Okay. So I know my recommendation doesn’t carry the weight of, say, the Tampa Tribune. Not to mention that I can’t even vote in the city elections. However, I do want to say that I support Shawn Harrison for City … Continue reading
Michael Hussey of Pushing Rope commented on my post on property tax legislation about the use of sales tax rebates for professional sports facilities: Any thoughts on the Lightning $2 million-a-year rebate? The Lightning and the Magic are pushing for … Continue reading
This will be a slow week for the Legislature, as no interim committee meetings are scheduled. However, on Thursday, the Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation will hold its annual meeting, to debate local bills and elect a new chair. I am … Continue reading
Now that the special session on property insurance is complete, and the bill has been signed, the Legislature will move on to other subjects. One of the biggest issues raised during the campaign last year is property taxes. This is … Continue reading
I missed the State of the Union last night. Well, not missed so much as avoided. Go figure, a political blogger who actually didn’t want to watch the president’s speech. I suppose it’s because my interest, and thus this blog, … Continue reading
Shortly after switching to WordPress to power this blog, I subscribed to Lorelle on WordPress. I have found her bog helpful as I ponder how this blog will move forward — but it might be a little to “inside the … Continue reading
I must say I find some new and interesting legislation each time I check the House and Senate websites to see if they are updated. There are quite a few today: SB 620 – Sen. Larcenia Bullard (D-Miami) This bill … Continue reading
Last night I had the privilege of attending the award ceremony for the 2006 Creative Loafing Best of the Bay Awards. Wayne Garcia (a.k.a. PoHo) presented me with his staff pick for Best New Political Blog, and said some kind … Continue reading
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Today the Florida Legislature will conclude the special session on property insurance. However, they will be meeting the rest of the week – holding interim committee meetings. The House committees will generally be hearing presentations from committee staff or executive … Continue reading