by Javier Manjarres Newly elected Republican Party of Florida Chairman (RPOF)David Bitner and his staff continue to make positive strides in resuscitating the RPOF after years of gluttonous spending and backdoor dealings with the launch of launch of the ‘Greatest Generation Tour’. The Tour is a tribute to the thousands of WWII Veterans that are unfortunately … Read more
Archive for March, 2011
AG Bondi’s Restatement of Clemency Rules for Felons is Just and Proper
March 10, 2011Kudos to Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi for making a stand for accountability and personal responsibility. Effective immediately, ex-felons will now be required to wait a mandatory five year period after their jail sentence is served before they are allowed to make a formal request to have their voting rights restored. In addition, Bondi is … Read more
Rep. John Tobia’s Tax Bill Against Small Cigarette Companies “Dead on Arrival”
March 10, 2011by Javier Manjarres House Majority Leader Carlos Lopez Cantera and Representative Erik Fresen both went on the record stating that Representative John Tobia’s HB 1207 will be ” dead on arrival” as the bill calls for an increase in taxes on small tobacco companies, most notably Dosal, Inc., of Opa Locka. To recap, Dosal was excluded … Read more
Florida Senate Passes Anti-Obamacare Measure
March 9, 2011by Javier Manjarres Earlier this morning, Senate President Mike Haridopolos discussed the Healthcare Freedom Act that was later voted on and passed by the Senate by a 29-10 vote- the measure will now move on to the House. If it passes the House and receives the Governor’s signature, the constitutional amendment will keep Obamacare from being … Read more
Governor Scott Says His 700K/7 Year Jobs Plan is On Track
March 9, 2011by Javier Manjarres Governor Rick Scott took some time out of his busy morning to talk about the status of his proposed 700,000/7 years job plan, the cornerstone of his Gubernatorial campaign in 2010. When I asked the Governor if his jobs plan was on track, Scott said that, “we are going to get there” by … Read more
Protesters Attempt to Spike Governor Scott’s ‘Tea’ Session (VIDEO)
March 8, 2011by Javier Manjarres The ‘Awake the State’ campaign organized throughout the state of Florida to protest Governor Rick Scott proposed budget on the first day of the Legislative got underway in Tallahassee with about 400 event attendees. Armed with signs , activists made no bones about their opposition to the Governor’s budget, and the Republican controlled legislature”s … Read more
Senator Rubio Makes Surprise Appearance In Tallahassee
March 7, 2011by Javier Manjarres With the opening of the Florida Legislative session this week, the Florida Federated Republican Women’s club held a statewide meeting coinciding with the Legislative Session. Several speakers addressed the group including RNC Co-Chairman Sharon Day, Governor Rick Scott, and Senate President Mike Haridpolos. But the highlight of the event was the cameo … Read more
LeMieux’s U.S. Senate Run Imminent
March 7, 2011by Javier Manjarres Tallahassee- Former U.S. Senator George LeMieux attended the Speaker Designation ceremony of future Speaker of the Florida House Will Weatherford and commented that he thought that Weatherford was a very intelligent and capable Legislator that will do great things in this political career. I caught up with LeMieux at the event and … Read more
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Hat Watch
March 7, 2011A little change of pace here before we kick off the big legislative week up in Tallahassee- keeping tabs on our Congresswoman Frederica Wilson from the 17th Congressional District. Any fashion authorities out there want to take a crack at this one? Trendy? Spendy? Or fashion road kill?
Criminal Allegations Swirl Across Miami-Dade County Government
March 5, 2011by Javier Manjarres With a recall of Mayor Carlos Alvarez in the Miami-Dade Mayor recall election looking likely, several politicos and whistleblowers are now making criminal accusations and pointing fingers about alleged municipal corruption in connection to the recent arrests involving illegal slot machines seized by Miami Police just a few days ago. Former City of Miami Mayor … Read more