. Christopher Smith
850-487-5031
Sen. Eleanor Sobel
850-487-5033
Sen. Darren Soto
850-487-5014
Sen. Kelli Stargel
850-487-5015
Sen. Geri Thompson
850-487-5012
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 Find your State Senator by clicking here.
Call your State Senator at his/her Tallahassee office, say that you live in the district, that you vote, and ask him/her to vote NO on fracking bill SB 318. (Leave a message if no one answers and call back during business hours.)

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Legislative Delegation @ Amalie Arena

Folks from Yellow cab, April Griffin, Pat Kemp with friend 
and local blogger Tim Fasano.


Chris and Alberto of Central Florida Norml

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Our thoughts
Tom Lee: Has a nice face and looks like he could be a nice guy, too bad he is GOP.
Dana Young: Is smart and hot! Too bad she is GOP
John Legg: Was more interested in his cell phone and eating his nuts 
then what was going on.
Ed Narain and  Arthenia Joyner looked bored. 

And Jeff Brandes looked shady.

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

New Dem Love Fest In Tampa

A bunch of Tampa Bay New Dems will be joining Gwen Graham for a major fundraiser at Pat Frank's house.

The list includes
Mayor Bob Buckhorn,
St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman,
Janet Cruz, Dwight Dudley,
Ed Narain, Amanda Murphy,
Hillsborough County Property Appraiser
Bob Henriquez
Sen. Arthenia Joyner,
former Gov. Charlie Crist, 
Tampa City Council members
Harry Cohen and Mike Suarez, 
Alex Sink and Jim Davis. here

Why are Progressives Rick Kriseman, Dwight Dudley,
 Ed Narain, and Amanda Murphy attending? 
And Pat Frank just helped us make up our minds on her race with Kevin Beckner.

Sunday, March 8, 2015

International Women's Day 2015

Outstanding Tampa Bay Women
Jan Kaminis Platt - Pat Kemp - Betty Castor
Darden Rice - Kathy Castor - Betty Reed
Arthenia Joyner - Mary Mulhern - Lisa Montelione
Gabrielle Perham - Leilani Polk - Marisol Marquez
Bianca A Garza - Mariella Smith - Alicia M. Gazga
Linda Saul-Sena - Nadine Smith - Deborah Newell Tornello
Helen Gordon Davis - April Griffin - Ella K. Coffee
Catherine Durkin Robinson - Dawn M.Morgan - Jadell Kerr
Susan Smith - Becky Rubright - Cathy Salustri 

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Ready For Hillary - Tampa

Tuesday, February 24, 2015
5:30PM-7:30PM
Mise en Place
442 West Kennedy Blvd
Tickets: $20.16
Host: $201.60 or bring 10 guests


If you are interested in joining the host committee 
Local greats Kevin Beckner, Gil Sainz, Rep. Janet Cruz, Hon. Pat Frank,Hon. Julianne Holt, Sen. Arthenia Joyner, Hon. Betty Reed will be there.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Congratulations Sen. Arthenia Joyner

State Sen. Arthenia Joyner of Tampa became the first African-American woman to lead the Senate Democratic caucus. Her mission will be to help rebuild the Democratic Party 
one day at a time
here 

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Rick Scott appointing fewer black judges than predecessors

After nearly four years, Gov. Rick Scott has appointed fewer African-Americans to Florida judgeships than either Charlie Crist or Jeb Bush did in the same period of time. here

"He has no interest in diversity,he wants to stack the courts with people who think like him. It's that corporate mentality that 
he brought to the governor's office.""  
Sen. Arthenia Joyner, D-Tampa

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Helen Gordon Davis Equal Pay Protection Act

Recognizes the importance of the AWI and the Commission on Human Relations in ensuring equal pay. Requires the AWI to conduct studies and provide information to employers, labor organizations, and the public concerning the means available to eliminate pay disparities between men and women. Creates the Governor's Recognition Award for Pay Equity in the Workplace, etc. Sponsored by Senator Joyner and Representative Cruz. here

Judithanne McLauchlan is honored to receive the endorsement and support of our incoming State Senate Democratic Leader Arthenia Joyner and State Representative Janet Cruz. They are true champions for middle-class families and for women, fighting every day to ensure that women receive equal pay for equal work.here

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Sen. Tom Lee Of Brandon Narrow Exceptions To The Gift Ban

In today's Tallahassee, a lobbyist is prohibited from buying a lawmaker a cup of coffee but is allowed to write a $50,000 check to the same lawmaker's political fund. Fittingly, the lawmaker who's trying to carve out some narrow exceptions to the gift ban is Sen. Tom Lee, R-Brandon, who was Senate president when the ban took effect in 2006.
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Tampa Bay senators who joined Lee in supporting the changes Monday included Sens. Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater, John Legg, R-Trinity, and Arthenia Joyner, D-Tampa. This little tweak was needed," Joyner said.
Don Gaetz, R-Niceville said it best,
 "I'm just fine paying my dollar for a Diet Coke when I have one, I'm just fine with that."

