April 26, 2024

Government/Politics & Law

Jacksonville's business community is pitching in

Mayor Alvin Brown has made business involvement a priority. Read more »
Published on 7/25/2012

System failure

Column from Florida Trend's Executive Editor Mark Howard. Read more »
Published on 6/28/2012

The $325-Million Billing War

Counties say the state's new Medicaid billing system is overcharging them. Read more »
Published on 6/15/2012

Legislative rookies: Promising new Florida House members

Nearly 17 months ago, 57 legislative novices arrived in Tallahassee eager to make their mark. Here are three promisig new House members. Read more »
Published on 5/15/2012

Budgetary flak: Florida's military bases hope to avoid cuts

Across-the-board military cuts threaten bases in Northwest Florida. Read more »
Published on 5/11/2012

Payback for Holocaust survivors

South Florida attorneys help Holocaust survivors gain reparations. Read more »
Published on 5/9/2012

Politics in Florida: Always courting voters

The state's reputation lags recognition of its importance as a swing state. Read more »
Published on 5/7/2012

An economic tale of two cities in Florida

Orlando and St. Petersburg embody the Florida challenge: Creating a new economic reality in the shadow of enduring stereotypes. Read more »
Published on 5/4/2012

Florida's economic makeup

Florida's Economy - Perception vs. Reality Read more »
Published on 5/2/2012

Profile of storm tracker Bryan Koon

Bryan Koon's job is to keep Floridians safe. Read more »
Published on 4/19/2012

Tech tangle: Florida's computer systems are being consolidated

The state's efforts to consolidate its computer systems are proceeding -- very slowly. Read more »
Published on 3/23/2012

The Florida Bar steps up its diversity efforts

Arnell Bryant-Willis, the Bar's first diversity initiatives manager, will help make it happen. Read more »
Published on 3/22/2012

Lawyer Jodi Chase is a consultant to hedge funds

After 22 years of lobbying, Chase is focusing exclusively on hedge funds. Read more »
Published on 2/17/2012

Jacksonville voters have a brighter outlook

Budget cutting and a new administration are helping Jacksonville's voters have a brighter outlook in regards to civic matters. Read more »
Published on 2/1/2012

Mentoring program becomes a guiding principle for Miami law firm

Miami's Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen and Levine are using mentoring to grow the firm. Read more »
Published on 1/18/2012

Icon: Bob Graham

Bob Graham: U.S. senator, 1987-2005; governor of Florida, 1979-87; founder, University of Florida Bob Graham Center for Public Service; Miami Lakes; age 75 Read more »
Published on 1/4/2012

The Game of Redistricting

State lawmakers must redraw the districts for both the state House and Senate and the U.S. Congress in time for the Nov. 6 election... who stands to win the most? Read more »
Published on 1/1/2012

Florida Legislative Preview - 2012

Redistricting won't completely dominate the legislative landscape in January. A look at other issues percolating in the background and who wants what. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2012

New laws needed to regulate electronic signs

Sign codes and zoning enforcement are into new frontier. Read more »
Published on 12/14/2011

Ocala and Marion County's chamber, EDC have joined forces

The merged agency is the Ocala / Marion County Economic Development Corp. Read more »
Published on 12/13/2011

Last resort: Legal Services of North Florida

Small business owners and low-income workers turn to a North Florida non-profit for help recovering money lost after the BP oil spill. Read more »
Published on 12/9/2011

Florida Lottery: Upping the Ante

At 25, Florida's Lottery is gambling on some new initiatives to boost its sales. Read more »
Published on 11/9/2011

Lawyer Francisco Ramos Jr. is Working for Tips

Ramos' blog is called "Tips for Young Lawyers" Read more »
Published on 10/26/2011

New Prisioner Re-Entry Center Coming to Tallahassee Community College

The goal of the center will be to reduce recidivism among inmates. Read more »
Published on 10/20/2011

Social Media for Political Junkies

... and other political apps. Read more »
Published on 10/12/2011

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