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Daniel TilsonJuly 30, 2014

The 800-pound gorilla in the Tallahassee conference room with state economists this week is immensely powerful. It looms large in the minds of elected officials and policy wonks alike, waiting to pounce if necessary. It’s the beast of burden bearing the weight of Florida’s modern-day “wealth lobby.” And it’s always ready to throw that weight […]

Marc YachtJuly 2, 2014

Happy Birthday America — 238 years old and going strong! One cannot deny the nation’s power and strength. America has survived its worst politicians. Thankfully, there have also been some good ones, including 56 nervous patriots who signed the Declaration of Independence on July 2, 1776. George Washington, the Father of our country, had a […]

Guest AuthorMay 5, 2014

Ronald Reagan often pointed out that the best politics are good policy. With congressional elections less than seven months away, and a presidential vote looming just behind, it’s time for Republicans to settle on just what good policy is. So here’s a thought experiment: If you could wave a magic wand and produce policy changes […]

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Dennis Baxley, Kat Cammack, Dan Webster, Bill Posey, John Temple in Clermont. Image via Webster campaign.

Daniel Tilson: Florida needs its wealth taxes back

Marc Yacht: Happy Birthday America! More prosperity lies ahead

James Glassman: Republicans must say ‘grow’ instead of ‘no’ to win midterms