Government

For Subscribers Only

By Business Observer Staff
March 18, 2011

Risky Venture, Low ROI

The Productivity Committee concluded the economic projections and opportunity costs were too high. 'Not much verifiable information in the business plan.'

Florida

For Subscribers Only

By Jay Brady
March 18, 2011

Jackson goes to Tallahassee

Jackson Labs' quest for $100 million in state funds faces several challenges — including having no business plan for its Sarasota County endeavor yet available to share with key legislators.

Florida

For Subscribers Only

By Jay Brady
March 11, 2011

Mandatory Proof

Florida lawmakers are joining the E-verification wave, hoping to require all employers to use an imperfect federal system of tracking new hires. Expect a fight.

Florida

For Subscribers Only

By Jay Brady
March 11, 2011

Government Digest: Mar. 11

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

Florida

For Subscribers Only

By Jay Brady
March 4, 2011

Business Bills To Watch

Among the hundreds of bills, here are five that can improve Florida's business climate and one that can add a burden to companies' hiring.

Florida

For Subscribers Only

By Jay Brady
February 25, 2011

New Economy Budget

Legislators take a stab at Gov. Rick Scott's two-year 'jobs budget' that cuts spending, begins the end of the corporate income tax, and sends $2 billion back to taxpayers to spur growth.

Florida

For Subscribers Only

By Jay Brady
February 25, 2011

Track-shun

An effort by legislators to bypass Gov. Scott's rejection of high-speed rail seems to be unraveling as financially challenged local governments try to take it on.

Florida

For Subscribers Only

By Jay Brady
February 18, 2011

Pension Bomb

Government employee pension plans are a time bomb for cities and counties on the Gulf Coast. The recession has lit the fuse.

Florida

For Subscribers Only

By Jay Brady
February 18, 2011

Government Digest: Feb. 18

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

Florida

For Subscribers Only

By Jay Brady
February 11, 2011

Employers are still struggling with the last big increase in unemployment compensation taxes. Now, legislators try to figure out how to soften an even bigger blow that could threaten economic recovery.

Florida

For Subscribers Only

By Jay Brady
February 11, 2011

Government Digest: Feb. 11

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

Florida

For Subscribers Only

By Jay Brady
February 4, 2011

Insurance Resurrection

Last year's property insurance reform bill gets new life with a more conservative Legislature and pro-business governor.

Florida

For Subscribers Only

By Jay Brady
February 4, 2011

Government Digest: Feb. 4 - Feb. 10

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

Florida

For Subscribers Only

By Jay Brady
January 28, 2011

Line in the Sand

Illegal immigration continues to be a drain on local governments. Florida and many other states are pushing reforms in the absence of an adequate federal response.

Florida

For Subscribers Only

By Jay Brady
January 28, 2011

Government Digest: Jan. 28 - Feb. 3

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

Florida

« 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 »

Risky Venture, Low ROI

Jackson goes to Tallahassee

Mandatory Proof

Government Digest: Mar. 11

Business Bills To Watch

New Economy Budget

Track-shun

Pension Bomb

Government Digest: Feb. 18

Sticker Shock

Government Digest: Feb. 11

Insurance Resurrection

Government Digest: Feb. 4 - Feb. 10

Line in the Sand

Government Digest: Jan. 28 - Feb. 3

Tampa tower's new owner leases 78,000 square feet of space

Fort Myers United Way leader exits, organization names interim CEO

Il Panificio opens new Main Street restaurant

358 affordable housing units under construction in Fort Myers

Japanese lifestyle retailer bringing its largest-ever store to Tampa

3 Articles Remaining!

Not a Subscriber?

Already a Subscriber?

3 Articles Remaining!

Not a Subscriber?

Already a Subscriber?

Sign Up for Daily Brief

Sign Up for CRE Central