Save the Kress building
Friday, March 24, 2017
Florida Mayors Strike Back
Florida INC. is considering a bill that would limit cities’ ability to regulate businesses and industries. here
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Florida mayors voice their concerns in Tallahassee
about bills under consideration by
the Legislature that limit local control.
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Florida mayors voice their concerns in Tallahassee
about bills under consideration by
the Legislature that limit local control.
Rick Scott's Sabal Trail Natural Gas Pipeline
The Sabal Trail natural gas pipeline, a giant interstate project whose tail reaches over 268 miles into Florida, has generated fierce opposition as its construction moves through the state from Georgia to its end-point in Osceola County. here
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"Projects like this will make Floridians dependent on fossil fuel for many decades “when its citizens continually vote for solar energy and renewables. We’re not alone. This is happening all over the country.”
The Sierra Club
The Sierra Club
Union-Busting Florida GOP
Florida’s public-sector labor unions which represent thousands of workers ranging from school teachers to public utility linemen would have to convince their members to pay up or else risk being shut down, under a controversial plan by House Republicans that is now headed to the floor despite little chance
at becoming law. here
at becoming law. here
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HB 11 is a priority of House Speaker Richard Corcoran of Land O’Lakes.
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Tampa Paparazzi
In Charge: Curbelo
The Ybor City Rooster
Destructive Seismic Exploration Set To Start In The Everglades
Despite ongoing lawsuit, destructive seismic exploration set to start in Big Cypress’
sensitive wetlands. here
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The Burnett Oil Company has set March 27 as the date they will begin the process of surveying for oil and gas resources beneath
Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida, even as a federal judge has yet to rule whether the work can proceed.
Labels:
Everglades,
Florida Frackers,
Fracking In Florida
Andrew Gillum for Governor -- AM Joy
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Coffee with Donna Davis
Donna L. Davis is a well-respected community organizer
in the Tampa Bay area. She has spent her adult life engaged in the civic arena
fighting for others while empowering communities to make a difference.
Davis is the co-founder of the Black Lives Matter
Tampa chapter and has led the charge for the Tampa Civilian Review Board. As an
active participant in the Community Protection Coalition, she has inspired Bay
Area residents to stand up and heed the call to protect their liberties and
freedoms.
Sierra Club Packs The Tampa Theatre
Full house for the screening of the film
Troubled Waters: Connections and Consequences
Guest list
Tampa Theatre - Tampa, Florida
Join them here
The Florida Murder Of Darren Rainey
No Florida correctional officers are responsible for the scalding hot shower death of mentally ill inmate Darren Rainey. That’s according to Miami Dade’s State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle who has decided to close the investigation without filing any criminal charges. here
The Audacity Of Aramis Ayala
Florida State prosecutor Aramis Ayala may have made Florida history last weekwhen she declared publicly and emphatically that she would not, under any circumstances, seek the death penalty. here
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Within hours of the announcement Rick Scott called on Ayala, to recuse herself from the cases. When she refused, he appointed a special prosecutor to take over — an action critics said was an overreach of executive power.
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119 judges, prosecutors and law professors sign letter questioning Scott's removal of Ayala from death penalty case. here
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
High Speed Rail Coming To Florida Despite Rick Scott
Labels:
Florida GOP,
I Am Rick Scott,
Rick Scott
Ybor Paparazzi
Florida's Right Wing Infestation
Right Wing Florida lawmakers are backing bills that target undocumented immigrants and some refugees by denying in-state tuition and forcing local governments to assist immigration authorities. here
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Many of the bills have been offered in past legislative sessions, but some Republicans now say
Donald Trump’s
Florida victory shows how a hardline immigration stance can be a positive even in the Hispanic-heavy Sunshine State. And it could draw more conservative
voters to the polls.
Donald Trump’s
Florida victory shows how a hardline immigration stance can be a positive even in the Hispanic-heavy Sunshine State. And it could draw more conservative
voters to the polls.
Florida GOP Corporate Welfare
Tucked on page 65 of a 187-page bill is a clause that continues to award $2 million in annual tax credits to the World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine for the next six years. Even in their analysis to members, House Republicans called the museum the single worst bet the state is making with tax credits. here
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The Hall of Fame lists Rolex and Shell as two of its top corporate partners, yet has relied on taxpayer support since its 1998 agreement with the state.
Call-to-Action III: Ban Conversion Therapy of Minors in Tampa
Monday, March 20, 2017
Troubled Waters: Connections and Consequences - Tampa Theatre
Where Are They Now?
Pat Frank - Still serving us
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Jan K. Platt - Enjoying life
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Chris Hart - Currently living in Orlando
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Thomas Scott - Pastor of the 22nd Street Church of God
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Jim Norman - Political career appears to be over. Proved himself untrustworthy in a smelly affair.
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Ronda Storms - Ran out of local politics.
Now living in exile in Valrico, Florida
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Ben Wacksman - Director for Tampa Housing Funding Corporation
Labels:
Jan Platt,
Jim Norman,
Pat Frank,
Ronda Storms,
Thomas Scott
Florida's Culture Of Corruption: Aaron Bean
$1 million hidden in the state budget
after the two discussed how
the lawmaker would promote
the business, budget documents
and emails show. here
Florida INC. Taking Over Cities
Right-wing corporate interests are pushing state legislatures to curtail the progressive power of city governments. here
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Right now, there are two bills filed in the Florida legislature that propose sweeping new restrictions on local governments. One (House Bill 17) would bar them from regulating "businesses, professions, and occupations," the other (SB 1158), would expressly preempt "the regulation of matters relating to commerce, trade, and labor."
Labels:
Florida GOP,
Florida Inc.,
Florida's Culture Of Corruption,
Florida's Right Wing Infestation
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Westboro Bigots Chased Out Of Tampa
Hyde Park, Tampa
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The Bigots
All 5 of them
The Humans
Jaime, Aaron and Dez
Kathy
Jaime
Gonzo
Dave
Dez
Jaime and Becky
Aaron
Hyde Park United Methodist Church
Larry Keffner Of The Citrus Taliban In Ybor
Every Friday night he walks the streets of
our beloved Ybor and spreads
his hateful rhetoric.
His new ride
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According to his Facebbook page he is a Former Founder,
Director at Gospel House and Former Founder,
Director at Biblical Research Center
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