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Sink Sees a Silver Lining in Florida's Slowdown   

If there’s a “little pearl’’ in the state’s budget crunch, Alex Sink thinks it may be that government will be forced to look hard at the things it does and justify whether it should keep doing all of them.  [read more]


GOP Needs to Put Our Money Where Its Mouth Is   

If Republicans believe in smaller government and world-class education, why do we have neither?  [read more]


Florida's 'Run on the Bank'   

Some lost confidence in the local investment pool. Some pointed fingers, and a few rose to the occasion.  [read more]


Can Democrats Pounce?   

Public frustration is an opportunity for Florida's minority party, but can Rep. Dan Gelber offer a compelling better way?  [read more]


Department of Redundancy Department   

The state's pursuit of efficiency is rife with inefficiencies.  [read more]


Re-Reforming Insurance   

A band of insurance reformers thinks it has found a better answer. Can it find a political sponsor to champion it? [read more]


Reinvention Time for Crist?   

Bob Graham reinvented his leadership style. It may be time for Gov. Crist to consider a similar shift. [read more]


Drive Now, Pay Later   

Builder financing, private operators, more tolls: Is "borrow and spend" right for taxpayers? [read more]


Act II   

Calling growth management a "mess," new DCA Secretary Tom Pelham wants a rewrite. [read more]


Power to the People   

As two new PSC members change the tone, will Bush holdovers start changing too? [read more]


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