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Return to last resort

The new head of Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Barry Gilway, has a monumental task in sharply reducing the state insurer's size and risk. It would be a nice legacy.

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ELECTION 2012: State Attorney 12th Circuit

Long-time local prosecutor Ed Brodsky is facing one-time prosecutor Peter Lombardo to be State Attorney for the 12th Circuit.

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Capitol Chatter: June 29

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Capitol Chatter: June 22

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Capitol Chatter: June 15

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On Offense

Florida Chamber CEO Mark Wilson has been on a mission to unite Florida business interests and put them on offense in the Capitol. They're on the attack.

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Capitol Chatter: June 8

Jeb Bush testifies, unemployment tax hike and Gov. Scott to greet Tampa travelers

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  • June 1, 2012
Capitol Chatter: June 1

Turner sex scandal, workers comp drug law and foreclosure settlement cash.

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  • June 1, 2012
Echo Chambers

Some business owners in the tiny hamlet of Matlacha want to start a chamber of commerce, but Lee County already has 15 chambers.

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Capitol Chatter: May 11

Scott and high ed, no-fault laws and Citizens insurance hurricane bonds

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  • May 11, 2012
Tell the Truth, Screw the Politics

Sen. Mike Bennett is more pragmatist than ideologue, but more than anything, he's Mike Bennett. Unique.

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  • May 11, 2012
On the Trail

Business owner David Mulicka provides insights on what it's like for an entrepreneur to run for public office.

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Capitol Chatter: May 4

Water standards, Scott affects higher education and Bondi backed Arizona immigration law.

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  • May 1, 2012
Capitol Chatter: April 27

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