If you're thinking of buying a house, run, don't walk, to the nearest real estate office. Time is running out for first-time homebuyers to get an $8,000 tax credit. ...more

October 25, 2009

Last week, President Obama signed the biggest government economic rescue plan in history, a $787 billion package of spending, tax cuts and tax credits. ...more

March 2, 2009

Adkins' CPR May Spur Taxpayer 'Tea Party' Commissioner Atkins' stimulus plan to give $4,000 to $5,000 to buyers of foreclosed homes or first-time home buyers is nothing more than an Obama Stimulus II. Obama promised redistribution of wealth during his campaign, and he is certainly keeping his promise with his stimulus plan. ...more

February 26, 2009

To the undecideds and independents, I offer 10 reasons to lean toward Obama: 1. Socialism/communism works; capitalism doesn't. ...more

October 23, 2008

After consulting with Barack Obama, Democratic leaders are likely to call Congress back to work after the election in hopes of passing legislation that would include extended jobless benefits, money for food stamps and possibly a tax rebate, officials said Saturday. ...more

October 12, 2008

Residents in unincorporated Hillsborough County got a slight reduction in their property taxes Thursday night and the prospect of further reductions next year. ...more

September 19, 2008

Another half-baked idea by Commissioner Jim Norman is to rename the county's moral courage award for the late Ralph Hughes, a wealthy business owner who advocated tirelessly for lower taxes and less regulation. ...more

September 17, 2008

The idea is tantalizing: Take money saved on Hillsborough County road projects and give it to homeowners as a tax rebate. ...more

September 15, 2008

The nation struggled with slow economic growth and still-high prices that are weighing on consumers and businesses alike as the race for the White House kicks into high gear. ...more

September 4, 2008

The stimulus check season is rolling along, and you're still looking forward to getting your hands on the money. ...more

July 6, 2008