Will promote Hernando's projects. ...more

February 2, 2009

In a swift victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House approved a historically huge $819 billion stimulus bill Wednesday night with spending increases and tax cuts at the heart of the young administration's plan to revive a badly ailing economy. ...more

January 29, 2009

Mayor Pam Iorio has submitted a list of $695 million in projects she hopes will be considered as part of President-elect Barack Obama's federal stimulus package. ...more

January 17, 2009

'User' Tax A Remedy Jump-starting the economy should not be as difficult as it seems. Most economists agree that the mortgage crisis is one cause, if not the main one. A one-cent increase in the state or county sales tax could be a sure remedy. ...more

January 9, 2009

Jeff Roth, owner of Chasco Machine and Manufacturing Inc. in New Port Richey, said Hernando County made him a relocation offer he just couldn't refuse. ...more

December 27, 2008

The high rate of home foreclosures is hitting home at the Humane Society of Highlands County with lots of pets being surrendered by people who just cannot keep them, according to Barbara Clark, president of the Highlands County chapter. ...more

December 25, 2008

An East Tampa nonprofit organization is under scrutiny from the city after falling short on a plan to create new jobs with a $250,000 federal development grant. ...more

December 25, 2008

Jeff Roth, owner of Chasco Machine and Manufacturing Inc. in New Port Richey, said Hernando County made him a relocation offer he just couldn't refuse. ...more

December 24, 2008

On Wednesday, I wrote about Aging Solutions, a nonprofit organization working with elderly wards of the state, and its efforts to provide simple holiday gifts for 350 people in nursing homes and assisted-living centers. ...more

December 16, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist reflected this week in an interview with The Tampa Tribune on current controversies, the highs and lows of 2008 and what lies ahead in 2009. ...more

December 14, 2008