With the election now 10 days away, most of Florida’s newspapers have printed their recommendations / endorsements on most races. A few have yet to endorse in the gubernatorial race. We here at the State of Sunshine have compiled a … Continue reading
There are two anti-tax amendments on the ballot: Amendment 6 would allow local governments to double the homestead exemption; Amendment 7 would provide a property tax cut to partially disabled veterans equal to their degree of disability, if the disability … Continue reading
In 1998, Florida began the Florida Youth Tobacco Control Program which spawned the “truth” commercials, funded with the proceeds of the settlement of the state’s lawsuit against tobacco companies. Media reports have shown that these edgy commercials have helped curb … Continue reading
We at the State of Sunshine posted our thoughts on the debate. Crist won, but barely – only because he came across a little more hopeful and friendly. Robert C at Interstate 4 Jamming was disappointed that Crist and Davis … Continue reading
Tonight was the first of two gubernatorial debates between Republican Attorney General Charlie Crist and Democrat Congressman Jim Davis. (Reform Party candidate Max Linn was denied participation by an appeals court earlier today.) Although both Davis and Crist seemed to … Continue reading
As we noted earlier, this is not a good year for Republicans. Yet, somehow, the GOP faithful just don’t see it. Let’s look at the United States House of Representatives. In early August, the State of Sunshine wrote about the … Continue reading
This is not a good year for Republicans. Yet, somehow, the GOP faithful just don’t see it. Let’s look at the United States Senate. In early August, the State of Sunshine wrote about the Senate prospects. At the time, we … Continue reading
Senator Tom Lee, current candidate for Chief Financial Officer, began talking a few years ago about the lack of long-term budgeting by the state of Florida. He felt that, given the cyclical nature of Florida’s economy, budgeting year-to-year causes significant … Continue reading
The State of Sunshine thought Harris won the debate. Mustang Boggy at Bark Bark Woof Woof has a live blogging post, calling it a toss up. Mr. G at PEER Review Florida was impressed with Harris. Laura Fiorilli at The … Continue reading
From William March’s Blog on TBO.com: A Broward County judge has ruled that Max Linn, Reform Party candidate for governor, must be admitted to Tuesday night’s gubernatorial candidate’s debate between Republican Charlie Crist and Democrat Jim Davis. It isn’t clear … Continue reading