Government and politics

The City of Gainesville will provide over $100,000 for the 2010-2011 fiscal year to fund a Community Grant Program. All applicant organizations must have a physical location or address within the city limits of Gainesville and all funded activities must comply with the Community Grant Program requirements. WUFT-FM’s Milani Beaudrault …

Federal lawmakers are looking at cutting family services from a national organization. WUFT’s Empriss Campbell has more. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/plannedparenthood.mp3]

Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell’s budget struggle with the Alachua County Commission is continuing. As Brittany Thompson reports, Sheriff Darnell is making preparations in the event her budget appeal to the state is denied. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/brittanysheriff.mp3]

State lawmakers are voicing their opinions of Governor Rick Scott’s first budget proposal. State Senator Steve Oelrich from Cross Creek spoke with WUFT-FM’s Darby Underwood saying legislators have a long way to go before all the decisions about possible cuts are final. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/Oelrichbudget.mp3]

Governor Rick Scott’s relationship with the Florida Press has become increasingly tense. As WUFT-FM’s Courtenay Tucker reports, many journalists are wondering if that tension will remain throughout Scott’s term in office. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/scottvspress.mp3]

After months of public debate over the budget for the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, county commissioners have voted against a motion to compromise with Sheriff Sadie Darnell. WUFT-FM’s Trent Kelly has more. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPbudgetdebate.mp3]

Ten years ago, Illinois Senator Richard Durbin introduced the Dream Act on behalf of children brought to the United States by their parents. The Dream Act would give undocumented students brought into the U.S., under the age of 16, a chance for “conditional” citizenship and an opportunity to earn a …

Democrats are rushing to pass several controversial pieces of legislation during this year’s lame duck session, including the DREAM Act. As Florida’s 89 point-one WUFT’s Courtenay Tucker reports, many Gainesville residents are also rushing to get their voices heard on this matter. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/Tuckerwrap.mp3]

Alachua County Sheriff, Sadie Darnell will meet with County Commissioners on Tuesday (11/23/10) to discuss the ongoing budget battle her law enforcement agency is facing. WUFT-FM’s Lisa Stengel spoke with Sheriff Darnell about what she plans to present to the commission [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPDarnellQA.mp3]

The fight against Gainesville’s 130 serving meal limit continued today (11/22/10) with a protest at City Hall. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT FM’s Kara Van Hoose has the story. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPmeallimit.mp3]