August 2012 Archives

EDITORIAL: Hands off the money

August 13, 2012 | The Miami Herald

Given Tallahasee’s chronic budget shortfalls and lawmakers’ love of found money, it’s no wonder some of them are casting covetous eyes on the $334 million pot of gold that Florida received as its share of a $25 billion settlement with mortgage banks.
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Lawmakers shouldn’t raid the settlement fund

August 16, 2012 | Winter Haven News Chief

Given Tallahassee’s chronic budget shortfalls and lawmakers’ love of found money, it’s no wonder some of them are casting covetous eyes on the $334 million pot of gold that Florida received as its share of a $25 billion settlement with mortgage banks.
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