April 23, 2024
Government/Politics & Law
Wild Card
Broward County voters may like the idea of having slot machines at area racetracks and jai-alai frontons, but the plan has more skeptics than fans among the business and development community.
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Published on 1/1/2005
Business's Moment
Four organizations -- the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise Florida, the Council of 100 and TaxWatch -- may be close to working effectively in concert for the first time.
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Published on 1/1/2005
It's Not Over Till It's Over
Florida voters were clearly in a mood for change when it came to amending the state constitution last November. But even before the polls had opened, it was clear that voters weren't going to have the last word.
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Published on 1/1/2005
The Partly Cloudy State
These days I seem to have to tell the government more, and the government has to tell me less. Terrorism and privacy: Fear has a grip on public policy, and government officials seem to overreact to everything.
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Published on 1/1/2005
Too Broad
Last year, in its haste to put together a deal to bring the Scripps Research Institute to Florida, state legislators passed a law that carved a giant exemption in the public records law for the deal.
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Published on 12/1/2004
Unintended Consequences
Fewer lawyers are lining up to fill vacancies on judicial nominating committees.
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Published on 12/1/2004
Clicking Once... Clicking Twice... SOLD!
Florida's city and county governments are turning to the internet to sell their surplus goods.
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Published on 12/1/2004
Law & Orchid
Botanist Meg Lowman rebounds from a furor over a flower.
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Published on 12/1/2004
What Will the Winds of 2004 Bring?
Reading signs in the first few weeks after a big election is a tricky proposition, but some outlines of what the results bode for Florida are discernible.
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Published on 12/1/2004
Ready, Aim ... Hire
Presidential campaign leaders are ready to launch a legal assault should voting problems arise next month.
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Published on 10/1/2004
Decision 2004: Florida
Why Bush Will Win Florida/Why Kerry Will Win Florida
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Published on 10/1/2004
Rematch
Democrat Jan Schneider is hoping her second run against Katherine Harris is a charm.
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Published on 10/1/2004
Crisis Mode
Under fire, two south Florida elected officials respond differently.
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Published on 9/1/2004
Sand Settlement
Brevard's beachfront property owners collect $3 million in their suit against the government.
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Published on 9/1/2004
Saying No to Wal-Mart
A Gainesville tussle is one of several area battles involving the retailer.
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Published on 9/1/2004
Spiders and Bulldogs
The Supreme Court and Florida Bar ease -- subtly -- restrictions on advertising by law firms.
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Published on 8/1/2004
The Federal Spigot
Even though Florida doesn't get its fair share, tax dollars keep pouring in from Washington.
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Published on 8/1/2004
Turnaround
Miami Mayor Manny Diaz is applying private-sector strategies to rebuild the foundations of his long-troubled city.
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Published on 8/1/2004
Vision-Impaired
Has state government lost the will to take on bold goals?
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Published on 7/1/2004
Bonanza
Law firms are banking on enough Scripps-related work to keep them busy for years.
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Published on 7/1/2004
Gunning for Sheriff
Three northeast counties face heated battles from candidates vying to be the next sheriff.
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Published on 7/1/2004
Slugfest
Entering its fourth decade, the fight over tort reform grows increasingly bitter.
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Published on 7/1/2004
The Big Picture
A new study makes the case for a more united south Florida.
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Published on 7/1/2004
Around the State- Southeast- Jan. 2001
Broward County -- With plans to expand service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, low-fare carrier Delta Express has selected Broward County as its newest base for flight attendants. The decision...
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Published on 1/1/2001
How We Got Florida
“Diplomacy without power is feeble, and power without diplomacy is destructive and blind." - Hans J. Morgenthau
“We must have the Floridas and Cuba." - Thomas Jefferson, 1809
The two...
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Published on 9/1/1998
