Have you ever been angry about a legislative policy, or something you heard on the news? Did you ever wish there was something you could do?
The programs in this section pertain to how you can get involved and make a difference. You can talk, or you can act.
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Redistricting and Election Reform in Florida |
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Civic Participation and Politics
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Saturday, 21 May 2005 |
Guest: Ben Wilcox
According to Common Cause, during the last election cycle in Florida, not one incumbent for Congress or the State Legislature was defeated. That's because Florida's elected officials are choosing their voters instead of the voters choosing their officials. This is a result of Florida's current redistricting process. Instead of ensuring fair elections, the process has become an incumbent-protection plan. Visit Common Cause Florida, or click here to sign the petition.
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Florida's Sales Tax Code Revisions |
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Saturday, 16 April 2005 |
Guest: John McKay
Florida’s sales tax code hasn’t been reviewed since 1949. It may have worked well then, but needs reform to meet the needs of a growing and dynamic Florida. Special interest groups have successfully avoided tax on the sales of their products, goods, or services. Some exemption inconsistencies include taxing pool cleaning chemicals but not pool services, computers but not software, and lawnmowers but not lawn services. That means that this year, Florida is expected to collect about $19.4 billion in sales taxes, but will exempt $43.6 billion, more than twice as much. Learn how you can help change the law. Visit FAIR.
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Saturday, 26 March 2005 |
Guest: Mike Pheneger
How free are we as Americans? Does our government have the right to demand information and records kept about your library loan choices, your health, or which groups you belong to? Does the FBI have the right to perform secret surveillance in your home? The Patriot Act gives them the power to do so and limits the rights of Americans in many other ways. Visit the ACLUFL website.
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Financing Political Campaigns |
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Saturday, 12 February 2005 |
Guest: Steve Weiss
Politicians spend a considerable amount of time raising money. Who is paying for their campaigns? Should public offices be available only to the wealthy? And is anyone presenting the issues during an election?
Open Secrets
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FL 2004 General Election Amendments 1 and 5 |
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Saturday, 30 October 2004 |
Guest: Wendy Grassi and Meghan H. Scott
Two Florida state consitutional amendments on Florida’s 2004 General Election ballot propose to either limit or offer choices to Floridians. Amendment 1 asks to require parental notification before a minor may abort her pregnancy. Visit Planned Parenthood.
Amendment 5 asks for an increase in Florida’s minimum wage. Visit Floridians For All.
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