Category: Politics
How open is City of Pensacola?
Here’s a test for you. Time how long it takes you to find the minutes of the Pensacola City Council’s meetings. I realize I’m technology-challenged,…
Sorry, Schools must consolidate
On Nov. 21, the Escambia County School Board is scheduled to vote on a plan that will close Woodham High School and Brownsville, Brown Barge…
How would you giveaway a million dollars?
Slate.com has published an article on philanthropy (Read HERE ) They asked writers, artists, academics, and other thoughtful people a question: If you had a…
Mark Obrien translator 11/15/06
Our favorite PNJ columnist has surveyed the political landscape and finds reasons for optimism: Gene Valentino and Grover Robinson are about to be sworn in…
Who to watch on the Dem side?
TPMuckraker.com has identified who may be the most corrupt Democratic lawmakers in D.C.: Rep. Alan Mollohan (WV): He’s set to take the chair House Appropriations….
Frat boys sue Borat
The drunken South Carolina frat boys are suing how the movie “Borat” shows them as racist, bigoted, sexist idiots. In his lawsuit, Justin Seay (now…
County pays for computer
We’ve got the mediation agreement between the County Commission/Co. Administrator George Touart and Clerk of Courts Ernie Lee Magaha. Magaha will pay the outstanding bill…
Martinez to head RNC
The Orlando Sentinel reports Sen. Mel Martinez has been named the next general chairman of the Republican National Committee. He will share the chairmanship with…
Home insurance triples
Just got our home insurance premium notice from State Farm. It went from $3800 to $14,000!!!! If we don’t find a new carrier, our monthly…
ECUA may buy land
ECUA has on its Nov. 16 agenda the purchase of land near Solutia – price tag $13 million. ECUA Board member Larry Walker told PNJ:…
Touart blinks, Escambia County settles with Magaha
Buzz: We’re hearing that Escambia County Commissioners and County Administrator George Touart have reached an agreement with Clerk of Courts Ernie Lee Magaha. Magaha is…
Be Heard on County Survey
From Escambia Community Collaborative: Please give the following survey your consideration. The Escambia Community Collaborative invites you to do just that by completing an online…