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2008 News
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
Bill Aims To Save State $100 Million A Year
“Taxpayers deserve a government that works for them effectively and in these economically challenging times not only do we need to do more with less, but we must seize the opportunity to make government operate more efficiently,” said House Majority Leader Adam Hasner, R-Delray Beach. He believes Anderson’s bill will bring greater accountability. »Read More
Sunday, December 28th, 2008
State Rep. Adam Hasner Says It’s Time To “Plug The Plug”
“The technology is here, it’s time for production,” says State Rep and House Majority Leader Adam Hasner (R-Boca Raton). A well-known advocate for alternative energy, Hasner has for many years, and in his own words, “has walked the walk and driven the drive” with his ownership and use of a hybrid vehicle. A champion of alternative energy from bio-fuels and other sources, Hasner said recently, however, that the future for alternative energy — and weaning the US from dependence on foreign oil — will largely be in the development of electric vehicles. »Read More
Thursday, December 18th, 2008
Florida Legislature to Consider Raising Cigarette Tax
“Certainly [the cigarette tax increase] will be discussed and debated — and we need to know all the facts,” said House Majority Leader Adam Hasner, R-Boca Raton. “A new fact came into play today, which is that it’s not $1 billion, it’s $700 million. If you relied on that $1 billion, you’d have a $300 million shortfall before you got out of the gate.” »Read More
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
BLOG: Smoke Tax Won’t Pull Down as Much Cash
“Certainly (the cigarette tax increase) will be discussed and debated — and we need to know all the facts,” said House Majority Leader Adam Hasner, R-Boca Raton. “A new fact came into play today, which is that it’s not $1 billion, it’s $700 million. “If the goal of the cigarette tax is to get people to stop smoking, that’s a goal we should pursue,” he added. “If the goal of the cigarette tax is to balance the budget and raise revenue, then we need to examine and determine if that’s a revenue source that’s going to be reliable. If you relied on that $1 billion, you’d have a $300 million shortfall before you got out of the gate.” »Read More
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
BLOG: Hasner Promotes Tax Cuts for Hybrids
“After spending the last several months driving an electric vehicle daily throughout my community, I’m convinced that accelerating research and development of electric vehicles, and making the ownership of these vehicles more affordable, are critically important steps toward energy independence and creating a more efficient and responsible transportation future for Floridians,” Hasner said. »Read More
Monday, November 10th, 2008
BLOG: Hasner, Bogdanoff Battle PBC Dems in Delegation Dispute
“I think it’s a demonstration of rank partisanship on their behalf and a disregard for longstanding tradition,” said Rep. Adam Hasner, R-Boca Raton. “That’s certainly not the change the people of Palm Beach County can believe in.” »Read More
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
BLOG: Short Obama Coattails in PBCo
Hasner won with 60.4 percent Tuesday, compared to 55.1 percent in 2006. Bogdanoff ran 4 points better than her 54.8 percent total from 2006 and Snyder ran 4.3 percentage points ahead of his 2006 total. »Read More
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
Republicans Hold on to Florida Legislature
As of 11:35 p.m., Adam Hasner with 58.2 percent led Robert Ostrov with 41.8 percent. In a battle between a popular incumbent and a relatively unknown newcomer, state Rep. Adam Hasner, R-Delray Beach, appeared headed to victory late Tuesday over Robert Ostrov, a former assistant district attorney in the New York City area. Hasner focused on issues such as developing clean and alternative sources of energy, additional property tax reform, education, economic development in the state. »Read More
Thursday, October 16th, 2008
EDITORIAL: Give Hasner A Final Term
And recently, Rep. Hasner has backed progressive legislation that helps not just District 87 but the state. This year, the Legislature passed his bill that will end the dumping of treated sewage by utilities into the ocean. He has secured money for the new medical residency program at Florida Atlantic University. He supports the state’s efforts to increase renewable energy. He supported the bill to widen insurance coverage for parents of autistic children. He agreed that the FCAT should be less important in determining high school grades. »Read More
Saturday, October 11th, 2008
District 87: Former district attorney takes on incumbent
Hasner said he has run a campaign based on the issues, including energy initiatives. He said he supported clean energy programs that give tax credits and incentives to businesses and residents who purchase solar panels. He said he has supported alternative-fuel legislation. »Read More
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