Category: Politics
Santa Rosa Dems speak out on Gulf Power hike
Letter to the Editor: The Rich Just Keep Getting Richer: Santa Rosa Democrats Oppose Gulf Power Rate Hikes Santa Rosa’s Democratic Executive Committee opposes any…
Monk and Hall, Their Conversation’s Beginning
The free-speech discussion that has grown out of a confrontation between Rev. Nathan Monk and Pensacola City Council President Sam Hall is rooted in an…
Wu responds to Hall criticism
Shawn Thomas wrote the following email to Pensacola City Councilman PC Wu and the other council members: Pensacola City Council: Though I am currently a…
Who is buried at Magnolia Cemetery?
The website findagrave.com lists 537–537 men, women, children and infants whose graves have been abandoned. The Magnolia Cemetery isn’t hidden. It’s in the heart of…
What’s up with Iowa?
Ron Paul is leading the GOP race with the vote of 23 percent of 597 likely Republican caucus voters in Iowa, according to Public Policy…
Another call for Hall to apologize
Pensacola City Council: Though I am currently a resident of Gainesville, Pensacola is still my home. I would like to formally voice my objection to…
Deadline to register for primary vote
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford reminds voters to update their voter information before the January deadline. January 3 is the last day…
Letter: Apology sought for Rev. Monk
From Michael Lowery: Dear Honorable Sam Hall, President of the Pensacola City Council: On Thursday, December 15th, 2011 I was in attendance as you know…
Bonus Question
Some City of Pensacola employees—those in the AFSCME union—will receive their Christmas bonuses as part of their regular paycheck. Union leaders and members let…
Viewpoint: Juvenile Curfew
Hi and I hope this email finds you well. This letter is to address John Jerralds’ proposed Juvenile Curfew for Pensacola and possibly Escambia County…
Free Speech Standoff
Holding his three-minute ground at the public lectern, Father Nathan Monk chanced an arrest during last night’s Pensacola City Council meeting. Two members of the…
Lashbrook’s Attorney Stresses Innocence
Keith Lashbrook’s attorney is certain his client is innocent of accusations stemming from the Haitian orphanage the missionary oversaw. Children from the facility—and their state-side…
ECUA finalize deal with ESP
In response to an Emerald Coast Utilities Authority’s (ECUA) Board directive, the ECUA recently finalized a ten-year compressed natural gas (CNG) agreement with Energy Services…
Pensacola Business Challenge Orientation is Tonight
Any future entrepreneurs or businesses who want to participate in the Pensacola Business Challenge are invited to a free orientation tonight at 5:30 p.m. at…
State Attorney clears TDC
State Attorney Bill Eddins has cleared the Escambia County Tourist Development Commission of any Sunshine Law violations regarding a series of meetings held with hotel…
Video: Gingrich keeps his perch on top of GOP polls
Newt Gingrich continues to lead Mitt Romney in the polls, but the race for the Republican nomination is not over yet. CBS News political correspondent…
Gas Cash
Although the Pensacola City Council approved the borrowing of $5 million for improvements and purchases for its natural gas infrastructure, it was not without some…
City Employee Union: Bargaining in good faith
Good-faith bargaining generally refers to the duty of the parties to meet and negotiate at reasonable times with willingness to reach agreement on matters within…
Could Have Been Messer-ier
It turns out that adopting a new city charter isn’t as easy as a vote. The logistics take some time to figure out. Pensacola City…
Bank of America to help local borrowers tomorrow
Bank of America is holding a workshop for customers who are experiencing financial hardship. If you are a Bank of America customer, home loan specialists…
