Longtime media attorney Alison Steele is leaving the St. Petersburg law firm she has helped build for the last quarter-century and starting her own solo practice. by Florida Politics’ Jim Rosica December 27, 2016 Steele, a name partner in the firm of Rahdert, Steele, Reynolds & Driscoll, Friday said she was sending announcements out over the past weekend. She will […]
Miami Mayor’s Chief Strategist Proposes Insane, Unconstitutional “Civility Court”
Bad ideas have had free rein in 2016. From a Muslim registry to a taxpayer-funded Pitbull music video, there’s a lot for America to be embarrassed about in the past 12 months. by The Miami News Times’ Jessica Lipscomb December 20, 2016 But the year isn’t over yet, and neither are the awful ideas. This past […]
Pitbull fiasco, Gov. Rick Scott, Visit Florida and transparency
Now that Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran has brought Miami-based rapper Pitbull to heel, it’s time for the Florida Legislature to put a tighter leash on how state agencies spend taxpayer dollars. by the Ocala Star Banner’s Editorial Staff December 21, 2016 Last year Visit Florida, the state’s tourism agency that received $78 million in […]