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Crist Won Big - But He's Still Rolling The Dice
Gov. Charlie Crist, we are continuously reminded, is on a roll. The popular Republican hybrid has been riding high since hitting the daily double with John McCain and Amendment 1. ...more
February 13, 2008
Review Of Sales Tax Exemptions Sought
After years of avoiding the task, lawmakers may have to review and vote on whether to keep special-interest sales tax exemptions on the state books. ...more
February 13, 2008
Committee OKs State And Local Revenue Limits
Local and state governments may have to live within strict new spending and revenue limits if the Taxation and Budget Reform Commission adopts a proposal that cleared one of its committees Monday. ...more
February 11, 2008
Crist Won Big - But He's Still Rolling Dice
Gov. Charlie Crist, we are continuously reminded, is on a roll. The popular Republican hybrid has been riding high since hitting the daily double with John McCain and Amendment 1. ...more
February 11, 2008
Property Tax Break Proposal Could Save Natural Florida
The Florida Taxation and Budget Reform Commission has come up with a simple move that could cut taxes, control growth, sustain agriculture and protect open lands all at once. ...more
February 11, 2008
Legislators Mark Tax Code
Gov. Charlie Crist promised voters that if Amendment 1 passed Tuesday, it would be the start, not the end of property tax relief in Florida. ...more
January 31, 2008
Representative Government Well Represented
The Legislative Delegation at the County Commission chamber last Friday, Jan. 18, was a testimony to the concerns our state representatives have for the citizens of Hernando County. Representatives Robert Schenk and Ron Schultz, and Senators Mike Fasano and Paula Dockery respectfully listened to the residents who had taken the time to attend the meeting. ...more
January 22, 2008
Shortchanging Tax Reform
Don't tax me; don't tax thee; tax that fella behind the tree." ...more
January 13, 2008
Tax Cuts Without Justice Don't Qualify As Reform
The state constitution wisely provides that every 20 years, a panel of experts must review how Florida collects and spends our money. This year the re-evaluation has begun with the state voters eager for fundamental change yet confused by a ballot measure that doesn't get the job done. ...more
December 9, 2007
Dreaming Of Tax Equality
If next-door neighbors compare property-tax bills in almost any part of town, one in every three of them is likely to be furious about the inequities. The other two might sympathize. ...more
December 9, 2007
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