Hospitals need patients. When not enough people are admitted for illness and injury, medical jobs eventually will be lost. ...more

December 6, 2008

It has been a difficult year for the economy with the tough housing market, businesses closing and high unemployment. ...more

December 1, 2008

Recession or no recession, a new poll by Quinnipiac University suggests that most Floridians feel they're in good shape financially. ...more

November 20, 2008

Recession or no recession, a new poll by Quinnipiac University suggests a majority of Floridians feel their personal finances are in good shape. ...more

November 19, 2008

Anni Callaghan of New Port Richey says President-elect Barack Obama will clean up the mess George W. Bush is leaving behind. ...more

November 19, 2008

Jon Kueney of New Port Richey, vice chairman of the Pasco Libertarian Party, says people will question voting for Barack Obama after less than two years of his "Marxist" policies. ...more

November 8, 2008

Wilson C. Brady of Hudson says work, not handouts, is the best path. ...more

October 8, 2008

Workers heading today to Golden Aluminum Extrusion didn't arrive to work. Instead, more than 160 workers picked up their tools. The company, one of the city's largest employers, shut down Friday, according to union officials. ...more

October 6, 2008

It could be a glum holiday season for retailers because shoppers are expected to keep a lid on how much they spend, the National Retail Federation predicts. This week, the industry group said it forecasts holiday spending to grow by just 2.2 percent this year over last year to a total of $470.4 billion. While still an increase, the growth rate would be well below the recent average of 4.4 percent annual holiday spending growth. ...more

September 24, 2008

In regard to Sarah Palin and all the attention focused on her, I have to wonder, when did we start treating politicians like celebrities? More and more it seems we act as if these people are somehow better than the common person. And the last thing these egotistical people need is celebrity status. Sarah Palin is a virtual unknown. She has very little experience in politics, and has yet to speak honestly about her beliefs. In the ads and interviews so far, she has simply followed a script. In the matter of her brother-in-law trooper, why doesn't she just say, "Yes, I tried my best to remove him from his job. He's a bully and actually threatened my family with physical violence. I think anyone would do the same?" ...more

September 15, 2008