Today’s St. Petersburg Times has a story about newly-elected State Representative Will Weatherford‘s (R-Wesley Chapel) internal campaign for speaker for the 2012-2014 biennium. Having met Will on several occasions, I can say that he will make a great speaker. It … Continue reading
Okay. I know this a blog is about state politics — but I have to say, I am growing more and more into a supporter for Rudy Giuliani. More and more polling shows Rudy winning the Republican nomination. A recent … Continue reading
According to the Tampa Tribune, the Police Benevolent Association – the labor union representing the good law enforcement officers with the Tampa Police Department – endorsed Julie Brown in her campaign against incumbent City Councilman John Dingfelder. This should not … Continue reading
Tommy Duncan at Sticks of Fire has asked me to join the list of contributors at his great blog. Sticks is a fellow Creative Loafing Best of the Bay Award winner – winning the reader’s choice for Best Local Blog. … Continue reading
Among his 100 ideas, Floria House Speaker Marco Rubio (R-Miami) wants to move up Florida’s presidential preference primary – to the first Tuesday in February or one-week after the New Hampshire Primary, whichever comes first. He is having Rep. David … Continue reading
This week the Florida Legislature returns to interim committee meetings. Among some of the highlights: Tuesday afternoon, Sen. Paula Dockery (R-Lakeland) will present Senate Bill 146 – the Anti-Murder Bill – to the Senate Criminal Justice Committee . If you … Continue reading
The Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation meeting today had only a few really interesting things. Among them were some accidental slips: Rep. Kevin Ambler, the outgoing chairman, had trouble at the beginning remembering that Arthenia Joyner, Charlie Justice, and Ronda Storms … Continue reading
At today’s Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation meeting, Senator Arthenia Joyner was elected chairwoman. She is the first Democrat to head the delegation in several years (need to research the last Democrat – might be a decade or more). Rep. Rich … Continue reading
With a hat tip to the Road to City Hall blog on tbo.com, here is the information for two candidate forums: Forest Hills When: Tuesday, February 13th – 7 p.m. Where: Forest Hills Recreation Center, 924 W 109th Ave. Races: … Continue reading
Unlinke the six bills listed in Part I, the remaining bills will be controversial. Local Bill 03 – Tampa Sports Authority The Tampa Sports Authority is responsible for the operations of three public golf courses and Raymond James Stadium. This … Continue reading