Legislative & Government Affairs Director
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Wednesday, December 23, 2015
After 50 Years Miami Cubans Finally Figure It Out
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A group of Cuban-American business people, almost all from Miami, quietly traveled to the island to see for themselves what, if anything, had changed. Most of the 10 men — even a couple of otherwise staunch conservatives — returned convinced
that stronger ties to the U.S. would help Cubans. here
Rick Scott's Florida Criminal Justice System
As other states reformed their criminal justice systems in the past year to reduce their prison populations by updating their sentencing laws and establishing new programs for the re-entry of offenders, Florida remained on the sidelines, according to a new report from the bipartisan U.S. Justice Action Network. here
Tampa Legend Ronny Elliott @ Skipper's Smokehouse
With Steve Connelly
and Rev. Billy C. Wirtz
and Rev. Billy C. Wirtz
To wring out the old
and ring in the new. Goodbye to the lights
and the manger scenes. No more glee,
no more carols. Let's rock'n'roll. info
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Sandy Murman's Tea Party Advisors
Murman became a no vote on the Go Hillsborough referendum. She has another idea, well it closely reflects ideas and even language put forth by tea party members and a prominent anti-tax activist from
Pinellas County. here
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Tea Party activists, who had been imploring county commissioners to shut down Go Hillsborough and forget the sales tax, cheered Murman’s bold move.
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“Sandy, I can’t tell you how proud of I am of your stepping out to lead on the transportation issue. It is fantastic. Thank you for your courage and your dedication to finding the best way for the county." Ken Roberts, Tea Party
Roberts had every reason to be proud. Murman’s plan borrowed heavily from one he had been shopping to commissioners for months.
No Show Marco Rubio
A day after suggesting he may try to hold up a massive spending deal, Rubio skipped the vote all together. here
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