Tuesday's Afternoon Update
Florida's shrinking workforce
After years of job cuts in the state’s public sector, Florida’s state government is now operating with a lot fewer people. Even as the economy rebounds, state government isn’t growing with it. Read the full story from WGCU and see also:
» Florida’s Shrinking Workforce, Part Two
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Florida's Regions
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Citrus growers try new chemical to save fruit
Some Florida citrus growers are experimenting with a fungicidal chemical that has been shown to reduce pre-harvest fruit drop, but scientists warn that increased use of the fungicide called Headline could lead to the development of resistance among the various fungicidal pests it was meant to eliminate. More at the AP and the Lakeland Ledger.
Florida's aging prisoner problem
Florida's prison population is rapidly increasing despite declining crime rates, and the latest report from Florida TaxWatch recommends options to prevent increasing costs from overwhelming taxpayers. Read the full report.
All Aboard Florida project may be funded without taxpayer risk
All Aboard Florida has modified its financing plan for its proposed passenger rail service, so that the public would not face any financial risk and the project could be completed quicker. More at Florida Today and the Orlando Business Journal.
The cities that are benefiting most from the economic recovery
It is painfully clear that the current U.S. economic recovery has been a meager one, with the benefits highly concentrated among the wealthiest. The notion that “a rising tide” lifts all boats has been sunk, along with the good ship middle class. More from Forbes.
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Technology
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