With job losses soaring nationwide, Senate Democrats reached agreement with a small group of Republicans Friday night on an economic stimulus measure at the heart of President Barack Obama's plan for combatting the worst recession in decades. ...more

February 6, 2009

In an uncertain reach across party lines, Senate moderates struggled for a compromise on economic stimulus legislation Thursday as the government spit out grim new jobless figures and President Barack Obama warned of more bad news ahead. ...more

February 6, 2009

The proposal would allow a tax credit of 10 percent of the value of new or existing residences, up to a $15,000 limit. ...more

February 5, 2009

With all the communities across the nation vying for a piece of President Barack Obama's economic stimulus money, Hernando County will be fortunate if it gets even one green-lighted project, County Commission Chairman David Russell said Tuesday. ...more

February 4, 2009

Pasco County commissioners hope to turn a corner - literally in this case, after giving the green light to turn-lane additions at the intersection of Little Road and Hudson Avenue. ...more

February 4, 2009

Anyone can trip up when filing tax returns, from seniors on fixed incomes to former senators. ...more

February 4, 2009

Tourism, teachers and the disabled will benefit from Gov. Charlie Crist's decision on Tuesday to preserve nearly $365 million in state spending that lawmakers had proposed cutting this month. ...more

January 28, 2009

Hillsborough County leaders pushing to get a slice of President Barack Obama's economic stimulus money have submitted a $436.5 million list of "ready to go" road, bridge and water projects. ...more

January 27, 2009

Tradition requires President-elect Barack Obama to give his top supporters a big party on Inauguration Day. Unfortunately, the nation's business owners and laid-off workers are in no party mood, whether they voted for him or not. ...more

January 18, 2009

Finally, some good economic news. And boy do we need it. ...more

January 16, 2009