Harry Reid can rightly claim to be making history. If he passes health care reform, he'll depend on a series of historic "firsts." It'd be the first time Congress had passed a major new entitlement program without bipartisan support; it'd be the first time it passed such a program without popular support; and the first time it passed such a program without knowing or particularly caring what's in it. ...more

December 19, 2009

A bill aimed at undercutting acceptance of evolution in Florida science classes, which kicked up a fuss but didn't pass in the Florida Legislature last year, apparently is going nowhere this year. ...more

March 28, 2009

High-school students would have to pass the FCAT and higher-level math and science courses to receive diplomas under a plan Republicans are pushing in the state House and Senate. ...more

March 18, 2009

Florida's 11 public universities would have the power to raise tuition rates, now among the nation's lowest, as much as 15 percent a year until they reach the national average under a bill that cleared its first legislative hurdle Wednesday. ...more

February 19, 2009

The impact of skyrocketing aviation fuel prices could result in massive job losses, declining business activity and reduced tourism as early as the second half of 2008, the Business Travel Coalition, a Radnor, Pa.,-based business consumer group, warned Monday. ...more

June 24, 2008

Traffic dramatically increased on Beacon Woods Drive shortly after the Wal-Mart Supercenter opened, so Pasco County officials are considering an additional left-turn lane into a parking lot entrance for the store. ...more

May 20, 2008

The head of Allstate Floridian pleaded poverty as the reason behind rising homeowners insurance rates on Monday, insisting the back-to-back four-storm seasons of 2004-05 nearly crippled the company and continue to squeeze its ability to cover claims. ...more

February 4, 2008

State Rep. Ed Homan said Wednesday that he plans to file legislation to stop Florida from paying CSX Transportation for railroad crossing maintenance and flagmen on public road projects. ...more

January 24, 2008

Regulators should consult the public, particularly nursing home residents, about a private investment firm's proposed takeover of a major homes chain, sale opponents told Florida lawmakers Wednesday. ...more

December 13, 2007

Auto accidents occurring in Florida through Feb. 15 may have to be hashed out in court under legislation winding its way through the Capitol. ...more

October 4, 2007