County commissioners Tuesday created a list of seven road projects they hope will qualify for federal funding under a prospective economic stimulus plan proposed by President-elect Barack Obama. ...more

December 17, 2008

President-elect Barack Obama is crafting a financial stimulus plan far more ambitious than any quick infusion of cash for a struggling economy, viewing it instead as a vehicle to create jobs and push the nation in the direction of improved health care and roads, and clean energy. ...more

December 8, 2008

After a series of dismal economic regional reports that showed a worsening job and housing market, the Tampa Bay Partnership decided it was time to take action. ...more

December 2, 2008

$20 billion Amount of economic stimulus the National Governors Association would like to see states receive per year for two years ...more

December 2, 2008

Regional group unveils action plan. ...more

December 2, 2008

With the economy in crisis, President-elect Barack Obama urged the new Congress to pass a quick economic stimulus bill, pledged help for the troubled auto industry and blessed the Bush administration's bailout of the financial industry. ...more

November 24, 2008

With a series of forceful actions in recent days, amid an almost unprecedented set of challenges, Barack Obama has taken an unusual step for a president-elect: attempting to alter the country's perilous course even before he takes office. ...more

November 23, 2008

Been to your favorite restaurant lately? You might want to go soon. Goodness knows if it will be there tomorrow, what with the way eateries and chains have been closing and filing for bankruptcy. These are rough times. ...more

October 5, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist told state agencies to speed up billions of dollars in approved construction and capital outlay projects through expedited approval and contracting. The projects will boost Florida's economy by creating thousands of jobs while improving roads, schools, parks and waterways. ...more

August 24, 2008

Barack Obama used a town hall meeting in St. Petersburg on Friday to outline a new economic stimulus plan he wants Congress to enact even before he takes office, to be paid for with a windfall tax on oil company profits. ...more

August 2, 2008