Diane Rado

2 weeks ago | cltampa.com | Valerie Crowder |Diane Rado

‘We don’t want to be forgotten.’ What we pay for lobbyists ‘The opportunities out there are abundant.’ More info on lobbying and money A small group of Florida school boards have spent hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars on lobbying in Washington, D.C.—unusual given that the money could be used to pay teachers, bus drivers, maintenance workers and other employees.Hiring outside firms to lobby in the Florida Legislature is relatively common for public school districts, but federal...

Jan 24, 2024 | thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Diane Rado |Dennis Maley |Ryan Stanley

Composers count themselves lucky when musicians continue to perform their music after their death. But the American avant-garde composer John Cage, who died in 1992, never would have guessed that a single performance of his music would begin in 2001 and still be playing. In fact, it isn’t due to conclude for another 616 years. In a marathon performance like this, any little change becomes big news. On Feb.

Jan 24, 2024 | thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Diane Rado |Dennis Maley |Ryan Stanley

Around 35% of U.S. homes contain lead paint, so in which cities is the risk of lead paint exposure — and the need for a lead paint inspection — greatest? To find out, Paint Gnome ranked 2024's Most Lead Paint-Vulnerable Cities. With over 410,000 annual deaths in the U.S. attributed to lead contamination, the EPA is looking to tighten regulations on lead paint in homes and childcare facilities.

Jan 24, 2024 | thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Diane Rado |Dennis Maley |Ryan Stanley

“Medical illustrators draw what can’t be seen, watch what’s never been done, and tell thousands about it without saying a word.”For decades, this slogan appeared on the website and printed materials of the Association of Medical Illustrators. Although the association no longer uses this tag line, it’s still an accurate description of the profession. As a practicing medical illustrator for over 30 years, I draw what can’t be seen and watch what’s never been done on a daily basis.

Jan 24, 2024 | thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Diane Rado |Dennis Maley |Ryan Stanley

The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Government Committee observes Manatee County Commission meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack of adherence, to good governance procedures and the Sunshine Law. The following are the major points from the board’s regular meeting on 1/16/2024. The meeting was called to order by Chair Choate at 10:00.