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January 20, 2002

State twists spigot of aid to disabled
Faced with high demand and limited dollars, Florida is cutting services to thousands of severely disabled residents, a change that could force some of them into institutions and land the state in court.

Tax overhaul plan greeted with silence
No business organization complains louder about the state's many shortcomings than the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Its most recent list of failings includes poorly educated workers, congested roads and a surge in low-paying jobs.


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