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In Era Of Bailouts, Local Nonprofit Groups Denied
In Florida, during a time of huge federal bailouts, nonprofit broups are being denied funding for 2009 because of the lagging economy and declining revenue. ...more
December 4, 2008
Hillsborough Seeks Changes To State Mandate Laws
With little likelihood of getting state money next year for local projects, Hillsborough County commissioners instead asked legislators Tuesday to end state mandates that tie local governments' hands. ...more
December 3, 2008
Hills. Legislators To Hear Towing, Pension Bill Views
PLANT CITY The Hillsborough County legislative delegation will hear public testimony this morning on a bill designed to crack down on predatory towing companies. The legislation would give Hillsborough's Public Transportation Commission enforcement powers over towing companies that target cars on private business property without the owner's written permission. ...more
December 2, 2008
State Looks At County Towing Legislation
The Hillsborough County legislative delegation will hear public testimony next month on a bill designed to crack down on predatory towing companies. ...more
November 15, 2008
Bay Area's State Lawmakers Returned To Office
Voters weren't that eager for change when it came to casting ballots for state legislators. Incumbents appeared to have swept the board based on early, unofficial returns. ...more
November 4, 2008
To Build Clout, Region Needs New Faces
It's disappointing to see how little muscle Tampa Bay's legislative delegation has in Tallahassee. It's even more disheartening to hear incumbents say why that is. Most often, their answer is simply a shrug. ...more
October 11, 2008
Lawmakers, Teachers Seek Leeway On Fla. Class Sizes
The economic crisis and practicality have lawmakers and educators in the mood to put the brakes on Florida's class-size amendment for another year. ...more
October 9, 2008
Schools Ask For Leeway In Class Size Rules
The economic crisis and practicality have lawmakers and educators in the mood to put the brakes on Florida's class-size amendment for another year. ...more
October 8, 2008
Hillsborough Voters Due Better Choice
Hillsborough's legislative delegation has a reputation for being weak and easy to ignore in Tallahassee because it lacks the influence and leadership needed to make things happen. ...more
August 21, 2008
Crist OKs Millions For County Projects
Gov. Charlie Crist's 2007-08 fiscal year budget was lean, and that foreshadowed tough financial times for local governments that depend on state money. ...more
June 12, 2008
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