Friday, August 21, 2015

Florida GOP Propaganda

Was Gov. Rick Scott trying to embarrass Planned Parenthood when he ordered inspections at its Florida clinics? If so, his scheme backfired. here

Legalize Marijuana In Florida

There’s a new effort to make marijuana legal in Florida – nope, not just medical marijuana. We’re talking legal recreational use of marijuana by adults; a new group will announce its new voter initiative this week. It’s called Regulate Florida and it is an effort to amend the state constitution to legalize and regulate marijuana in Florida for adult use. here

Food Not Bombs Benefit Show In St. Pete

9.6.15
The Nine 10
910 5th Ave North, Saint Pete

Cannabis Network Radio

Thursday, August 20, 2015

#Rebuilt - A Benefit For Built Workshop In Ybor

August 21, 8pm
The Bricks - Downtown Ybor City

Florida INC. Booming In Tallahassee

The Southern Strategy Group continues to post gaudy lobbying figures in Tallahassee: The firm collected an estimated $3.1 million in consulting fees last quarter, SSG took in some $2.3 million from 241 legislative lobbying clients and reported $800,000 in fees from 242 executive branch contracts. here

Ali Abunimah: The Battle for Justice in Palestine

Today 6pm
Islamic Community of Tampa
5910 E 130th Ave, Tampa

The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce

Two weeks ago over 50 members of the community went before the MPO to denounce the plan, and asked the agency not to include the TBX in the MPO’s Transportation Improvement Plan. The MPO approved it on a 13-1 vote.
Fewer than 10 people came out in support of the plan. One of them was Bob Rohrlack, the president/CEO of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce. here

Will Kathy Castor Vote For War?

Rep. Kathy Castor says she’s not ready to announce whether she supports the Iran nuclear deal, but will within the next week or so. here
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"We hope Ms. Castor thinks about this carefully. This could be the most important vote of her career. With her base, If she votes for war, everything good that she has ever done will be forgotten. She will always be remembered for helping the war hawks take us into another senseless war. Her base will forget about her, we know we will. She will go the way of Gwen Graham and Patrick Murphy." YCS

Sunshine Citizens‎StopTBX Action Item Attend Tampa CRA Meeting Today

9am
Tampa City Hall