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Category: Politics

Posted inPolitics

With Boehner Gone, Rep. Ross Says He’s Running for Majority Whip

by Barry Friedman September 25, 2015October 31, 2022

Source: The Ledger

Posted inCity Hall, Politics

Lakeland Electric Remains Top of Mind as Strong-Mayor Proposal Is Unveiled

by Barry Friedman September 14, 2015August 9, 2022

Control of Lakeland Electric was on the minds of several in the audience Monday night when Citizens for a Strong Lakeland released the first outline of its ideas for changing city government.

Posted inCity Hall, Politics

Strong Mayor Group Unveiling Proposal at Monday Evening Public Meeting

by Barry Friedman September 13, 2015August 9, 2022

The group pushing for an “executive mayor” form of government for Lakeland will unveil the first draft of its proposed city charter in a public meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at the Larry Jackson branch library. Citizens for a Strong Mayor posted a meeting notice this afternoon on Facebook and sent an email “reminder.”

Posted inCity Hall, Politics

Commissioners’ Speak in Code Discussing Thomas’ Last Week

by Barry Friedman September 9, 2015October 31, 2022

Source: The Ledger

Posted inActivism, Politics

BN9: Dozens Protest at Planned Parenthood Office

by Barry Friedman August 23, 2015October 31, 2022

Source: Bay News 9

Posted inPeople, Politics

Political Commentator Bill Rufty Gets a New Platform

by Barry Friedman August 18, 2015August 9, 2022

Political junkies will soon be able to read reporting from retired Ledger political editor Bill Rufty again. He has agreed to write occasionally for Florida Politics and SaintPetersBlog.

Posted inPolitics

Tampa Bay Times: Redistricting Proposal Puts Rep. Ross on Wrong Side of Street

by Barry Friedman August 18, 2015September 1, 2022

And Ross responds via a political reporter: .@RepDennisRoss office says he will run again in district 15 even if new map puts him in 17. #FlaPol — Daniel Figueroa IV (@danuscripts) August 18, 2015 Source: Tampa Bay Times

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