In Lakeland Senator’s Bills, Questions About Personal Benefit
Steve Miller: State Sen. Kelli Stargel, R-Lakeland, is a good example of how Florida politicians can circumvent financial disclosure laws.
Interview: Lead Wars Authors Gerald Markowitz and David Rosner
FairWarning: Public health historians Gerald Markowitz and David Rosner fault paint makers and marketers, along with regulators, landlords and others, for allowing lead poisoning to persist.
Florida Legislature Attempts to Give ‘Quasi-Government’ Agencies Tax Exemption
Steve Miller: Senate Bill 354 extends millions of dollars in property-tax exemptions to the subsidiary of a UK-based company that builds U.S. Navy housing.
Why Florida Is Sitting on $300 Million Meant to Help Homeowners
Cora Currier: Florida has the highest percentage of home loans in foreclosure in the country. So why is more than $300 million that could help homeowners sitting unused?
Legislator Facing Tough Financial Times, But Could Be Saved By His Own Amendment
Ashley Lopez: For state Rep. Chris Dorworth, Amendment 4 could mean a boon for business.
Bank Walkaways Lead to Neighborhood Blight
Howard Goodman: Thousands of the vacant properties that blight South Florida neighborhoods are owned by the world's wealthiest banks, which often drag their feet on foreclosure proceedings because they see little profit in the houses.