I have my own issues with the Miami Port Tunnel because I feel it is a state funded project which will take business away from other ports in the state (specifically Jacksonville and Port Everglades) but it is refreshing to hear that this is one momentous road/public works projects where tolls will not be implemented. […]
By Steven Kurlander kurly@stevenkurlander.com America is a country where our freedom and liberty are characterized in theory by equality, tolerance and constitutional guarantees against discrimination because of one’s race, sex, religion, or origin. Our country’s growing emphasis on political correctness propounded by those on the left and its general acceptance by most Americans […]
Since we broke the news almost two weeks ago that the only declared Democratic Gubernatorial candidate, former Senate Democratic Leader Nan Rich has been omitted from the Jefferson-Jackson program, speculation has run rampant about the motivation of the party to do this. Theories, many of which are completely unfounded have floated, and what is equally […]
From Bloomberg.
2013 marks 500 years since Juan Ponce de León first landed in our state and claimed the territory for Spain. While the first PERMANENT colonial settlement did not occur until 1565, this year is rightfully the 500th anniversary of our state’s founding. Four hundred years later African-Americans in the south still did not have full […]
The subject of Charlie Crist fires up conservative Republicans but this piece by Jack Furnari of the conservative BizPac Review correctly assess the split between Democratic activists and the party establishment. It’s worth a read and it should be noted that Republicans have a real leans into how Democrats are thinking this cycle and are […]
The long overdue removal of the Rodman dam could be considered again.
From the Washington Post.
We’ve chronicled extensively how Freshman House Democrats have tacked further to the right on core progressive caucus and issues. Now Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) the most powerful (and reactionary) business lobby in the state has further confirmed this trend with the organization’s voting record release. Unlike last year when no Democrat in the House […]
Very good work here from the Democratic Progressive Caucus, worth a thorough read from anybody concerned about gun safety.
The Florida Squeeze 