Author Archives: Kartik Krishnaiyer
Legislature rejects local control again; Tampa transit referendum dead
We knew this was coming but the Tampa Bay Times confirms the hope of Mayor Buckhorn to have a local option referendum on various transit projects has died. This legislature is not only out of touch with Florida’s working families but also with the infrastructure and economic needs of Florida’s largest urban areas. For a […]
House Democrats do an about-face and return to accommodationist posture
Today’s budget vote was a very disappointing development considering how well the House Democrats had done earlier this week employing dilatory tactics to make a strong point. Today, many Democrats backed off and praised Speaker Weatherford and the Republicans for their handling of a budget which while decent is laden with partisan priorities and pork. […]
The Florida Squeeze is now on Google +
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As Session closes House Republicans have Chick-fil-A for lunch
You cannot make this stuff up. House Republicans have ordered Chick-fil-A for the caucus today as the body works through the final day of legislative session. For those living under a rock, the Georgia based fast food restaurant is pretty controversial and have polarized opinion across the country. In the future, maybe a Florida based […]
Legislative power grab regarding FHSAA appears dead for 2013
The legislature’s attempted power grab regarding High School athletics and activities in the state appears to have been averted for 2013. The Senate we are told is unlikely to hear the legislation today. Senator Kelli Stargel had pushed the measure which passed the House 89-26 with bi-parsitan support before a public backlash ensued. This website […]
Is oil drilling in the Everglades inevitable ?
We’ve heard for many years of the desire of many in the oil business to explore the possibility of leases in the Big Cypress National Preserve and in other parts of SW Florida. Today, the News-Press has reported that a DEP permit has been sought for drilling by a Texas based company on cattle grazing […]
Zest of the Day: Major bills await on final day
From the Sun Sentinel.
Kurly’s Kommentary: DC Cruzin For A Brusin: Gunslinger Ted Cruz can redefine the Senate and maybe the 21st conservative movement too
By Steven Kurlander kurly@stevenkurlander.com There’s a young, brash new sheriff in DC town, a very smart gunslinger. He’s come on a mission to reform dysfunction conservative politics in Washington and reposition a lackluster and devolving GOP back in the “right” direction. While most freshmen Senators historically have been expected to lay low and work […]
Do Republican lawmakers trust Rick Scott’s economic policies?
This video featuring Rep. Ed Hooper (R-Clearwater) shot earlier this month demonstrates his apprehension about giving Rick Scott the amount of dollars he requested for economic incentives. Thanks to Amy Ritter and Florida Watch Action for this video and all the great work they have done during session!
Read Governor Scott’s Alimony Veto Letter
Governor Scott did the right thing yesterday when he vetoed the male chauvinistic, anti-women and anti-family Alimony legislation which had passed both houses with bi-partisan support. One can only speculate as to the motivation of legislators to pass such a horrible piece of legislation but that speculation can be left to others. The bottom line […]
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