Despite the slumping economy, the city's forecast for its upcoming fiscal year is not all doom and gloom. ...more

September 24, 2008

Despite the slumping economy, the city's forecast for its upcoming fiscal year is not all doom and gloom. ...more

September 19, 2008

The School Board of Highlands County approved a slight increase in the ad valorum tax rate and approved its 2008-09 budget. ...more

September 12, 2008

The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday struck three amendments from November's ballot - one that would have wiped out a quarter or more of your property tax bill, and two more that could have expanded school voucher programs in Florida. ...more

September 4, 2008

Charlie Crist released his official proposal to transfer $672 million from the stabilization fund to cover the shortfall in general revenue. ...more

August 29, 2008

State lawmakers heard Wednesday that they will face a $3.5 billion hole in the state budget next year, raising concerned cries in both parties about the future of Florida's health, education and criminal justice systems. ...more

August 28, 2008

Record plunges in state revenue are punching a $1.5 billion hole in the state budget this fiscal year, triggering emergency authority for Gov. Charlie Crist to dig into state reserves. ...more

August 16, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist told state agency heads Thursday that he wants construction projects sped up so more money can be pumped into the sluggish state economy. ...more

August 15, 2008

SPRING HILL INSURANCE AGENT WANTS TO BRING EDUCATION BACKGROUND TO THE TABLE ...more

August 14, 2008

A statewide proposal to lower property taxes and raise other revenue may have unpredictable effects on local schools. ...more

July 25, 2008