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Dominic CalabroDecember 12, 2013

Florida’s congressional delegation has launched an effort to amend every bill they can before the end of December in an attempt to delay premium increases for flood insurance policyholders across Florida. If they are successful, they would protect hundreds of thousands of Floridians from unaffordable rate increases, preventing serious repercussions in the state economy. Florida […]

Dominic CalabroNovember 12, 2013

Crime rates in Florida are at historically low levels, yet the Florida Department of Corrections (DOC) wants to reopen up to nine correctional facilities that were closed just last year. Recently, the state Criminal Justice Estimating Conference projected an increase of nearly 2,000 prisoners in Florida by next year, even as crime rates continue to […]

Dominic CalabroOctober 16, 2013

“Florida tourism” conjures images of theme parks, resort hotels, state parks and the finest beaches the world has to offer. Sailfish, marlins and mackerel don’t immediately come to mind, but recreational fishing is an important part of the tourism industry in Florida, too. Florida is uniquely positioned to attract visitors to the state for recreational […]

Dominic CalabroOctober 2, 2013

Florida is making the most of its 14 deep-water ports with investments aimed at improving Florida’s competitiveness in the global economy. Florida’s port expansion plans will create a more efficient freight handling system and make the state more attractive to companies interested in moving to Florida. Floridians will benefit from port expansion with lower transportation […]

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Dominic Calabro: Applaud efforts to delay flood insurance premium hikes

Dominic Calabro: Revisit sentencing laws before opening new prisons

Dominic Calabro: Recreational fishing is important to Florida tourism, too

Dominic Calabro: Improving Florida’s ports is essential to state’s economy