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Jim RosicaMay 12, 2016

Pam Bondi came ready to rumble against Frontier Communications — and it looks like she won. The state’s attorney general announced Thursday the Connecticut-based telecommunications company had “committed to improving communications and customer services in Florida.” “After a lengthy, productive meeting with Frontier executives, I am cautiously optimistic that Frontier disruptions in services will be quickly […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 12, 2015

State Rep. Ronald “Doc” Renuart brought out a wave of good news, including an extensive list of North Florida elected officials endorsing him in the race for Senate District 6. At the same time, he pronounced the launch of a new television ad directly responding to criticism of the past few weeks. Among the endorsements for […]

Guest AuthorNovember 4, 2014

In 2013 Congress appointed a bipartisan Over-Criminalization Task Force to scrutinize the 4,500 felonies criminalized by federal law. This group, reappointed in February to continue its work in 2014, is seeking to reform criminal justice policies that make the United States the runaway incarceration leader in the world. Think about that: America imprisons its citizens […]

Guest AuthorApril 9, 2014

In 2013 the U.S. Congress appointed a bipartisan Over-Criminalization Task Force, comprised of 10 congressmen, to scrutinize the 4,500 felonies criminalized by federal law. Reappointed in February to continue its work, the task force is seeking to reform criminal justice policies that make the United States the runaway incarceration leader in the world. Think about […]

Guest AuthorMarch 3, 2014

New York’s Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently proposed providing college degree programs in New York prisons, a proposal met with harsh criticisms from lawmakers and taxpayers alike. The estimated cost would be $5,000 per year per prisoner and a degree could be completed in three years or less. But providing taxpayer funded college scholarships to felons […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 27, 2014

We hear it said frequently: good news doesn’t sell. Daily headlines are monopolized by crimes and scandals. The latest shocking headline comes from Tampa, where a retired police officer shot an adult to death for texting at a local movie theater. This senseless act will now be examined from every angle and possibly result in […]

Guest AuthorDecember 30, 2013

Stay Alive. Don’t drink and drive. Drive Hammered. Get Slammered. Friends don’t let friends drive drunk. As we celebrate the New Year, and a possible national championship celebration for FSU, there are no shortage of reminders about responsible drinking and safe driving. Television commercials and billboards repeatedly sound these clarion calls. DUI is a senseless […]

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Pam Bondi makes progress on Frontier service problems

Doc Renuart announces endorsements, new ad and jabs Travis Hutson in SD 6 race

Dan McCarthy: We can save lots of money by reducing the prison population

Dan McCarthy: Florida needs to take a fresh look at crime and punishment

Dan McCarthy: Prisons should teach inmates work skills, not crime skills

Dan McCarthy: The drop in juvenile crime saves taxpayers’ money

Dan McCarthy: A better, cheaper way to deal with non-violent crime