By Yaël Ossowski | Florida Watchdog ST. PETERSBURG — It’s only once in a blue moon that Democratic and Republican politicians can come to mutual understanding on Capitol Hill, but just this once, Sen. Bill Nelson hopes they’ll…
Date Archives December 2012
Florida officials want stronger bans on military funeral protests, negative campaign ads
By Yaël Ossowski | Florida Watchdog ST. PETERSBURG — Free speech is a great idea, but it doesn’t extend to military funeral protesters and political smear campaigns. That’s the attitude of several Florida state lawmakers…
Video: Florida’s voting machine curse continues
The same companies which supplied the voting machines for the troublesome 2000 presidential election are continuing to sell machines across the country. Not only that, but millions in taxpayer dollars are stilled owed by counties…
FL: Scott credits state job growth to government ‘partners’
By Yaël Ossowski | Florida Watchdog PUBLIC HELP: Scott says government partnerships have helped thousands of jobs across the state. ST. PETERSBURG — Jobs numbers are growing, public debt is under control and Gov. Rick Scott is…
Article on Reason.com: Michigan Lawmakers Pass Right-to-Work Law
Another article of mine was reprinted on Reason’s website, this time on Michigan passing “right-to-work” legislation. Reason is a libertarian magazine that features great commentary and analysis on the pressing issues of our day. Enjoy: Yaël Ossowski | Dec….
The History of ‘Right-to-Work’
As right-to-work laws are adopted in Michigan, we look back at the history of their inception, beginning with the National Labor Relations Act in 1935, giving unions formidable power in their negociations with employers.
Michigan becomes 24th ‘right-to-work’ state
IT’S THE LAW: Gov. Rick Snyder, right, speaks as Lt. Gov. Brian Calley listens Tuesday at a news conference in Lansing, Mich., after signing the right-to-work law. (AP photo) By Yaël Ossowski | Watchdog.org LANSING,…
Michigan lawmakers pass ‘right-to-work’ law
EN MASSE: Thousands of demonstrators gather Tuesday outside the State Capitol in Lansing, Mich., protesting a right-to-work vote. (AP photo) By Yaël Ossowski | Watchdog.org LANSING — Overcoming the large crowds that have descended upon the…
FL: Lame duck session: What is your federal representative doing?
By Yaël Ossowski | Florida Watchdog RUSH: In the final days of the congressional session, representatives are pushing for bills and resolutions to be passed. ST. PETERSBURG — In the final days of the lame-duck…
VIDEO: Florida Watchdog prompts tough questions for Gov. Rick Scott
A piece from Florida Watchdog’s Yaël Ossowski prompted Orlando’s WESH TV to press Gov. Rick Scott on an overseas trip, and questions of crony capitalism. PART ONE PART TWO Florida Watchdog prompts crony capitalism questions of @flgovrickscott yael.es/UpXEWT! #sayfie…