The federal stimulus package includes important provisions related to the administration of Florida's Medicaid program. The stimulus bill provides a temporary increase in the federal match of Medicaid costs, which means Florida will pay a lower share for Medicaid services. ...more

March 22, 2009

Everyone Should Have A Home Regarding "Pasco Talks Market Revival" by Carl Roth in the Oct. 5 Pasco Tribune: ...more

October 12, 2008

The choices might be coming down to slim and none. That's what Pasco County leaders and residents are saying about alternatives to a $700 billion federal government bailout plan for financial institutions wracked by foreclosures and other bad debts. Congress approved the bailout Friday. ...more

October 5, 2008

City officials say they had no choice but to cancel the annual Independence Day celebration - including fireworks - at Plant City Stadium. ...more

June 4, 2008

Mayor Pam Iorio Tuesday night said neighborhoods won't feel the pinch of smaller city government caused by the economic downturn. ...more

May 10, 2008

PORT TAMPA Mayor Pam Iorio tonight said neighborhoods won't feel the pinch of smaller city government caused by the economic downturn. "We are not cutting critical services," Iorio said during a town hall meeting at Westshore Elementary School. She said the city won't cut police officers and she vowed to hire firefighters. ...more

May 6, 2008