Scott PowersMay 29, 2020
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'This can't go on,' Demings declares after George Floyd slaying.
Tag: op-ed
Scott PowersMay 29, 2020Scott PowersApril 29, 2019
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'We must work to reduce the very real inequities.'
Guest AuthorJuly 14, 2017
5min356
Ed. Note: Gov. Rick Scott‘s office sent the following op-ed regarding “the national healthcare debate.” I recently traveled to D.C. to fight for Florida as the U.S. Senate debated repealing and replacing Obamacare. For far too long, D.C. politicians have focused only on the grand bargain of repealing and replacing Obamacare, ignoring the opportunity to make […]
Scott PowersApril 4, 2017
4min238
Democratic state Senator Randolph Bracy has published a national defense of Orlando’s State Attorney Aramis Ayala Tuesday with an op-ed column in the New York Times contending Gov. Rick Scott has overreached in removing cases from her. In the column headlined “Florida’s Vengeful Governor,” Bracy argues that Scott’s reassignment of 22 death penalty cases from […]
Phil AmmannMay 8, 2016
22min219
A roundup of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — Work together to cut arrests for petty crimes The St. Petersburg City Council has wisely decided to pause in its march toward creating a civil citation program that would decriminalize small amounts of marijuana and other minor offenses. The council members delayed […]
Phil AmmannMay 1, 201624min196
A roundup of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — St. Petersburg commits unforced errors on stadium site search St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman has a curious way of building public enthusiasm to invest in a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays. First his chief of staff insults North Pinellas fans […]
Phil AmmannApril 24, 201625min192
A roundup of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — DCF should reverse position on LGBT protections The Department of Children and Families was wrong to discard language in its new policy that would have protected foster children in group homes from being discriminated against because of their sexual orientation or gender […]
Phil AmmannApril 17, 201631min194
A roundup of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — Diners deserve the truth about ingredients The public has a right to expect restaurateurs to be honest about the food they serve. But increasingly, amid the trendy farm-to-table movement, deception is what’s for dinner. Several bay area restaurants advertise locally grown or […]
Phil AmmannApril 10, 201631min215
A roundup of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — Rethinking Florida’s job recruitment efforts Shelling out millions in public money to private corporations was never a novel, responsible or sustainable strategy for creating jobs in the Sunshine State. That’s why the Florida Legislature’s decision not to spend any money over the […]
Phil AmmannApril 3, 201632min176
A roundup of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — Pinellas sheriff offers smart pre-arrest diversion proposal Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri has proposed a promising alternative to arresting individuals for minor crimes and creating criminal records that make it harder for them to get jobs and participate in community life. Instead […]