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Littlepage: A possible sneak attack by developers and their allies on Jax City Council
When the City Council meets next, there will be a push to continue waiving the mobility fees developers pay for transportation improvements.
Florida Times-Union
Close this tax loophole
The brownfields program is intended to encourage companies to and redevelop sites abandoned or underused because of environmental contamination.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Penny tax bolsters Pasco as place to live and work
The original penny-on-the-dollar sales tax expires in 2014 and voters are being asked to consider renewing it for another decade beginning in 2015.
Tampa Bay Times
Flagler should join push to ease school impact fees
Flagler County officials don't all agree on the best way to stimulate a sector of their economy that helped build the county's cities.
Daytona Beach News-Journal
From a simpler tax code to a Syrian stalemate
The average taxpayer gets $559 from the tax deduction for mortgage interest, according to the Tax Policy Institute.
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Expression of gratitude
We recommend a "yes" vote on the proposed state Constitutional Amendment No. 2.
Gainesville Sun
County cut in permit fees helps homeowners
Homeowners will benefit handsomely under Manatee County's new permitting fee structure.
Bradenton Herald
Kassab: Nuclear fallout in Florida expensive
Welcome to Florida's nuclear Armageddon. You had better hide your wallet.
Orlando Sentinel
The property amendments
On Amendments 2, 4, 9, 10 and 11, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.
The Observer Group
A smart way to pay for growth
Once upon a time, the leaders of Jacksonville thought they had the perfect way to pay for the road impacts of new growth.
Florida Times-Union
Amendment review: Yes on 4, 10
Let’s hope that if voters approve No. 4, state lawmakers will follow through.
Northwest Florida Daily News
More caution on cameras
When red-light cameras don’t produce the revenues from traffic violations that were originally projected, is that a positive development?
Panama City News Herald
Amendment review: No on 2, 9, 11
If you like tax breaks, you’ll like Florida’s Nov. 6 ballot. If you like tax-break fairness, however, you may have trouble with these proposals.
Northwest Florida Daily News
Buckets full
County voters have the opportunity to help revamp plumbing, electrical systems and air conditioning at 260 schools.
Miami Herald
What to know about school sales tax
Before you vote on Brevard Public Schools’ proposed half-cent sales tax increase, you should get informed about how it works.
Florida Today
Federal agencies that manage nation's parks waiving day-use fees on National Public Lands Day
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is waiving day-use fees at its more than 2,400 recreation areas nationwide.
Treasure Coast Palm
'Years in the making'
Gainesville is facing a rising public employee pension liability that, if not confronted, could end up costing city taxpayers more money.
Gainesville Sun

Letter To The Editor

Everyone should pay fair share

The claim that the rich pay their fair share because they pay most of the taxes illustrates the old saying, “Figures don’t lie but liars figure.”...

Pensacola News-Journal
U.S. did fine with '90s tax rates

The recent tax cuts have done nothing for the economy and job creation, so doesn't it make sense to ignore the doomsayers and try something...

Tampa Bay Times
Seat-belt fine on Anna Maria Island is too steep

 

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Bradenton Herald
Gains siphoned to the top

The bottom line is that those who have benefited the most from the benefits of our economic system should be willing to contribute proportionally...

Tampa Bay Times
Nations can't tax their way to recovery

At what point will Clinton and others...

Tampa Bay Times
U.S. tax system needs an overhaul

The FairTax is the solution. The...

Tampa Bay Times

Op Ed

Seniors face fiscal cliff

Floridians should be especially concerned about one particular tax increase that will fall disproportionately on seniors. Beginning next year, tax...

Florida Today
47% should contribute to common good

 

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Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Homeowner associations already have 'protection'

We should not allow attorneys to be the fourth branch of Florida’s government.

Tallahassee Democrat
Rewarding corporate tax havens hurts America

For citizens hoping for serious tax policy and budget debates, this has been a dispiriting election cycle.

Tallahassee Democrat
To Help Florida Businesses, Stop Excessive Taxes on Reinsurance
Be Cautious in Pre-Judging Impacts of 2012 PIP Reform
Citizens’ Insurance Proposes Pricey, Risky "Corporate Welfare"
Say NO to State Farm's Proposed 15% Rate Hike
Gov. Rick Scott: Medicaid Expansion is Bad for States
Alan Williams: Make Sales Tax Holiday Permanent
AARP: FPL Asks Too Much With Proposed 15% Rate Hike
FPL Makes Its Case for Rate Increase
TaxWatch: Stay the Course on Education Accountability
Government Targeted Guetzloe For His Tax-Cutting Crusade
Expect Big "Hurricane Tax" If Big Wind Blows
Time to Pass the Fair Tax
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Amendment 10: Should Florida's Constitution be changed to ease the tax burden on small businesses?
Amendment 8: Should Florida's constitution be changed to allow religious institutions to receive taxpayer funding?
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Holding Florida Utility Customers Hostage to Nuclear’s False Dawn
On Romney’s Tax Returns, Obama Camp Wins Either Way
Technology, Transportation and Your Tax Dollars
Retirement Becoming Impossible Dream in Florida
In the Name of All Floridians?

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