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

The Cathy Jordan Medical Cannabis Act, SB 1250

The Cathy Jordan Medical Cannabis Act now in the Senate’s Health Policy Committee.
Florida residents are urged to contact committee members and tell them the importance of passing this legislation. A recent poll found 70% of Florida voters, including 56% of Republicans, support medical marijuana legislation in the Sunshine State.
More info here
Senator Aaron Bean (R) bean.aaron.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Eleanor Sobel (D) sobel.eleanor.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Jeff Brandes (R) brandes.jeff.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Oscar Braynon,II(D) braynon.oscar.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Anitere Flores (R) flores.anitere.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Bill Galvano (R) galvano.bill.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Rene Garcia (R) garcia.rene.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Denise Grimsley(R)grimsley.denise.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Arthenia Joyner(D) joyner.arthenia.web@flsenate.gov

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Jesse Jackson Rally In Tampa

Wow can Mr. Jackson throw a party.
In the house, Jen Greenfield, Ella Coffee, Alex Sink, Darryl Rouson, John Dingfelder, Betty Reed,
Arthenia Joyner, Thomas Scott.
Fight Back Against Republican Vote Suppression
As soon as the speaker recognized her presence Alex Sink was out of there. Comeback?

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Progress Florida Recognizes Legislators

The 2011 Champions of Florida’s Middle Class
Sen. Arthenia Joyner (Tampa)
Sen. Nan Rich (Sunrise)
Rep. Lori Berman (Delray Beach)
Rep. Dwight Bullard (Cutler Bay)
Rep. Jeff Clemens (Lake Worth)
Rep. Janet Cruz (Tampa)
Rep. Joe Gibbons (Pembroke Park)
Rep. Evan Jenne (Fort Lauderdale)
Rep. Martin “Marty” Kiar (Parkland)
Rep. Rick Kriseman (St. Petersburg)
Rep. Mark Pafford (West Palm Beach)
Rep. Ari Porth (Coral Springs)
Rep. Scott Randolph (Orlando)
Rep. Franklin Sands (Plantation)
Rep. Elaine Schwartz (Hollywood)
Rep. Irving “Irv” Slosberg (Boca Raton)
Rep. Cynthia Stafford (Miami)
Rep. Richard Steinberg (Miami Beach)
Rep. Geraldine Thompson (Orlando)
Rep. Perry Thurston, Jr. (Fort Lauderdale)
Rep. Alan Williams (Tallahassee)

Thank You!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Sen. Arthenia Joyner

“As the loyal opposition, we’ve got to be a voice for the voiceless, As a black woman…I’m ready for a fight every day because…Just to exist, everything’s a fight. It’s a way of life. It’s not a problem because we know how to take it even in the worst of times.”.....Sen. Arthenia Joyner

Ms. Joyner I Respect Your Opinion On This, But This Is No Longer About Race, It's About Class.
We Are All Black People Now.

Monday, December 14, 2009

SEN. DAN GELBER IN YBOR CITY

FLORIDA’S NEXT ATTORNEY GENERAL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15TH
5:00 PM AT BERNINI OF YBOR 1702 E 7TH AVE

HON. BETTY CASTOR, PAM IORIO, JIM DAVIS, ARTHENIA JOYNER AND BETTY REED WILL BE THERE.
FOR QUESTIONS OR TO RSVP CONTACT: ASHLEY AT ASHLEY@DANGELBER.COM 786-390-3507

Thursday, April 23, 2009

VOTE NO ON SB 360 - PROTECT HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY!

Here
THANK YOU SENATOR JOYNER AND SENATOR STORMS
Email our Legislative Delegation today…they will vote it out of the House tomorrow
VOTE NO ON SB 360 - PROTECT HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY!
Delegation: joyner.arthenia.s18@flsenate.gov; storms.ronda.s10@flsenate.gov; justice.charlie.s16@flsenate.gov; crist.victor.s12@flsenate.gov; Kevin.ambler@myfloridahouse.gov; rachel.burgin@myfloridahouse.gov; faye.culp@myfloridahouse.gov; bill.galvano@myfloridahouse.gov; rich.glorioso@myfloridahouse.gov; ed.homan@myfloridahouse.gov; seth.mcKeel@myfloridahouse.gov; darryl.rouson@myfloridahouse.gov; ron.reagan@myfloridahouse.gov; betty.reed@myfloridahouse.gov; Michael.scionti@myfloridahouse.gov;
will.weatherford@myfloridahouse.gov

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Florida Legislature Apologizes For Slavery

Sen. Tony Hill, black caucus leader, is spearheading the latest effort behind a proposed resolution apologizing for the state's history of participation in slavery, but has been working with Senate President Ken Pruitt for months on the issue.........here
Sen. Arthenia Joyner, D-Tampa, cried as curator John Phelps read a sobering history of slavery in Florida.

Tuesday, November 28, 2006

In a funk
Why is the nation's happiest party still so unhappy here at home?


Let's start in Hillsborough, where the Democratic Party continued to lose ground. How bad was Nov. 7 for local Democrats? The only local Dems on the ballot who won the county vote were Congresswoman-elect Kathy Castor, House candidates Mike Scionti and Betty Reed, Senate candidate Arthenia Joyner and Tampa City Council member Kevin White. All five ran in districts with wide Democratic registration margins and represent no great achievement for the party......more