Ask the PSTA to Choose Zero Emission Buses!

On Wednesday, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority 
( PSTA ) will decide on how to replace its oldest buses: with new  zero emission electric buses ,  or  with diesel buses that will  spew carbon  and smog - forming nitrogen into the atmosphere for years to come.  You can make a difference  by telling the PSTA  how you'd like to see this public agency to spend your tax dollars: buses that will burn diesel and  pollute until 2030 , or  zero emission electric buses whose source of energy will get cleaner every year they're serving our community, as we move forward with solar power.   Last week the finance committee recommended buying 9 new diesel buses based on outdated  information, instead of diesel hybrid or electric. info 

Hillsborough County GOP E-Mail Scandal

Hillsborough County Commissioners Sandy Merman and Ken Hagan possibly violated Florida Sunshine Laws when they failed to produce  Emails they said didn’t exist. It was not until community activist Tom Rask threatened to sue that Hagan and Merman agreed to release dozens of previously hidden emails relating to county business.
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Ms. Murman is sorry

“I didn’t mean any harm”

And Hagan blamed his staff.

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 The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating.

Marco Rubio's Dirty Energy Policy

Marco Rubio portrays himself as a leader for the future. But the energy policy he has outlined is stuck in the past, relying on the dirtiest fuels and playing to energy industry campaign donors at the expense of jobs, public health, consumers, the environment and global security. It is a backward approach that fails to recognize the importance of renewable energy and the clear threat of climate change, and it would be particularly harmful to Tampa Bay and Florida. here

Florida Frackers Not Giving Up

Bills that would allow energy companies to frack in Florida died last spring, when the regular legislative session imploded over health-care issues.

But they’re back.

The two Republican lawmakers who sponsored the legislation, Sen. Garrett Richter of Naples and Rep. Ray Rodrigues of Estero, have filed new bills (SB 318 and HB 191) that would amend state laws on the exploration and production of oil and gas in the state.

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Democratic lawmakers, meanwhile, have put forward their own bills to ban fracking. The legislation (SB 166 and HB 19) is sponsored by Sens. Darren Soto of Orlando, Dwight Bullard of Miami and Jeff Clemens of Lake Worth and Reps. Evan Jenne of Dania Beach and Lori Berman of Lantana. Going a step further, Sen. Jeremy Ring, D-Parkland, wants voters to consider banning fracking through a constitutional amendment.

Ken Hagan's Sports Complex

Cost: $15 million

County commissioners will consider the recommended site 

at their Nov. 4 meeting. here

Marco Rubio: "If You Don't Want to Vote on Things, Don't Run for Office. Get a Talk Show”

Florida's Senator has missed the most votes in the Senate.

Via: Pushing Rope

What Pilar And Stogie Had For Lunch

Cerviche and Crab Bisque

With Bloody Marys and Rum Runners

At Rum Fish Grill in St Pete Beach

Visit them here

Elijah Manley Of Fort Lauderdale For President

Anti-Choice In St. Pete

Central Ave.

November Solidarity Sunday

Sunday, November 8 at 6:00pm

Lee's Grocery in Tampa

RSVP

What Stogie Had For Lunch

Philly Cheesesteak

At Eye Poppin’ Cheesesteaks and Hoagies in Inverness

Visit them here

$264 Million In Corporate Welfare Since Rick Scott Took Office In 2011

He wants $80 million more! 

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Check this out

Best States For Business: Florida #20

Rick Scott Where are those jobs?

Florida's Corporate Welfare Not Working

Rick Scott's Corporate Welfare State

Florida INC. Out Of Money 

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 The state's ability to attract high-wage manufacturing jobs has not increased alongside a sharp rise in taxpayer-funded economic incentives (Corporate Welfare), which are often designed to attract those jobs, according to the Legislature's top economist.

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Florida GOP Carlos Curbelo: The Yes-Man For The Republican Party

Just minutes after Rep. Paul Ryan announced his intentions for speaker, Republican Rep. Carlos Curbelo was already behind Ryan for the position. here

Three Cheers For Mayor Rick Kriseman

"The vision is clear: ferry service that makes the trip from St. Pete to Tampa fun; that takes cars off our congested highways; that saves time and aggravation for commuters; that takes us to ballgames, museums, concerts, the theater and other public events; that helps our tourists shuttle between all of the attractions within the Tampa Bay region; that reduces the isolation of our South Hillsborough County residents; and that one day may connect us to Key West, New Orleans or even Cuba." 

Dave Scott, President of Tampa Bay Citizens for 
High Speed Ferries.

Florida GOP: Julio Gonzalez's Right To Discriminate Bill

 Who was enthusiastically endorsed by Marco Rubio, has introduced a wide-ranging "right to discriminate" bill in the Florida house that many believe is in reaction to the legalization of gay marriage. here
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Party With Pat Kemp In Tampa

10.28 - 5:30pm

CopperFish 

1502 S Howard Ave, Tampa

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Local greats Mariella Smith, Betty Castor, Mary Mulhern, Al Fox and 
Ed Turanchik will also be there.

Open Letter From The Best Writer @ SPB: Janelle Irwin

"It’s strange to me that you consider killing living things a sport. That you smile over the carcass of a once-living thing and revel in your kill both shocks and offends me. Killing animals for food is one thing – cows are cute, but I love me some steak – but to do it for “sport” just seems sick." Janelle Irwin

Sarasota Tea Partiers Want To Hang President Obama

Sarasota Tea Party Idiots Pat Wayman and Steven R. Fields voted to establish a “people’s common law grand jury,” which sovereign citizens and other anti-government extremists have proposed to investigate and prosecute government officials for treason — which, as they frequently point out, carries a potential death penalty. “Grand jury powers come from God,” Dowdell said. 
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Tea Party activists have been trying to set up common law grand juries, which don’t actually carry any legal authority, for years in hopes of convicting — and hanging — President Barack Obama for treason. here

Best States For Business: Florida #20

After Spending Millions in 

Corporate Welfare.

here

Rick Scott’s GOP Propaganda

His public relations event on Pine Island touting our “pristine waterways” was yet another feeble attempt to convince the public that he and his policies are making Florida a better place to live. The supporting cast of Representatives Matt Caldwell, whose legislation is frequently a gift to big sugar, and Ray Rodrigues now sponsoring legislation to remove home rule on oil and gas fracking were there singing the same tune.

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Florida GOP: Subsidiary Of The NRA

 The Florida GOP, basically all but an owned subsidiary of the National Rifle Association, is forging ahead with more gun friendly legislation against the will of their own voters. Because they parrot the talking points of the NRA and its lobbyist Marion Hammer. here

Faces of Floridians for Solar Choice - Shout Outs!

Visit them here

Words From Our Leader Susan Smith

"I'm very proud to be a Democratic woman tonight. (I say this as a Bernie supporter.) Hillary did US proud. I'm only sorry that the tragic deaths of four Americans were used for partisan gamesmanship." 
Susan Smith

No Family Vacations In Open Carry Florida!

The Sunshine State may soon be far less family friendly. State lawmakers are considering giving gun owners with concealed carry permits the right to openly carry their firearms in public places, even allowing them to hold their guns in their hands as they walk around. here