Mar 4, 2008
Miami Herald–Mar. 04, 2008 BY MARC CAPUTO Before Day One of the 60-day state lawmaking session began under stormy skies, Democrats sought to make the times even darker for the Republicans who control the Legislature by bashing the conservative chiefs …
Mar 4, 2008
As budget cuts await the state Legislature, Crist faces a hard sell. By Steve Bousquet, Shannon Colavecchio-Van Sickler, and Alex Leary, Times Staff WritersSt. Petersburg Times–Mar. 4, 2008 TALLAHASSEE – It will take all the optimism Gov. Charlie Crist can …
Mar 4, 2008
Tampa Tribune–Feb. 29, 2008By Catherine Dolinski of The Tampa Tribune TALLAHASSEE – State leaders this legislative session will grapple with the worst budget crunch that Florida has seen since the early 1990s. The reason is no secret: Florida, which depends …
Mar 4, 2008
Miami Herald–Mar. 04, 2008 By MARY ELLEN KLAS Gov. Charlie Crist postponed his annual state of the state speech Tuesday from noon to 6 p.m. on the chance that more people might tune in to the public television broadcast to …
Mar 4, 2008
 Senate President Ken Pruitt and House Speaker Marco Rubio marked the first day of Florida’s 2008 Regular Legislative Session, March 4, with opening speeches to each Chamber, respectively. Both lawmakers referenced their outlook for Florida’s insurance market, with the …
Mar 4, 2008
Now that Florida’s January 29, 2008 Amendment 1 vote on property taxes has been taken and the Florida Legislature is scheduled to convene its Regular Session on March 4, the issue landscape continues to evolve, and with it, the question …
Mar 4, 2008
 Above: The Florida Legislature convenes today for the 2008 Regular Legislative Session.  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:  Legislators Open Session With Mandate To Cut Budget State leaders this legislative session will grapple …
Mar 4, 2008
On Tuesday, March 4, 2008, the Senate and House Democratic Leadership held a press conference to discuss the 2008 Legislative Session, the budget and related issues. The leaders present included Senators Steve Geller (Minority Leader), Frederica Wilson (Minority Leader Pro …
Mar 4, 2008
Governor Charlie Crist will give his 2008 State of the State Address at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4 as part of a Joint Session of the Florida Legislature that is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Heretofore, the State …
Mar 4, 2008
March 4 Opening Day of the 2008 Regular Session