Archive for May, 2009

Alex Sink, the presumed Democratic candidate for Florida Governor, has called on Charlie Crist to veto the growth management bill recently passed by the legislature. CFO and gubernatorial candidate Alex Sink suggested to Buzz that she thinks Charlie Crist should veto the controversial SB 360 growth management bill. "It's the classic example of something that probably started... »

A week late perhaps, but a little jazz in honor of the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. »

From the Orlando Sentinel (via Sayfie Review): Decrying an attempt to "muzzle" local leaders, city and county officials are mounting a lobbying effort urging Gov. Charlie Crist to veto a bill that would prevent them from waging PR campaigns on ballot issues.Cities, counties and school boards would be banned from using public funds for political advertisements... »

Members of Congress get taxpayer-funded allowances to cover "official and representational expenses."  House members get a government expense allowance of $1.3 million to $1.9 million a year. Senators get $2.9 million to $4.5 million.  Rules prohibit the use of the allowances for campaign, political, personal, and committee expenses.  However, "incidental" use is permitted as... »