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Seminoles Left Out Negatives, Economist Says
The Seminole Tribe has exaggerated the economic benefits of a planned $3 billion expansion of its casino and convention sites, which will take workers and business away from existing Florida companies, a top state economist said Friday. ...more
March 21, 2009
One-Stop Permitting In County's Interest
For the fifth year in a row, the Florida Legislature is attacking local government control of wetlands permitting, especially aiming at Hillsborough County's Environmental Protection Commission (EPC). In the name of streamlining, legislators maintain that local wetland review duplicates that of other state agencies and is a reason for the state's economic crisis. Ha! ...more
March 19, 2009
Women Need Ultrasound Before Abortion, House Panel Says
A House committee wants to require women in Florida to get an ultrasound before they can get an abortion. ...more
March 18, 2009
Taxes Could Send Cigarette Habit Up In Smoke
Cigarettes have been a relatively inexpensive addiction for smokers in Florida, even as a pack has neared $4 for most brands. ...more
March 18, 2009
1-2 Tax Punch Could Push Cigarette Prices Above $5 A Pack
On April 1, the federal excise tax on cigarettes will rise to $1.01 per pack, up 62 cents from the current level. And the Florida Legislature is considering a $1-per-pack increase in the state tax. ...more
March 17, 2009
Embattled Martin Exits School Board
Just days after three state lawmakers called on Gov. Charlie Crist to consider removing Pasco County School Board member Cathi Martin from office because of her history of absences from board meetings, she has tendered her resignation. ...more
March 14, 2009
Pasco School Board Member Cathi Martin Offers Resignation
Just days after three state lawmakers called on Gov. Charlie Crist to consider removing Pasco County School Board member Cathi Martin from office because of her history of absences from board meetings, she has tendered her resignation. ...more
March 13, 2009
Lawmakers: School Board Member's Absences Inexcusable
LAND O' LAKES - Three state lawmakers have called on Gov. Charlie Crist to consider removing Pasco County School Board member Cathi Martin because of her history of absences from board meetings. ...more
March 10, 2009
State Seeking Hardship Waiver, Education Funds
Florida Education Commissioner Eric Smith will share a stage today with the person who must decide whether Florida will qualify for as much as $2.2 billion in education-related stimulus funds. ...more
March 10, 2009
House Launches Attack On Local Safeguards
The Florida House of Representatives is cynically using the economic downturn to justify an effort to gut measures that protect neighborhoods, taxpayers and natural resources. ...more
March 10, 2009
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