Lawsuit filed against the state due to education cuts

Of all the things state government pays for, education probably tops the 'most important' list for most people.

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Politics - Political Connections

• Pinellas commissioners want to limit digital billboards
• Crist urges state ban on texting while driving
• Hurdle cleared in SunRail negotiations
• Employers to be hit with big fee jump for unemployment
• State representative files 911 reform bill

Political Connections, every Sunday

Bay News 9 and The St. Petersburg Times bring you the most comprehensive political coverage in the Bay area.

Each Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., a member of the St. Petersburg Times political team joins host Al Ruechel to interview newsmakers from local, state, and federal government for insights and opinions on current political news.

Past guests

• Nov. 15 - Paula Dockery (R) Gubernatorial cand.
• Nov. 8 - Gov. Charlie Crist (R),  Bill Foster, St. Petersburg Mayor-elect
• Nov. 1 - Lakeland Mayoral candidates (runoff Dec. 8) 

Political Connections: Viewer's Voice

• Watch Political Connections replays at your convenience
• Tune in to channel 342 on Bright House Networks Digital Cable
• Select "Politics" and then "Political Show"

For much more political information, tune in to Bay News 9 On Demand, channel 342 on Bright House Networks Digital Cable. Current political content includes:

• episodes of Political Connections,  just added:  Paula Dockery, Gov. Charlie Crist, Bill Foster, Lakeland mayoral candidates                                  
  
• 2009 St. Petersburg election recap
• past Tiger Bay presentations