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Florida

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  • Jay Brady
  • January 14, 2011
The classic backfire

Democrats pushed hard for amendments to make political districts small and compact, thinking they were losing because of gerrymandering. It could blow up on them.

  • Florida
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  • Jay Brady
  • January 14, 2011
Government Digest: Jan. 14 - Jan. 20

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • Jay Brady
  • January 7, 2011
Government Digest: Jan. 7 - Jan. 13

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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    By
  • Jay Brady
  • January 7, 2011
Beyond Bennett

State Sen. Mike Bennett exceeded all expectations when he became the Senate's number two leader, but it wasn't the first time this sailor went above and beyond the call of duty, and not likely to be the last.

  • Florida
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  • Jay Brady
  • December 24, 2010
Price of Failure

Black males make up 8% of the population in Florida, but nearly half of the prison population. One possible reason: Just 37% of black males graduate from Florida high schools — 49th in the nation. Socio-economic and budget impacts keep rising.

  • Florida
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  • Jay Brady
  • December 24, 2010
Government Digest: Dec. 24 - Dec. 30

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • December 17, 2010
The Budget Maven

Donna Arduin's influence will likely be significant on the budget that Gov.-elect Rick Scott presents to the state Legislature in the New Year. Expect serious reforms to boost job creation.

  • Florida
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    By
  • Jay Brady
  • December 17, 2010
Positive Impact

A growing chorus of local governments are singing the praises of cutting impact fees, but curiously it's not all about jobs or the economy.

  • Florida
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    By
  • Jay Brady
  • December 17, 2010
Government Digest: Dec. 17 - Dec. 23

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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    By
  • Jay Brady
  • December 10, 2010
'Ideas Factory'

Gov.-elect Scott's economic advisory council, made up of Florida and out-of-state budget experts, comes with impressive credentials and lots of ideas they're happy to share with the new administration.

  • Florida
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    By
  • Jay Brady
  • December 10, 2010
Black in White

Four black men in key local government positions in white Sarasota County represent the changing times. They will have much to say about the economic future.

  • Florida
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    By
  • Jay Brady
  • December 10, 2010
Government Digest: Dec. 10 - Dec. 16

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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    By
  • Jay Brady
  • December 3, 2010
Bond Bonanza?

Government issuers of taxable Build America Bonds enjoy a big subsidy from taxpayers, but a study claims the bonds hurt the main holders of municipal bonds: individual U.S. taxpayers.

  • Florida
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    By
  • Jay Brady
  • December 3, 2010
Government Digest: Dec. 3 - Dec. 9

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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    By
  • Jay Brady
  • November 26, 2010
Moving Targets

Hillsborough County's proposed strategic plan for economic growth aims at a smaller group of targeted industries, but leaves regulatory issues for another day.

  • Florida
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