Category Archives: Florida Legislature
Triumph For Them Not For Us
In 2012, some politically powerful people in North Florida secured the services of then Senator Don Gaetz to help them control 1.5 billion of funds that BP was expected to pay for the carnage to the Gulf Coast caused by … Continue reading
Killing New Jobs in Florida
Feb 03, 2017 — When Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus folded its tent last month, 400 Floridians lost their jobs. Now, Florida’s Governor Rick Scott appears determined to turn his state’s drive for jobs into a Cuba policy … Continue reading
Posted in Florida, Florida Legislature, News Articles, Politics, Republican Party, Tallahassee
Tagged Cuba, Cuba-American Relations, Governor Rick Scott, jobs, trade
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Keep Partisan Revenge Out of State Constitution
Keep partisan revenge out of state constitution —An Editorial Sun Sentinel Editorial Board Floridians need to stay informed on judiciary amendment Florida voters had to be aware of a sneaky constitutional amendment this year. They may have to be even … Continue reading
Imprisoned for Crimes They Did not Commit
Innocence Project of Florida – Unlocking the truth…
One Amendment We Don’t Need
This November, “Amendment 1” (The Solar Energy Amendment) will be on the Florida ballot. We have all heard the radio commercials and seen the TV ads promoting “solar energy choice” and growing solar “the right way” protecting the “rights of … Continue reading
Posted in Florida, Florida Legislature, Florida Supreme Court, News Articles, Politics, Tallahassee
Tagged Amendment 1, energy, Gulf Power, solar energy
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The Racist Basis of the 10-2 Jury Vote to Execute
This idea originated in Louisiana where they established a 9-3 vote to execute. Given the universally accepted truth that black men were disproportionately executed, there is an understandably strong sentiment in the African American Community that opposes the death penalty. … Continue reading
Posted in Florida, Florida Legislature, Florida Supreme Court, Tallahassee
Tagged death penalty, executions, racial bias, SCOTUS
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Gaetz Senate Trial Continues
Florida Senate’s single witness takes a beating in redistricting trial Mary Ellen Klas, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Tuesday, December 15, 2015 The second day of the Florida redistricting trial ended early Tuesday as the Florida Senate presented a single witness in … Continue reading
Posted in Florida, Florida Legislature, News Articles, Republican Party, Tallahassee
Tagged David King, Don Gaetz, Florida Senate, Paul Liu, redistricting, voting rights
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