Jake Lahut, Zachary Petrizzo, Roger Sollenberger, The Daily Beast, March 24, 2023 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ book tour has hit a few road bumps. In the first staffing shakeup for what’s widely seen as a pre-presidential campaign, the DeSantis road show lost a critical wheel this week when the operation’s top event coordinator pulled out
New York Times (as published in The Boston Globe), By Sarah Mervosh, New York Times, March 17, 2023. The nitty-gritty process of reviewing and approving school textbooks has typically been an administrative affair, drawing the attention of education specialists, publishing executives, and state bureaucrats. But in Florida, textbooks have become hot politics, part of Governor
By CARRIE WALSH, Charlotte County Human Services Director, The Daily Sun, March 11, 2023. The Department of Housing and Urban Development defines affordable housing as a dwelling a family or household can obtain-whether through rent, purchase or other means-that costs 30% or less of the household’s income. Since household incomes vary widely, what is affordable
By the NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA, Mar 1, 2023. Florida lawmakers next week will start the annual 60-day legislative session. Here are 10 big issues to watch: AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, has made a priority of trying to find ways to make housing more affordable for workers. The Senate could quickly pass a
By DIANE RADO, FLORIDA PHOENIX, Feb 25, 2023. Former Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, a Democrat who had hoped to become the first woman governor of Florida but didn’t win in the 2022 gubernatorial primary race, has been elected as the new chair of the Florida Democratic Party. The FDP tweeted: “The Florida Democratic Party congratulates @NikkiFried
The following editorial was published in The Daily Sun on Feb23, 2023. OUR POSITION: Charlotte County commissioners are facing some difficult long-term challenges, brought on by the area’s rapid growth, and their solutions will define their tenure. The responsibilities of public office can be frustrating and taxing. No one who accepts the task of guiding public policy
Check out this FDP Chair Forum on Tuesday 2/21 at 6 pm. Learn about the candidates. Register to attend via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7O2OiMZeSRWqCRubt4hAcA?_x_zm_rtaid=ZvD6SG9zRp-N8yStsDB23A.1676750010878.4c583a776deeb06d20fc28c9acfa430d&_x_zm_rhtaid=133
DeSantis Under National Scrutiny for Supporting Cuts to Social Security and Medicare As the field of potential 2024 GOP presidential hopefuls ramps up their race for the MAGA base, Governor Ron DeSantis is the latest to find his record of supporting cuts to Social Security and Medicare under scrutiny. According to multiple national reports out
By SEUNG MIN KIM, JOSH BOAK and STEVE PEOPLES, ASSOCIATED PRESS, Feb 10, 2023. TAMPA — With an eye toward the 2024 campaign, President Joe Biden took direct aim at Republicans who have floated cuts to Social Security and Medicare — telling an audience in Florida on Thursday that he would create a “nightmare” for anyone who
This week, President Biden gave a speech in Virginia to highlight how Democrats’ economic plan is delivering for working families while MAGA Republicans push an agenda of raising taxes on the middle class, protecting billionaire tax cheats, and putting America’s financial stability on the line to try to force cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
The Permitless Carry gun bill — HB 543 Concealed Carry of Weapons and Firearms Without a License — is being fast-tracked with only two committees in the House, and is already scheduled for its first hearing in the Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations Subcommittee on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 2 pm ET. If you are able, we urge you
While working Floridians struggle with some of the highest health care costs in the country, Ron DeSantis is proposing cuts for critical services, including Medicaid. At the same time, the Florida GOP is pushing major tax handouts for wealthy housing developers in the state instead of prioritizing relief for Florida families. While Floridians are already
Editor: Before the Wednesday press conference began, an administration staffer told state workers at the event to applaud and be “high energy.” Moments later, they cheered and clapped loudly when DeSantis entered the Florida Cabinet room, where he announced the budget plan. The workers broke out into applause three times during DeSantis’ presentation. It’s all
By Ryan Dailey, News Service of Florida, Feb 1, 2023. SARASOTA — A revamped New College of Florida Board of Trustees on Tuesday quickly shook up leadership at the small liberal-arts school, removing President Patricia Okker and replacing her on an interim basis with former state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran. The moves came after Gov.
A meesage from Cara Reynolds, Chair, Charlotte County School Board. As you may know, our current superintendent, Steve Dionisio, will be retiring after 33 years of dedicated service to our school district. We are grateful for his leadership and commitment in providing a high-quality education for all students, and we wish him the best in
The following speech was written and spoken by Fran Dance, Charlotte County Democratic Party precinct captain, to our FL Reps. Michael Grant and Spencer Roach and FL Sen. Ben Albritton at the Charlotte County Legislative Delegation meeting in Punta Gorda on Jan 11, 2o23. Gov. DeSantis expects our Legislature to pass a bill this year
Staff Report, The Daily Sun, Jan 12, 2023. WASHINGTON, D.C. – While longtime U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan was nixed from negotiations for the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, another Southwest Florida congressman made the group. U.S. Rep. Greg Steube will be joining one of the more powerful committees in Congress, his office announced late
Jean was an active member of our Englewood Democratic Club (EDC). She regularly attended our Mango Bistro Coffee and Drink Liberally events. She was at our Drink Liberally event last Thursday at the Cool Pickle in Paradise restaurant. She always had a smile on her face. Last Thursday, we talked about the Gulf and Red Tide. She swam
Editor’s comment: Dan Rodriquez, a Charlotte County Dem Club member, has been following Charlotte County’s progress on the Cultural Center. He invites interested persons to meet with him on Jan 12 at 4pm at the Charlotte County Library, 2280 Aaron St, Port Charlotte. Please contact Dan Rodriquez at danr33952@gmail.com. This topic will also be
By Dawn Mann, Chair of the Charlotte County Democratic Party Our theme for the next two years is Connection & Community. How can Democrats connect with voters? How can our Democratic Party be part of the larger community? We need to focus on four key areas: Visibility Relevance Engagement Advocacy First, visibility. Visibility takes many
The following Letter to the Editor was published in The Daily Sun on Jan 7, 2023. I am woke. And I am proud of it. The definition of woke according to the Merriam Webster English Language Dictionary is, “aware of and actively attentive to important facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice).”
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