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Rod Thomson
February 16, 2012

Capitol Chatter: Feb. 17

Workers comp, expert witness standards, and other Tallahassee talk.

Florida

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Rod Thomson
February 16, 2012

Kill Bills

Florida is one of the most litigious states in the country. But attempts to change the laws meet intense resistance from trial lawyers.

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Rod Thomson
February 10, 2012

Capitol Chatter: Feb. 10

Small business tax breaks, prison privatization, and other Tallahassee topics.

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Rod Thomson
February 3, 2012

Scott Stays on Track

Despite surprising decisions to spend more money on education and Everglades restoration, Gov. Rick Scott is sticking to his principles of shrinking government and growing the economy.

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Rod Thomson
February 3, 2012

Capitol Chatter: Feb. 3

The most important issues being talked about in Tallahassee.

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Jean Gruss
February 2, 2012

Help the Good Guys

Tom Grady says his priority is to build trust in the Florida Office of Financial Regulation by stopping lawbreakers, helping good operators and letting the public know the difference between the two.

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Rod Thomson
January 27, 2012

Capitol Chatter: Jan. 27

The most important issues being talked about in Tallahassee.

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Rod Thomson
January 20, 2012

Car accidents are down but payouts for personal insurance protection are skyrocketing, costing insurance companies and consumers millions. Can legislators overcome the moneyed opposition of lawyers and doctors to fix it?

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Jean Gruss
January 20, 2012

Rebuilding a Reputation

Collier County's permitting process has earned the area a reputation as one of the worst for businesses. Two former private-sector executives are determined to change that.

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Rod Thomson
January 20, 2012

Capitol Chatter: Jan. 20

The most important issues being talked about in Tallahassee.

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Rod Thomson
January 13, 2012

Legislature begins session

A new gambling bill, a look at Florida's special taxing districts, and hospital quality are all on the docket this week.

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Jean Gruss
November 4, 2011

Hong Kong Zones

Platapalooza got people talking about how to fix planning disasters of older communities such as Lehigh Acres and Cape Coral. Removing government barriers is the first fix.

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Business Observer Staff
October 21, 2011

Accountability U.

Rick Scott sent letters last week to Florida's university presidents, and they weren't love letters. He wants evidence they are producing results.

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Matt Walsh
October 21, 2011

Scrap public education; make all of it private

Last week provided great political-media entertainment in our little part of Florida. It also brought to light the fatal flaw of public education.

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Mark Gordon
October 14, 2011

Tough Task

A panel of 15 business and government leaders aims to help Florida save $3 billion over four years. It's a big idea kind of group.

Florida

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Capitol Chatter: Feb. 17

Kill Bills

Capitol Chatter: Feb. 10

Scott Stays on Track

Capitol Chatter: Feb. 3

Help the Good Guys

Capitol Chatter: Jan. 27

No More No-Fault?

Rebuilding a Reputation

Capitol Chatter: Jan. 20

Legislature begins session

Hong Kong Zones

Accountability U.

Scrap public education; make all of it private

Tough Task

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