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State Budget Crunch May Push Huge CSX Deal Off Track
A multimillion dollar deal with CSX Transportation could face problems in the Legislature in 2009 as lawmakers try to plug a growing budget gap. ...more
December 24, 2008
Make Special Session Special
Finally, it's official. There will be a special legislative session next month. Gov. Charlie Crist, not a proponent previously, is now on board. That (2008-09) $2.3 billion state budget hole - that could deepen to $3.8 billion or more in 2009-10 - plus possible harm to Florida's credit rating and Medicaid scenarios from hell has everyone finally fixated on a resolution. Presumably, everything is on the table, especially in a state that hasn't fundamentally changed its revenue-raising ways from the LeRoy Collins administration years. ...more
December 24, 2008
Proposed Schedule Would Cut 29 Teaching Positions
Facing a budget crunch, the Highlands County School District is considering a seven-period schedule for secondary schools that would increase teacher workload and eliminate 29 teaching positions. ...more
December 23, 2008
Financial Audit Is 'Clean'
The Hernando County school district is keeping good financial books, a state audit has found. ...more
December 20, 2008
Special Session Set For January
House and Senate leaders have declared a special legislative session in early January to plug an expected $2.3 billion hole in the state budget. ...more
December 16, 2008
Special Session Called To Plug Budget Shortfall
House and Senate leaders have declared a special legislative session in early January to plug an expected $2.3-billion hole in the state budget. ...more
December 15, 2008
Towing Bill Moves Forward
Legislation designed to crack down on rogue towing companies in the Tampa Bay area is working its way up to Tallahassee. ...more
December 3, 2008
Tallahassee To Get Bill Designed To Curb Predatory Towing
A local bill designed to crack down on predatory towing companies is headed for Tallahassee. ...more
December 2, 2008
Hillsborough Groups Told Not To Expect Money From State
TAMPA It's become known as the parade of wish lists. Every year, city and county government officials and civic groups make pitches to Hillsborough County's state legislators for money. They come with requests for road, water and redevelopment projects, and seeking state tax dollars for local issues. ...more
November 25, 2008
Woman's Drive To Help Homeless Gets Boost
The calls just keep coming. Suzanne Evans has received a flood of donations and support since her campaign to help Hernando's homeless was publicized in Hernando Today. ...more
November 24, 2008
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