Steve Bousquet
An off-key mantra in light of the record
State Rep. Connie Mack of Fort Lauderdale sounds like a chip off the old block.
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Official works for reduced TV tax
Consumers eventually could save $3 to $6 a month if a lawmaker is successful in phasing out a tax on cable and satellite TV.
Car aficionados just now waking up to 'collectible' plate repeal
Three years after the state repealed "collectible" car plates, some car buffs realize higher tag renewal costs are just around the corner.
Justice Department to look at Valdes case
After the acquittal of three prison guards in the inmate's death, federal authorities will look at civil rights issues.
Florida airport security lacking
A review of small airfields finds widespread failure to check IDs or secure aircraft and storage facilities.
Jumble of policies, laws governs oceans
ST. PETERSBURG -- The nation's laws and policies on the oceans are so overlapped and entangled that a new federal agency might be needed to bring some order to the mess, according to William D. Ruckelshaus, a former administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
House budget faulted for lack of voter funds
Democrats complain the $48-billion spending proposal lacks aid for new voting machines and educating voters.
