Congress convenes its new two-year session in early January, and the Tampa Bay area's federal lawmakers agree that the ailing economy and Americans' dwindling access to health care are priorities. ...more

December 29, 2008

Congress convenes its new two-year session in early January, and Tampa Bay's federal lawmakers agree that the ailing economy and Americans' dwindling access to health care are priorities. ...more

December 22, 2008

On Sunday, the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season came to a soggy end. Although this year's season was one of the deadliest on record, most of the death and destruction was visited on islands in the Caribbean. That doesn't make that toll any less horrible. As a practical matter, however, the fact that no major hurricane hit Florida for a second straight year was a good thing for Florida Gov. Charlie Crist and the Legislature. ...more

December 3, 2008

Voters in much of Pinellas County will cast ballots for their representatives in the Florida House of Representatives this November. Five district races are being contested. One features a write-in slot, and in another, a challenger has withdrawn even though her name remains on the ballot. ...more

October 27, 2008

With Congress facing its lowest approval rating in memory, the mantra in Washington is that change is coming to Capitol Hill, and our west-central Florida representatives know it. ...more

October 16, 2008

EDITOR'S NOTE: Here our recommendations in today's primary election. To read the complete analyses, check out the Tribune's opinion page on tbo.com. ...more

August 26, 2008

EDITOR'S NOTE: Here is the list of our recommendations in tomorrow's primary election. To read the complete analyses, check out the Tribune's opinion page on tbo.com. ...more

August 25, 2008

EDITOR'S NOTE: Early voting ends today. Election Day is Tuesday. To read the complete analyses, check out the Tribune's opinion page on tbo.com. ...more

August 23, 2008

EDITOR'S NOTE: Early voting continues through Aug. 23 for the Aug. 26 primary. As a service to voters, we will publish this highlights box on days that polls are open. To read the complete analyses, check out the Tribune's opinion page on tbo.com. ...more

August 22, 2008

EDITOR'S NOTE: Early voting continues through Aug. 23 for the Aug. 26 primary. As a service to voters, we will publish this highlights box on days that polls are open. To read the complete analyses, check out the Tribune's opinion page on tbo.com. ...more

August 21, 2008