LOCAL NEWS
Ahead of the November election that will decide control of the Tallahassee City Commission, City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow’s One Tallahassee Political Action Committee (PAC) – which he once described as people driven – received a total of $95,000 in contributions from three donors located in California and Tennessee.
The latest job report shows that Leon County lost 356 jobs in August when compared to last month. There were 156,346 people working in Leon County in August compared to July’s revised employment number of 156,702.
Read the news briefs from the Leon County School Board agenda review/workshop meeting that was held on September 23, 2024.
FLORIDA NEWS
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says “we don’t have time for bureaucracy, we don’t have time for red tape” when it comes to businesses coming back to areas stricken by Hurricane Helene.
Ranchers, farmers and timber growers are reporting widespread damage from the wind and rain of Hurricane Helene, which raced through rural North Florida last week.
NATIONAL NEWS
At least 45,000 dockworkers across 36 East and Gulf Coast ports began striking after their contract expired early this morning, the first such strike in the US since 1977. The work stoppage could disrupt supply chains and cause delays.
Vice presidential candidates Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and Ohio Sen. JD Vance (R) to debate tonight (9 pm ET, CBS) in New York City (More).
Seventeen-time MLB All-Star Pete Rose, who topped the league’s all-time hit list with 4,256 over a 24-season career and was later banned for gambling, died yesterday at age 83. No cause of death was given.
US stock markets close higher (S&P 500 +0.4%, Dow +0.0%, Nasdaq +0.4%) after Federal Chair Jerome Powell signals further, smaller rate cuts (More).
TALLAHASSEE WEATHER
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How is it that Individuals and Businesses are limited in their Donations but a PAC can donate $100,000 or more as one Donation? Make PAC Money illegal.
I wonder how the Dock Workers would feel if Bus Loads of illegals rolled in and took over those Jobs at less Pay?
The dock worker’s strike is exactly what’s wrong with unions. Most union members would not joy the union voluntarily, they’re only there because the job they were hired into is controlled by the union(s).
The were offered a 50% wage increase, but turned it down. We recently witnessed a similar fiasco where the unions manage to put the UPS deliver drivers in a position to earn nearly $170,000/year in salary and benefits. If a delivery boy is worth that kind of money, the guy crawling through my 130 degree attic to fix my A/C deserves at least a half million!
The Supreme Court knock down donation limits in citizens united
@Jeff, I agree completely. Campaign contributions need to be capped. All these wasted campaign contributions could go a long way in helping rebuild the communities that were destroyed by Helene and other storms. If they really care about their citizens, put that money towards Hurricane repairs and Really make a difference.
Saw yesterday where Pete Rose died. His Brother Dave, was my Minor League roommate in 1967 and 1968. Never met Pete but did meet their Dad who they affectionately called ‘Big Pete’.
I think it is time to limit contributions, both in size, and to local residents and businesses.