How to sell the Hillsborough school tax
The week of August 19 was a good one for the Hillsborough County School District. That Monday afternoon, a three-judge panel of the 2nd District Judges met. The District Court of Appeals unanimously rejected the Republican-led Hillsborough County Commission’s partisan…
So is it okay for Florida to pay someone not to work?
We often hear the state’s Republican leaders complain that we shouldn’t pay people not to work. They rehash this old theme every time they want to criticize the idea of giving unemployment benefits to laid-off workers. If you pay someone…
Florida’s new condo safety regulations still need to be revised
This article represents the opinion of the Tampa Bay Times editorial staff. The stricter condo security requirements that Florida lawmakers passed after the Surfside Tower collapse are critical to the well-being of millions of Floridians and the state’s housing market….
DeSantis: How did secrecy work with your plan for Florida state parks?
This article represents the opinion of the Tampa Bay Times editorial staff. The fierce backlash against Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal to incorporate golf courses and lodges into Florida’s state parks was entirely predictable — and likely the reason his administration…
Why we vote for Pinellas’ business tax exemption
On Tuesday, our Pinellas County community will be asked to vote yes or no on the ad valorem economic development tax exemption referendum. The St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce supports the referendum and here’s why. Chris Steinocher (Chamber of Commerce…
