Sunday, April 27, 2008
Tobacco Cash Used For Social Services
About 40,000 of Florida's most seriously sick and poor people won't have their state-paid health coverage cut -- at least for now -- after state budget negotiators agreed Wednesday to siphon $300 million from a tobacco-settlement savings account..........hereThe legacy of Chiles, a Democratic governor, has become the salvation for today's Republican-led Legislature.
Jay Wheeler: Alcohol And Cigarettes
A Florida school board member is drawing fire from some parents for saying they should spend money on school clothes for their children instead of buying alcohol and cigarettes.......here
Saturday, April 26, 2008
My Dinner with Joe Garcia
So Proud Joe is the former Executive Director of the Cuban American National Foundation and is a well known figure in South Florida and a leader within Florida's Cubano community........here
Friday, April 25, 2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Jeb Is "Light Green" On The Environment
As governor, Bush, a Republican, was largely silent on global warming. His successor, Charlie Crist _ who is often mentioned as a possible GOP running mate for McCain _ has said Florida should become a leader in addressing climate change because its low elevation makes it vulnerable if ocean levels rise. Bush said those who advocate action to limit climate change are acting out of something like religious zeal..........here
Kevin Beckner Officially on the Ballot
Candidate Kevin Beckner garnered the 7,400 signatures need to get on the ballot. Beckner is running for district 6 of the Hillsborough County Commission. The Democrat will be facing off against Republican Brian Blair.......here
I’d Rip His Arm Off And Beat Him With The Wet End
Tomorrow, April 25, is the National Day of Silence, when students around the country will take a vow of silence to draw attention to anti-GLBT harassment, discrimination, and name-calling in our nation’s schools.......hereKate Can Help You Sound Smart
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
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