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January 26, 2002

Tax reform plan chalks up a win
As the sales tax reform is hotly debated around Florida, a Senate panel okays two related tax measures.

Jurors walk in doomed inmate's footsteps
The trial of four former guards moves to Florida State Prison for a 90-minute tour to give the jury a look at how Frank Valdes lived and where he died.

Senate takes stab at redistricting
TALLAHASSEE -- A state Senate committee on Friday approved the first redistricting plan of the 2002 Legislature, creating 25 districts for Florida's U.S. House seats.

Court upholds tighter rules on office surgery
The appeals court action largely affects cosmetic surgeons, who often operate in the office to keep costs down.

Florida's handling of its Enron stock questioned
By waiting to sell, the state contributed to pension fund losses.

Steve Bousquet
Opposition to tax plan fills air with deception
For my first assignment in Tallahassee 20 years ago, I made my way through the Capitol with a tripod, lights, microphone cables, sound engineer and cameraman.


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