Jan
31
State of Sunshine Supports Shawn Harrison for City Council
January 31, 2007 | 4 Comments
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 Council, District 2. I think he has done a great job representing District 7 […]
Jan
31
Tax Subsidized Sports Facilities
January 31, 2007 | 3 Comments
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 it. Not sure about other teams. I’m sure they won’t mind.
To which I replied:
I support tax […]
Jan
28
Florida Legislature - Week in Preview
January 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment
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 planning on attending, just because it’s being held at the Florida State Fairgrounds, and […]
Jan
26
Florida Legislature to Take on Property Taxes - List of Bills
January 26, 2007 | 14 Comments
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 a complicated issue, which means this post could get lengthy. However, I will endeavor to boil down […]
Jan
24
Cutting Back on Gas Consumption - Can Florida Do It?
January 24, 2007 | 3 Comments
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, tend more to the state level. Besides, how many national bloggers […]
Jan
23
Blog Challenge: Top 10 State of Sunshine Goals for 2007
January 23, 2007 | 6 Comments
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 blogosphere” for most of my readers.
Anyway, today she posted a blog challenge: come up […]
Jan
23
Florida Legislature - Interesting Bills Continued
January 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment
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 would make it illegal to use your cell phone while driving, no matter how you are using […]
Jan
23
Creative Loafing Awards Ceremony
January 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment
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 words about this blog.
I was a little nervous accepting the award in a room […]
Jan
22
Affari Edge Announces New Hire: Jim Johnson, Director of Public Strategies
January 22, 2007 | 7 Comments
Affari Edge, LLC
4601 W Kennedy Blvd, Ste 303
Tampa, Florida 33609
813.282.3611
For Immediate Release
January 22, 2006
Affari Edge Announces New Hire:
Jim Johnson, Director of Public Strategies
TAMPA, Florida – Affari Edge, a full-service advertising agency, announced today the hiring of Jim Johnson as Director of Public Strategies. He will be responsible for working with clients to […]
Jan
22
Florida Legislature - Week in Preview
January 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment
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 branch agencies. Most of the Senate committees are doing the same.
The Senate Committee on Military Affairs […]