Category: Politics
Disabled get raw deal in Pensacola
My name is Martin Horwit and I am an advocate for the disabled men and women in the City of Pensacola and the County of…
Other problems with Congressional Pages
ABC News reports: A source close to former House Clerk Jeff Trandahl told ABC News that Arizona Congressman Jim Kolbe (R-Ariz.) was one of a…
Slate.com: Washington Buzz
Zeitgeist Checklist, Course-Staying Edition What Washington is talking about this week. By Michael Grunwald Posted Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006, at 7:15 AM ET A Sorry…
Alabama solution to high property taxes
Saw this solution offered by a candidate to stop rising property taxes: “Do away with annual property appraisals.” Now that’s an Alabama solution. Tell the…
Is that grouper in your grouper sandwich?
The AP is reporting that the Florida’s Attorney General is investigating whether restaurants are substituting cheaper fish for grouper on their menus. If so, it…
Benson doesn’t get it
From Mark O’Brien’s Sunday column: The utility, which serves 60,000 of the county’s 118,000 households, will raise rates to pay for the new plant near…
IN Your Face TV – Grover Robinson
Oct. 27 Show Hot Seat – Grover Robinson IV PART 1 PART 2
CMPA first board meeting a success
The Board of Trustees of Community Maritime Park Associates held its first workshop Friday afternoon. The City has loaned Ed Spears as a staff support…
IN Your Head Radio – Oct 27 show
Oct 27, 2006 Show News: Governor’s Race – Melinda Hilterbrand Winners & Losers: Perkin’s Plan Loaded Gun: Ghostbuster – Marlene Blanchard Rick’s Rant: ECUA Extortion…
Schofield speaks out on judge race
Dear Mr. Outzen, I read your recent comments about Mr. Powell’s miss-statements about Mr. Ketchels experience. I would suggest rather than bashing either candidate your…
Even Kevin White gets it
ECUA approve the Dale Perkins 5 Point 3 Point Plan yesterday, 3-2. Perkins, McCovery & Walker voted for Fort Perkins. Benson and Fink voted “No.”…
Tax & Spend County wants to raise taxes for fire
The PNJ reports Escambia County was to form advisory committees that will review and ultimately support raising the fees (taxes) paid for fire protection. (…
Touart told county has problems
County Administrator George Touart met with the Pensacola Chamber of Commerce this week. The word we’ve gotten is that Touart was told that his employees…
Broward/Palm Beach New Times: Crist denies tryst
The GOP staffer, 21-year-old Jason Wetherington, told friends at separate social functions in August that he had sex with Crist, according to two credible and…
Tell ECUA Board to move Main St. Plant….no more games
Call or email (click on names for email addresses) Chairman Mr. Logan Fink District One (850) 944-1941 Term expires November 2008 Vice Chairman Mr. Elvin…
Plans for Fort Perkins revealed
ECUA board member Dale Perkins has told us that if the city and county don’t fork over $38 million each then he plans to fortify…
Sam Hall joins blogosphere
The Link is Pensacola Underdog. Hall (Candidate for PNS City Council) was part of the Stop Our City brain trust. He also spoke strongly against…
Saufley Landfill misses deadline…again
The Saufley Landfill is not complying with a judge’s orders to meet the terms of its permit. Neighbors of the West Pensacola landfill have fought…
Healthcare solution: free check-ups
The NY Times is reporting today that some hospital systems are experimenting with free preventative care to reduce the much higher write-offs of emergency room…
St. Pete Times: Davis scores in debate
Adam Smith, political writer for St. Petersburg Times, analyzes the Crist-Davis debate – Davis scores points, but is it too late?
