Hillsborough County commissioners will get updates on finances, transportation and water conservation when they meet today at 9 a.m. ...more

April 1, 2009

Fireworks could erupt this afternoon when the Hillsborough County Commission takes its first hard look at next year's budget shortfall. County Administrator Pat Bean surprised some commissioners Friday when she said the bleak economic outlook could force her to lay off 1,000 employees over the next two years. Commissioner Al Higginbotham questioned whether so many layoffs are necessary, and he accused Bean of using the layoff announcement to pressure Sheriff David Gee into reducing his workforce. ...more

March 31, 2009

More Hillsborough County government workers learned Monday that their jobs are at risk as the sinking economy continues to take a toll on tax revenue. ...more

March 31, 2009

The Senate's plan to expand gambling may net the state far less than its sponsor was predicting. ...more

March 31, 2009

America's economic woes are taking their toll on the art world - especially in the Sunshine State, say state arts agencies across the country. ...more

March 31, 2009

More Hillsborough County government workers learned Monday that their jobs are at risk as the sinking economy continues to take a toll on tax revenue. ...more

March 30, 2009

With the reduction in revenue and property values during the current economic downturn, the Pasco County Commission will be required this summer to make some tough decisions as to what services we will offer next year, the level of service to be provided and how we will pay for those services. Based on letters to the editor, e-mails and one-on-one conversations with residents, we realize we need to do a better job of explaining to our citizens the budget decision process. ...more

March 29, 2009

A Hillsborough County lawmaker said today that healthcare programs for the aged, disabled and working poor will not be cut despite a $3.4 billion state budget deficit in the coming fiscal year. ...more

March 26, 2009

The finance department released its annual citizen's report this week, showing the financial activity for fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2008. ...more

March 26, 2009

Russell says that is too much. ...more

March 25, 2009