The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners recognizes the difficult economic times facing our citizens and the county. As you have probably read, Pasco County faces a $28.8 million shortfall in revenue due to the decline in property values. ...more

March 8, 2009

Last week, county commissioners whittled down the projects they hope will qualify for federal funding under President Barack Obama's $787 billion economic stimulus plan. ...more

March 7, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - This year's budget cuts for Pasco County schools could pale in comparison to what's in store for 2009-10. ...more

March 4, 2009

The 2009 regular session of the Florida Legislature is under way. The issue dominating the proceedings is the dwindling state government revenue stream. According to current estimates, planned spending for the state's 2010 fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1, will have to be cut by $5 billion. If not, there would be a budget deficit, which the state constitution bans. The Legislature could reduce the future red ink potential by asking the Florida voters to do away with the class size amendment to the state constitution they approved in 2002. Unfortunately, lawmakers may only delay class-size compliance a year and ask voters to approve a change in the way compliance is determined next year. ...more

March 4, 2009

The pending closure of Smithfield Foods meat packing plant is having economic ripple effects across the Tampa Bay area, in ways large and small. ...more

March 4, 2009

After several months of tense negotiations, Tampa officials have hammered out a tentative agreement with the city's firefighters on a one-year contract. ...more

February 28, 2009

After several months of tense negotiations, Tampa officials have hammered out a tentative agreement with the city's firefighters on a one-year contract. ...more

February 27, 2009

Pasco Sheriff Bob White says he will only use part of the Penny for Pasco allocation slated for his agency next fiscal year and will hand over approximately $1.9 million to the county. ...more

February 27, 2009

Pasco Sheriff Bob White says he will only use part of the Penny for Pasco allocation slated for his agency next fiscal year and will hand over approximately $1.9 million to the county. ...more

February 26, 2009

Like businesses big and small in this sinking economy, charitable organizations are struggling. ...more

February 25, 2009