Month: January 2013
4-H Confusion?
Two Escambia County commissioners are appearing hesitant to pull the trigger on moving forward with the planned 4-H center on Stefani Road. “There’s such a…
Now the bad news about fiscal check. Your paycheck will be hit
The Payroll Tax Cut, which reduced your share of payroll taxes by 2 percent and increased your net pay, expired on Dec. 31, 2012 and…
Magaha not the only one under fire for pay raises
Once the two legislative leaders were sworn in, Florida Senate President Don Gaetz and House Speaker Will Weatherford immediately hired new chiefs of staff and…
Who was the most influential person on social media in 2012?
According to SocialToaster Super Fans, it was President Barack Obama. Social marketing platform SocialToaster recently conducted a survey of 3,000 Super Fans and asked them…
More good news on fiscal cliff deal: Floridians can still deduct sales taxes
The Florida state sales tax deduction has been extended for two year, as part of the fiscal cliff deal between Congress and the White House….
Commission Jumps Into 2013
The first Escambia County Commission meeting of 2013 is scheduled for tomorrow, with commissioners taking up a range of issues, including the search for a…
How to be a better elected official in 2013
Forbes has published a slideshow on how employees can be better. I’ve adapted the 14 points for elected officials. 1. Anticipate your district’s needs. What…
Happy New Year (video)
A different, fun Happy New Year. Gunshop | Hoppy New Year from Gunshop on Vimeo. – Posted using BlogPress from my iPad
Good news on fiscal cliff deal: GE keeps wind tax credit
A one-year extension of the tax credit for the wind industry was included in the fiscal cliff deal that Congress passed yesterday. The tax credit,…
Nine hate crimes committed in Escambia, Santa Rosa counties
Attorney General Pam Bondi released on Monday the 2011 Hate Crimes in Florida Report, which includes detailed information on the types of hate crimes being…
