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By Jay Brady
May 27, 2011

Fraud Frenzy

The Legislature failed to fix Florida's no-fault auto insurance law that has made the state No. 1 for both questionable claims tied to staged accidents and medical provider fraud. And Tampa is the new ground zero.

Florida

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By Jay Brady
May 27, 2011

Government Digest: May 27

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

Florida

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By Jay Brady
May 20, 2011

Government Digest: May 20

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

Florida

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By Jay Brady
May 20, 2011

Shakedown

Hillsborough County's request for proposal process for big construction projects may not meet the legal definition for bid shopping. Disputes abound on all sides.

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By Jay Brady
May 20, 2011

Redistricting 101

While Florida legislators got tutored recently on the ins, outs, do's and don'ts of redistricting, a law student went ahead and mapped out his version of a congressional redistricting plan for Florida.

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By Jay Brady
May 13, 2011

Muddy Waters

The Southwest Florida Water Management District accumulated piles of cash the past few years, which raised questions about its management. The state has stepped in by limiting its ability to raise property tax revenue going forward.

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By Jay Brady
May 6, 2011

Tampa's Table Setter

New Mayor Bob Buckhorn, a Democrat, won his seat handily with business community support. He plans to keep it with an agenda focused on permitting and regulatory reform, and shrinking government.

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By Mark Gordon
May 6, 2011

Free Fall

The wild spending ways of the federal government have driven one entrepreneur mad. He hopes for change.

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By Jay Brady
May 6, 2011

Government Digest: May 6

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

Florida

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By Matt Walsh
May 5, 2011

Scott assesses session

On all of Florida Gov. Rick Scott's major agenda items, the Legislature shifted state policies in his direction. An interview with the governor.

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By Matt Walsh
May 5, 2011

Scott Scorecard

How effectively did Gov. Rick Scott implement his agenda in his first legislative session? Editor Matt Walsh grades the governor.

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By Jay Brady
April 29, 2011

Power Play

Florida comes to a crossroads on whether to give renewable energy incentives to electric utilities or independent renewable energy producers and installers. Tens of thousands of jobs, thousands of businesses and one future city on the Gulf Coast are at stake.