April 3, 2005
First Penny projects are close
By BRIDGET HALL GRUMET
If approved, work to add turn lanes at five intersections would start as soon as contractors are selected.

October 21, 2004
First use of Penny tax may fix roads
By BRIDGET HALL GRUMET
Two workshops on the plans, which would be paid for by the Penny for Pasco tax, will seek residents' input on several key intersection changes.

April 10, 2004
Publicity would keep tax's impact fresh
By BRIDGET HALL GRUMET
A proposed campaign would advertise projects funded by Penny for Pasco to ensure accountability.

March 13, 2004
No legal provision for penny tax repeal
By BRIDGET HALL GRUMET
Some disgruntled opponents of the Penny for Pasco approval ask about how its passage might be reversed, but state law provides no process.

March 11, 2004
Election timing, vote push fueled Penny bid
By STEPHEN HEGARTY and MATTHEW WAITE
The success of Penny for Pasco signals an increase in political clout for folks in the east-west 54 corridor.

March 11, 2004
Tax passed, focus turns to next phase
By REBECCA CATALANELLO and BRIDGET HALL GRUMET
School district and county officials prepare to undertake school, road and other projects.

March 10, 2004
Pasco in for a Penny
By REBECCA CATALANELLO and BRIDGET HALL GRUMET
While pro-Penny supporters celebrated the victory, Penny critics lamented the referendum's passage.

March 9, 2004
Penny wins in terms of cash
By BRIDGET HALL GRUMET
Tax advocates raised far more money than their opposition, but voters decide today which side gets its way.

March 9, 2004
Penny for Pasco deserves support of voters
By A Times Editorial
The Times editorial board has studied the nonpartisan referendum on today's Presidential Primary Election ballot. We strongly encourage the public to vote "for" the Penny for Pasco sales referendum. The ballot asks:

March 7, 2004
How Penny proceeds would be spent
By Times Staff Writer
If approved by voters Tuesday, the 1-cent-on-the-dollar sales tax hike would raise about $437.5-million over its 10-year lifespan. About a quarter of that would pay for a property tax rate cut from the School Board. The county and the School Board would then each get 45 percent, and the cities would split the remaining 10 percent.

March 7, 2004
No Penny? Double up or seek empty storefronts
By REBECCA CATALANELLO
Two running for school superintendent back the tax but diverge on what to do if it is defeated.

March 7, 2004
Not just loose change at stake
By Times staff writers
A Penny primer

March 6, 2004
Antitax mailing prompts complaints
By BRIDGET HALL GRUMET
A pro-sales tax activist says the mailing this week conceals its true sponsor, a Hillsborough County antitax political heavyweight.

March 6, 2004
Penny for Pasco spurs absentee ballot record
By BRIDGET HALL GRUMET
Early turnout is strong, even with the Democratic presidential nomination a foregone conclusion.

March 5, 2004
Antitax publication raises legal questions
By BRIDGET HALL GRUMET
Two groups in favor of the penny tax will meet to discuss whether to file an elections complaint over the publication.

March 5, 2004
Crowded schools pin hopes on Penny
By REBECCA CATALANELLO
From lunch periods in hurried shifts to leaking roofs, supporters of the tax hope the new revenue brings improvements.

March 4, 2004
Voter turnout becomes concern
By STEPHEN HEGARTY and BRIDGET HALL GRUMET
Penny for Pasco backers fear many won't show up now that Democratic presidential nomination has pretty much been decided.

March 1, 2004
Volunteers call to promote penny tax
By REBECCA CATALANELLO
Teachers, parents, principals and others gather to phone from classrooms to remind parents that this sales tax increase will help school construction.

March 1, 2004
Volunteers call to promote penny tax
By REBECCA CATALANELLO
Teachers, parents, principals and others gather to phone from classrooms to remind parents that this sales tax increase will help school construction.

February 29, 2004
Penny opponent evades truth
By C.T. BOWEN
Bill Bunting's accuracy standard obviously isn't self imposed.