Seminole County Florida 912 Project

School Choice in Florida

On April 15, 2011, in News, by bswanson

SB 1550 is moving through the Florida senate committees. This bill would introduce a limited voucher for parents to use towards their child’s education. Of course this is igniting the vouchers debate in Florida.

Surprisingly there is an example of vouchers being used and where might surprise you. Sweden moved to vouchers back in 1993.

In 1993, Sweden introduced a system of school choice and vouchers, inspired by the ideas of American economists Milton and Rose Friedman. Even though the system was just as controversial then as any U.S. voucher proposal, the right to chose your school and bring the funding with you is today considered a natural right for families and is widely accepted by all political parties. (more…)

Tagged with: Education • Florida

Oviedo 912 Project meeting April 25th

On April 13, 2011, in Events, by bswanson

“Rules for Radicals for Conservatives” — a tonic for the timid.

David Kahane, the “liberal persona” of a conservative screenwriter who writes on National Review Online, has written a book challenging us right-wing Neanderthals to stand up & fight before we are swept away by the inevitable leftward tide of history. (Just because he wants to make things interesting.) (more…)

The Path to Prosperity: America’s two futures, visualized

On April 5, 2011, in News, by bswanson

Rep Ryan presented the GOP 10 year budget plan today. This short video explains the reason action needs to be taken.

We have passed all the easy exits on this road. We can’t kick the can down the road any further. Learn the more about the issues and get beyond the hyperbole and demagoguery.

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Chromalloy Moves Head Quarters to Florida

On March 28, 2011, in News, by admin

Gov Scott Welcomes Chromalloy to Florida. Just another high tech company moving their head quarters to Florida. This is another big win for Florida and economic growth. Below is the press release form Chromalloy (more…)

Tagged with: Florida • Governor • Scott

Celebrating Obamacares One Year Anniversary

On March 24, 2011, in Ideas and Opinions, by bswanson

A short video that explains why we need to repeal Obamacare and move towards more free market solutions.

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Oviedo 9.12 Project Monthly Meeting

On March 24, 2011, in Events, by bswanson

The meeting will be presented by Tiffany on the book, “America’s Providential History” which discusses the true meaning of the last part of the Declaration of Independence affirming a “firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence”. Please join us to learn more.

Monday, March 28 · 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Sheriff’s Annex on East Broadway in Oviedo

Thank you, Glenn Beck!

On March 22, 2011, in News, Seminole County Liberty School, by Jen

Constitutional Champions and Seminole County Liberty School are grateful to Mr. Glenn Beck, who gave us a generous $10,ooo donation Monday, March 21. We are thrilled and can’t begin to get to work. Our next program is June 27-July 1 at Westview Baptist Church in Sandford. Registration forms will be available soon.

In the meantime, we still need your help! Please check us out at www.constitutionalchampions.org and donate so we can take our program further.

Tagged with: Liberty School • Seminole County

3rd Annual Tax Day Tea Party – Orlando, FL

On March 22, 2011, in Events, News, by bswanson

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – March 21, 2011 – Tea Party Movement groups, conservative organizations and citizens from across Central Florida who believe in the Tea Party principals of fiscal responsibility in government, limited Constitutional government and free markets will come together on April 15th from 4:00PM to 6:00PM in Orlando at the Lake Eola Park Amphitheater again this year in what has become an annual Tea Party tradition across America – the “Tax Day Tea Party”. (more…)

Tagged with: Florida • Haridopolos • Orlando • Rubio

Agenda 21 and ICLEI letter from March 3rd meeting

On March 4, 2011, in Ideas and Opinions, Watchdog group, by bswanson

Sid Preskitt gave a very informative presentation about Agenda 21 and ICLEI. At the end of the presentation he talked about letter and package of information he has presented to Gov Scott and AG Pam Bondi. This letter makes that case that the State of Florida should look into the Constitutionality of the State as well as local governments implementing a non-ratified treaty.

Many people asked if they could have a copy of the letter so they could sign it and mail it to Gov Scott and AG Bondi to enforce the importance of this issue with the citizens of Florida.

Click Here to download PDF of letter

If you entend to sign and send this letter to Gov Scott please include your name and address as well asking Gov Scott to address this issue.

If you do not know what Agenda 21 or ICLEI is stay tune. We are working on building an easy to understand and follow reference for this complex encroachment on our freedoms and property rights.

Tagged with: Agenda 21 • Florida • Governor • ICLEI • Knowledge

Dredge Baby Dredge

On March 4, 2011, in News, Representative Watch, by bswanson

Fresh off his high speed rail victory in the State Suprem Court Gov Scott announces that he is spend $77 million dollars on dredging out the Port of Miami so it can handle larger boats. The deeper port is hoped to be a draw for larger ships passing through upgraded Panama Canal and help secure Florida is a primary logistic hub between North and South America.

Gov Scott claims that dredging the ports will create 30,000 private sector jobs in the south Florida. (more…)

Tagged with: Florida • Governor • Rubio • Scott