School Board, Superintendent Proposals Head to Constitution Revision Commission
Two measures that would affect Florida school boards and school superintendents are headed to the full state Constitution Revision Commission. On Thursday,…
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Local Business Group Calls for Dismissal of City Manager
Citizens for Responsible Spending (CRS), a group of Tallahassee business people who formed in 2015 to address the lack of a transparent…
Appeals Court Rejects Miami Beach Minimum Wage
In a win for business groups, a South Florida appeals court Wednesday said state law prevents Miami Beach from moving forward with…
Constitution Revision Commission Closer to Making it Harder to Raise Taxes
THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, December 12, 2017……… A measure that would require future tax or fee increases to be approved by two-thirds votes of…
Marijuana Law Carve Out for “Black Farmer” Challenged in Leon Court
A Leon County circuit judge will hear arguments Thursday on a request for a temporary injunction to block the Florida Department of Health from…
City Solar Project Will Create Zero Recurring Jobs, Hurt Local Economy
The City of Tallahassee’s new solar project may be good for the environment, but evidence indicates it will not be good for…
The State Capital Weekly Roundup: Gun Bills Killed, Sexual Harassment, Text Messaging
THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, December 8, 2017……… Christmas trees have been hoisted inside the House and Senate chambers, but lawmakers won’t be around…
City Ethics Board Gets Another Ausley Connection
On Wednesday the City Commission voted to fill a vacancy on the City Independent Ethics Board with Bill Hollimon -the husband of…
President Thrasher Touts FSU Progress, Addresses Challenges
As John Thrasher begins his fourth year as president of Florida State University, he said he has changed. In his annual “state…
The Fate of Rick Fernandez: Reinstated, Status Quo, or Terminated?
The agenda for the next city commission meeting on December 6th contains Item 11.01 which is titled “City Manager Administrative Leave.” The…
Dr. Erwin Jackson, Rep. Ausley’s Husband, Among Those Seeking Ethics Board Appointment
On Wednesday the City Commission will vote to fill a vacancy on the City Independent Ethics Board. Notable applicants include Dr. Erwin…
Citing Family Concerns, Embittered Individuals, City Commissioner Nancy Miller Bows Out of Campaign
City Commissioner Nancy Miller, who was first elected in 2010 and had filed to run again in 2018, has decided not to…