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Guiliani names local chairman

GOP presidential candidate Rudy Guiliani has named Kristi Emmons his campaign chairman for Escambia County. Greg Evers was named the Santa Rosa County chair earlier…

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Edwards campaign strategy

…or “How to attack Hillary Clinton’s lead and show you’re a viable candidate.” Democratic presidential contender John Edwards is criticizing former President Clinton, arguing that…

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Local guests at Clinton event

From Duwayne Escobedo: It’s not too late to get your $2,300 tickets for the exclusive Hillary Clinton fund-raiser in Destin. Former President Bill Clinton is…

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Who will replace Johnny Rogers

The daily newspaper reports, as many suspected, that Santa Rosa County Superintendent of Schools Johnny Rogers will retire and not run for re-election in 2008….

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Pensacola mill hurts IP profits

The Associated Press reports that International Paper reports solid international demand. However: The company said global demand for paper and packaging continues to grow, but…

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SMG/Civic Center honored

Press Release: PENSACOLA CIVIC CENTER MAKES MID-YEAR CHARTS! PENSACOLA, Fla.- The Pensacola Civic Center is making headlines for another successful season. Venues Today Magazine’s July…

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No perfect plans

There is no perfect plan for a strong mayor or charter government for Escambia County. However, what do know is that the current systems only…

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IN Strong Mayor plan

This doesn’t have to be complicated. Ballot Question: “Shall the City Charter be amended to change from a City Manager structure of government to a…

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What can a strong mayor do? LEAD

I posted last week how the strong mayors of Orlando and Orange County (yes, they have a county mayor) pushed through votes for a $1…

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PNJ editor “discovers” area’s bitter side

Pensacola News Journal Executive Editor Richard Schneider asked the daily newspaper’s readers to send him “two words that describe your hope for Pensacola, and an…

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More Sam Hall support

This letter is in support of Sam Hall and his continuing effort to better our city and community. Although Sam and I might not agree…

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Support for Hall

I sincerely hope a less inflammatory and factually based follow-up article hits the old fashioned news racks as well as online editions soon. The important…

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