Scott, Siplin: Why People Don’t Trust Politicians
It was a week to forget for Governor Rick Scott and Florida State Senator Gary Siplin. Both men were in the news this past week for reasons related to public deception. Earlier this year Scott pushed for legislation that would test welfare recipients for drugs. He said that it would save the taxpayers money and would discourage people from using drugs. The Department of Children and Families released information this week which revealed only two percent of welfare applicants failed drug tests, costing the state an estimated $178 million dollars.
DNC Chairwoman Wasserman-Schultz Visits Orlando
Chants of “We want Debbie” filled the Orlando offices of Organizing for America (OFA) as the rambunctious crowd welcomed Democratic National Committee Chair and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz as she arrived to celebrate the opening of OFA’s new office off East Colonial drive in Orlando yesterday. The Chairwoman stopped in to speak to over 300 [...]
After 15 Years, Clinton’s Welfare Reform Has Failed the Poor
The poor is a sexy term nowadays. Dr. Cornel West and media personality Tavis Smiley recently launched a poverty tour aimed at bringing attention to the plight of the poor, a segment of the population largely ignored by mainstream America.
It’s Time For Local Leadership To Get Serious About Jobs
Jobs seems to be the word that falls off of every single politicians tongue these days. On the federal level there is criticism for President Obama to release a comprehensive jobs plan that will reduce the number of Americans who are out of work.
A Call To Action For Political Service
The political landscape is due to change before next year’s 2012 elections. The Redistricting process is going on right now as city, county and state committees are gathering now to discuss how to divvy up political territory.
No Truce Between City of Orlando and Food Not Bombs
Last week it was reported that the city of Orlando and the anti-poverty organization Orlando Food Not Bombs had reached a truce. The city would allow OFNB (Orlando Food Not Bombs) to serve food at City Hall Commons Plaza and there would be no arrests.
Black Unemployment Soars to 16.8 percent, Nationwide
Last Friday the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released employment numbers for the month of July and the news isn’t good for African-Americans.
The Change That Morphed Into Disappointment
Last night President Barack Obama announced that a deal has been reached on the debt ceiling. Republicans and Democrats were able to come together at the last minute to strike a deal that will reduce the deficit and cut almost a $1 trillion in government spending, upfront.
Few Attend Meeting on Orlando Redistricting
About 20 people showed up for the Orlando Redistricting Advisory Board’s public hearing in the City Council Chambers at City Hall on Tuesday night.
Jason resides in Orlando, Florida and covers local politics and sports. His work has been featured on the Mo’Kelly Report, CBS Sportsline, and the Bleacher Report. You can follow him on twitter @THenProject 
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