With local interest already high in the presidential race and Tuesday's vote on constitutional Amendment 1, Pasco County residents also should begin paying special attention to how local races are shaping up. ...more

January 27, 2008

The Legislative Delegation at the County Commission chamber last Friday, Jan. 18, was a testimony to the concerns our state representatives have for the citizens of Hernando County. Representatives Robert Schenk and Ron Schultz, and Senators Mike Fasano and Paula Dockery respectfully listened to the residents who had taken the time to attend the meeting. ...more

January 22, 2008

Things are heating up in Wisconsin. After the second snowiest December on record in the state capital - and with temperatures hovering around 20 degrees Tuesday - the Legislature abolished a statewide ban on heated sidewalks, stairs, entrances and pedestrian walkways. ...more

January 18, 2008

Barack Obama is the Democratic Party's best chance for change and today we recommend him for your consideration. ...more

January 11, 2008

New Jersey will become the first state in four decades to abolish the death penalty under a measure lawmakers approved Thursday and the governor intends to sign within days. ...more

December 14, 2007

Voters will have final say on a property tax overhaul after a reluctant state House overcame 'tremendous disappointment' with the final package of legislation on Monday and placed it on the Jan. 29 primary election ballot. ...more

October 30, 2007

State lawmakers return to Tallahassee today to continue the special session on property tax reform. Last week, instead of nearing a consensus, the House and Senate grew even further apart, with House members overhauling their plan on Friday. ...more

October 22, 2007

The Legislature's proposal for a property tax overhaul, once organized and neatly wrapped for quick approval, turned into a free-for-all Thursday that abruptly halted all official actions and pushed negotiations behind lawmakers' office doors. ...more

October 19, 2007

The state Senate approved a core tax-relief package Wednesday but sharply rebuked far-reaching proposals from the House, dimming lawmakers' hopes of leaving the Capitol with a property tax overhaul today. ...more

October 18, 2007

TALLAHASSEE - The state Senate approved a core tax-relief package Wednesday but sharply rebuked far-reaching proposals from the House, dimming lawmakers' hopes of leaving the Capitol with a property tax overhaul today. ...more

October 17, 2007