Saturday, February 21, 2015
Photo exhibit looks at Florida's Seminole Tribe
Hillsborough County, Florida. Land Of Corporate Welfare
Recent giveaways
$3.4 million to Citigroup
$60,000 to an unidentified logistics operation
$78,500 to a Tampa financial services firm. here
Call Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has a history of voting against medical
marijuana in Congress. And
she stood against the medical marijuana amendment
that
58% of Floridians supported last year.
But now she has an opportunity
to finally do the right thing.
to finally do the right thing.
She can cosponsor the Veterans Equal Access Act, a bill that would allow
doctors at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to recommend marijuana to
patients with PTSD and other debilitating
conditions in states where it’s legal.
conditions in states where it’s legal.
Urge her to support HR 667
the Veterans Equal Access Act
the Veterans Equal Access Act
Friday, February 20, 2015
The 12th Annual WMNF Rockabilly Ruckus
SHRIMP DOCKS KITTY RESCUE PROJECT
I think Diesel, Oli and Bubba are happy to be away from the shrimp docks and living with me...here
Awake The State March 3rd
On the opening day of Florida's legislative session -
Tuesday, March 3rd - locally-led Awake The State press conferences and rallies throughout the state will present a strong progressive agenda designed to build a Florida that works for every Floridian. This agenda was voted for online by thousands of Floridians, and represents a clear alternative to the regressive policies of Gov. Scott and his legislative allies.
Join us and sign up for an Awake The State event in your community.
Tampa City Council: "STOP LYING, SUPPORT LICENSES!" Rally
What: Rally against Tampa City Council
When: Thursday, February 26th
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Where: Outside of Tampa City Council
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser In Ybor City
Hamburger Mary's Bar & Grille Tampa is proud to welcome Tampa Pride on Thursday, February 19th (Today) for a VERY SPECIAL Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser. Funds from this event will benefit the 1st Annual TAMPA PRIDE Festival and Parade to be held in the Gaybor District (Ybor City) on March 28, 2015. info
Rick Scott: Florida's Culture Of Corruption
Storm clouds circle the Florida governor, who seems insulated only by the state GOP's staggeringly low standards.
The End Of The Republican Party
Republicans are hailing a federal judge’s decision to halt President Obama’s new program that would allow potentially millions of undocumented immigrants to temporarily work and live in the United States.
Republicans just don't understand how numbers work. Not only is the Hispanic population the fastest growing minority in the US, they do vote. Republicans due to their lack of support for Immigration Legislation have now alienated numerous generations of potential future Hispanic voters. here
Ready For Hillary - Tampa
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
5:30PM-7:30PM
Mise en Place
442 West Kennedy Blvd
Tickets: $20.16
Tickets: $20.16
Host: $201.60 or bring 10 guests
If you are interested in joining the host committee
please email grassrootsevents@ReadyForHillary.com
Local greats Kevin Beckner, Gil Sainz, Rep. Janet Cruz, Hon. Pat Frank,Hon. Julianne Holt, Sen. Arthenia Joyner, Hon. Betty Reed will be there.
Labels:
Arthenia Joyner,
Hillary Clinton,
Kevin Beckner,
Pat Frank
Hillsborough County Corporate Welfare
Hillsborough County commissioners unanimously approved a package of $3.4 million
in incentives to convince Citigroup to bring up to 1,163 high-paying jobs to the county. here
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Fight LGBT Discrimination: Pass the Competitive Workforce Act in Florida!
Right now in Florida, someone can be fired from their job or kicked out of their house simply because they are gay or transgender. here
Jackie Toledo On I275
City Council candidate Jackie Toledo appears in a campaign TV commercial talking with construction workers on Interstate 275 and wearing a pink hard hat. her campaign did not get permission from the Florida Department of Transportation to shoot video in a restricted construction zone, an agency spokeswoman said. Nor did it provide the DOT with proof that it had the required $1 million in liability insurance for the shoot. here
Action 2015 Tampa Launch party!
Join ONE and for the launch of action/2015 in TAMPA! Action/2015 is a global movement made up of more than 1,000 organizations, including ONE, and hundreds of thousands of individuals who want 2015 to be a year of pivotal change for people living in extreme poverty. Join us to find out how you can be a part of this critical moment in history
right here in TAMPA! info
C4G Tampa Smile Fest
Monday, February 16, 2015
Former Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp to Advocate for Florida Medical Marijuana Legislation
Former Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp is now advocating on behalf of Florida for
Care, the organization pushing for comprehensive medical marijuana legislation.
A separate effort from the new ballot petition introduced last week,
Florida for Care's work is purely centered on legislature, and working with both
parties to secure access for patients with debilitating medical
conditions.
"Former Lt. Governor Kottkamp's vast understanding of
legislative politics and his experience leading the Governor's Office of Drug
Control will, without question, be a huge boost to our efforts," said Daniel
Rogers, Florida for Care's Director of Legislative Affairs.
"I'm proud to
work with Florida for Care on this very important mission. We have a unique
opportunity to bring something compassionate to the table - and respond to the
majority of Floridians - 58% who supported medical marijuana in the last
election," said Jeff Kottkamp.
Kottkamp's efforts on behalf of Florida
for Care are also personal to him:
"Like so many other Floridians who
back medical marijuana, I have my own story. I watched my mother suffer with
cancer for 10 years. I think when we have loved ones and think there is any way
to alleviate their suffering, how can we not do whatever it takes?" Kottkamp
said.
Over 3.3 million people - 58% of voters supported medical marijuana in the
2014 election, garnering roughly 500,000 more voted than Gov. Rick Scott and
more than 900,000 than the opposition. voted in favor of medical marijuana in
2014.
Florida for Care will spearhead
legislation in March of 2015 in Tallahassee, setting the standard for what the
state’s medical cannabis system should look like and how it can function most
effectively. Such a system must balance three core principles: first, safe,
affordable patient access; second, a tightly controlled state regulatory
structure; and third, a robust, free market commercial enterprise.
For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Bianca Garza
via email at press@floridaforcare.org
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