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Associated PressMarch 2, 2015

As Florida’s housing market tanked seven years ago, construction worker David Rager saw jobs dry up. So he left construction, along with 2.3 million others nationwide during the economic downturn, and got a job installing traffic signals and street lights. “I couldn’t afford to sit at home for a month here and a month there,” […]

Associated PressMarch 2, 2015

As Florida’s housing market tanked seven years ago, construction worker David Rager saw jobs dry up. So he left construction, along with 2.3 million others nationwide during the economic downturn, and got a job installing traffic signals and street lights. “I couldn’t afford to sit at home for a month here and a month there,” […]

Florence SnyderMarch 2, 2015

“Revered lobbyist” is usually an oxymoron, but not when applied to Ken Plante, who died Sunday night of Lou Gehrig’s disease. As the tributes pour in, it is hard to believe there was ever a time when Plante was not beloved of government reformers and their cheerleaders on Florida’s editorial boards. But that’s how it […]

Associated PressMarch 2, 2015

Marco Rubio isn’t quite ready to say he’s running for president, yet admits it sure does look like he will seek the White House in 2016. “I think that’s reflected in both our travel and some of the staffing decisions that we’ve made,” the Florida senator told The Associated Press. “We — if in fact […]

Christine Jordan SextonMarch 2, 2015

Doctors and nurses could charge patients a set fee and provide services in exchange for that price and not be afoul of the state’s insurance codes under a proposed committee bill unveiled by the House Innovations Subcommittee. The proposed committee bill — PCB HIS 15-02 — allows osteopathic doctors, medical doctors and nurses to provide […]

Christine Jordan SextonMarch 2, 2015

Doctors and nurses could charge patients a set fee and provide services in exchange for that price and not be afoul of the state’s insurance codes under a proposed committee bill unveiled by the House Innovations Subcommittee. The proposed committee bill — PCB HIS 15-02 — allows osteopathic doctors, medical doctors and nurses to provide […]

Mitch PerryMarch 2, 2015

Welcome to March, where the weather is warming up and so are the politics: In Washington, where Benjamin Netayahu will give his much-anticipated speech to (most) members of Congress on Tuesday; in Tallahassee, where the Legislative Session begins in a little more than 24 hours; and in Tampa, where the municipal elections take place Tuesday […]

Phil AmmannMarch 2, 2015

An old brewers’ adage: “Five ingredients for excellent beer: malt, hops, water, yeast, and friends.” As Tallahassee lurches into the 60-day 2015 Legislative Session on Tuesday, state Sen. Jack Latvala and Rep. Dana Young fired another salvo in the developing growler debate. In December, the two Tampa Bay Republicans announced the creation of the Brewing […]

James CallMarch 1, 2015

Tallahassee will become the capital city this week when lawmakers arrive at the state capitol Tuesday for the 2015 Legislative Session and begin debate on how to spend $77 billion. Other issues as well will be considered during the next 10 weeks; developing a state water policy, curbing the use of standardize test in public […]

Brendan FarringtonMarch 1, 2015

Conservation land purchases, beer growlers, tax cuts, guns on state university campuses, medical marijuana and even where transgender people can go to the bathroom will all be issues that will come up during Florida’s 2015 legislative session. The only requirement lawmakers have under Florida law is to approve the state budget, but there’s always so […]

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Construction picks back up, but it's a different gig now

Construction picks back up, but it’s a different gig now

Florence Snyder: In respectful remembrance of Ken Plante

Marco Rubio close to decision about presidential run

House unveils “direct primary care” proposed committee bill

House unveils "direct primary care" proposed committee bill

Mitch Perry Report for 3.2.15 — Local leaders want to get serious about wage theft

Brewing Liberty Caucus takes first steps towards victory in growler debate

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