Category: Politics
Story that probably won’t make PNJ
Associated Press reports: Gannett Co.’s July revenue fell 12.3 percent as retailers cut back on ad spending and classified ads continued to shrink, the largest…
Notes: CMPA meeting
Approaching the vote: Fogg: “Whoever is ranked, I can support either one. But, I can only hang my hat on the recommendation of Dr. Beitsh…
CMPA names Land Capital
The Community Maritime Park Board of Trustees voted to name Land Capital Group the master developer, 8-4.
IN Your Head Radio: Wilson Robertson
He will have him on the show at 1:15. Listen online: Newsradio1620.com
Boeing threatens to drop out
Reuters reports: Boeing Co. confirmed on Friday it may withdraw from a $35 billion competition for new aerial refueling aircraft unless the Pentagon agrees to…
Letter to CMPA
Dear Esteemed Board Members: The Community Maritime Park Referendum Voted YES for approval by the People of Pensacola on September 5 2006, clearly stated: For…
Where will Baptist ER patients go?
The PNJ reports more on the Baptist-West Florida Hospital union today. The big question is what will happen to the ER patients. Sacred Heart is…
Pssst….shooting at mall
It was gang-related. For some reason, authorities want you to think otherwise. There are gangs in Pensacola. So far they aren’t tied to the national…
Quote of the Day
“He who rejects change is the architect of decay. The only human institution which rejects progress is the cemetery.†– Harold Wilson
Inflation surges
Prices for the past year are rising at the fastest pace in 27 years. Labor Dept. reports wholesale inflation soared in July. Wholesale prices are…
State $1.5 billion shortfall
Republicans have been in charge of the state budget and economy for 10 years. They have repeatedly cut taxes and pushed more mandates onto the…
Greatness slips away from Pcola again
Remember when Pensacola was to get a cruise ship. The City Council got so excited about it. The ship would dock at the Port. Visitors…
GGW Francis to sue Bay County, more
“Girls Gone Wild” founder Joe Francis is seeking $300 million in a lawsuit that he intends to file, according to News Herald. “Girls Gone Wild”…
IN Your Head Radio Backtracks 8.19
Former GOP Congressman John LeBoutillier talks about McCain deserting POWs in Indochina. Listen Read the blog
Finnegan’s Wake files Chap. 11
Finnegan’s Wake Irish Pub has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Nine Mile Road restaurant opened earlier this year in a site that once housed…
Timeline for four parks
TIMELINE FOR FOUR BASEBALL PARKS Pensacola, Springdale, Ark., Grand Prairie, Tex. and Billings, Mont. July 11, 2006 – Springdale, Ark. Springdale, Ark. approves a referendum…
IN Your Head Radio 8.15
We’ve got Scott Davidson of Land Capital and are trying to get Kevin Doyle or Ken Kearns from Trinity – the two CMP master developer…
Trinity proposal for CMP strong, but unethical?
The Trinity Capital’s proposal for the Community Maritime Park is strong. They commit to finding private financing for anything in the two phases of the…
Gannett severance package
Gannett’s severance package isn’t quite as generous as the Escambia County buy-out: Severance Benefits • One week of pay for each year of service (52…
