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State Government
The Florida Department of Transportation will conduct a "public kickoff meeting" to update the status of the Cortez Bridge.
Sarasota Herald-TribuneK-12 Education
The new law would create two different diploma designations: one for technical training, the other for those interested in college-level classes.
Tampa Bay TimesThe sweeping education bill that Gov. Rick Scott has signed into law is a solid step forward.
Tampa Bay TimesGovernor Scott
The sweeping education bill that Gov. Rick Scott has signed into law is a solid step forward.
Tampa Bay TimesFlorida Legislature
The Florida Legislature is poised to adjourn Friday without accepting $51 billion in federal Medicaid expansion money.
Tampa Bay TimesHB 569, and the ethics legislation, SB 2, now head to Gov. Rick Scott's desk after the House voted unanimously to pass it.
Bradenton HeraldThe Legislature is inching closer to finally requiring out-of-state, Internet retailers collect the state's sales tax.
Lakeland LedgerThe Florida Senate is attempting to swipe health-care funds from Hillsborough and other urban counties that use local tax dollars to help the poor.
Tampa TribuneLegislation being considered in Tallahassee would limit the FHSAA’s ability to investigate student athletes accused of shopping around for schools.
Tampa TribuneHealth Care
The Florida Legislature is poised to adjourn Friday without accepting $51 billion in federal Medicaid expansion money.
Tampa Bay TimesThe Florida Senate is attempting to swipe health-care funds from Hillsborough and other urban counties that use local tax dollars to help the poor.
Tampa TribuneLocal Government
Year two of a bold project is ready to go.
Gulf Coast Business ReviewEthics
HB 569, and the ethics legislation, SB 2, now head to Gov. Rick Scott's desk after the House voted unanimously to pass it.
Bradenton HeraldCulture
Effective federal and state efforts are needed to help local governments close the broadband gap and give high-speed Internet access to all.
Lakeland LedgerSaturday night a few hundred Maas Brothers employees from the old central office will be gathering at the Tampa Bay History Center for a reunion.
Tampa TribuneTaxes and Fees
The Legislature is inching closer to finally requiring out-of-state, Internet retailers collect the state's sales tax.
Lakeland LedgerSports
The Tampa Bay Sports Commission and others plan to bid on the 2016 college football championship game, as they should.
Tampa Tribune
Letter To The Editor
If the powers that be would...
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Bradenton Herald
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