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Bill that would severely limit citizen-led constitutional amendments heads to the Senate

2 weeks ago | thebradentontimes.com | Martha Sandoval |Elena Cox |Jake Kring-Schreifels |Paxtyn Merten

Hired security personnel wait for voters outside the Leon County Supervisor of Elections office on Nov. 3, 2020, in Tallahassee. (Photo by Mark Wallheiser/Getty Images)A proposal that would significantly raise the bar on citizen-led constitutional amendments ever making it on the ballot is headed to the floor of the Florida Senate, where it is expected to pass in that GOP-controlled chamber. The measure (SB 7016) is one of the most controversial bills proposed in the 2025 legislative session. Gov.
This Week in Local Government: 12/10/23

Dec 6, 2023 | thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Dennis Maley |Mitch Perry |Martha Sandoval

Posted Sunday, December 10, 2023 12:00 am BRADENTON — The Manatee County Commission, the Manatee Port Authority, the Manatee School Board, the Bradenton City Council, and the Manatee Planning Commission will each be in session this week.
Van Ostenbridge Subject of Ethics Investigation

Dec 6, 2023 | thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Dennis Maley |Mitch Perry |Martha Sandoval

MANATEE COUNTY — Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge is the subject of a Florida Commission on Ethics investigation after an ethics complaint filed against the commissioner was found to contain “sufficient” allegations of potential ethics violations.
Florida Dems Close Ballot to Biden's Primary Foes

Dec 5, 2023 | thebradentontimes.com | Dennis Maley |Dawn Kitterman |Mitch Perry |Martha Sandoval

TALLAHASSEE — Via administrative procedure, the Florida Democratic Party has decided that primary challengers to Joe Biden will not be allowed on the state's ballot. The party has received criticism from Marianne Williamson, Rep. Dean Phillips, and Cenk Uygur, who have filed to seek the party's nomination. Citing a delegation selection plan that was passed at the 2020 Democratic National Convention, the party downplayed backlash from those candidates and their supporters.
Right to Clean Water Movement Falls Short of Required Petition Signatures

Dec 5, 2023 | thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Dennis Maley |Mitch Perry |Martha Sandoval

Posted Tuesday, December 5, 2023 3:31 pm FT MYERS— While the citizen-initiated Florida Right to Clean Water effort to place a constitutional amendment for the right to clean and healthy waters on the 2024 ballot gathered impressive support, the effort has fallen short of the nearly 900,000 validated signatures required to be placed on the ballot for a vote next year. Organizers say they will now shift their efforts to work toward success in 2026. “The dedication of the initiative’s...
Secrets From A League Of Their Own Film Exposed In New Book

Sep 24, 2023 | thebradentontimes.com | Don Laible |Dawn Kitterman |Silas Morgan |Martha Sandoval

Everything you could ever want to know about arguably the most celebrated baseball film of all time is offered by Erin Carlson in her new book – No Crying In Baseball: The Inside Story of A League Of Their Own. Wow! Carlson delivers, as the book jacket promises, Big Stars, Dugout Drama, and a Home Run for Hollywood—every scene. From cast members to production crew, there are no bases left untouched, when dishing on the 1992 film directed by the late Penny Marshall.
Life Lasting Lesson In Education Offered By Yankees Legend

Sep 17, 2023 | thebradentontimes.com | Don Laible |Dawn Kitterman |Martha Sandoval

I remember it as if it was yesterday. April 24, 1973. I’m 13 years old, and I’m spending the day in the Bronx – at Yankee Stadium. I know. I should be spending the day in school. P.S. 91 in Glendale, Queens is where my mother thinks I’m in class. However, since I had my New York City Transit student bus and subway pass, I could travel anywhere within the system. It’s spring, baseball season is fresh, and one of the few times in my career as a student, I’m skipping school for the day.
Skenes Shines in Marauders’ Pitching Debut

Aug 20, 2023 | thebradentontimes.com | Dawn Kitterman |Silas Morgan |Martha Sandoval |Ben Popken

This past Tuesday’s Bradenton Marauders game at LECOM Park with the Lakeland Flying Tigers was anything but ordinary. When the MLB’s No.1 overall pick in last month’s annual amateur draft in Seattle took to the pitching mound for the mid-week Florida State League Single-A game, the ballpark had a buzz not seen this season. With the Pittsburgh Pirates selecting Paul Skenes as their top draft selection, some baseball fans came great distances to witness the game’s latest would-be phenom.