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Our minor mayor
Here is an editorial that appeared in alt-weekly The Arkansas Times on 6/8/06 about Little Rock and its weak mayor system. Much of it applies…
What is the legislature thinking on insurance
Does big insurance control the state legislature? First we have special session to deal with property insurance that in the end did nothing. Insurance companies…
New Mobile, Ala steel plant may increase revenue $3.7 million
Mobile Press Register reports: Southwest Alabama cities and counties can expect about $3.7 million a year in extra tax revenue from the ThyssenKrupp steel mill…
Ax the Homestead Tax files PAC organization papers
Press Release: The citizens’ constitutional petition initiative to amend Florida’s constitution by replacing the current property tax system with a sales tax-based system took another…
Rove resigns
Karl Rove, President Bush’s chief political strategist, plans to leave the White House at the end of August. Mumbles something about a rats leaving a…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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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