5/04/2008
Editorial round-up
The reviews are coming in and everybody found something not to like in the just-ended session.
+ Bradenton Herald -- Brutal. That bleak assessment of the state Legislature's knotty session comes courtesy of our own Mike Bennett. Bradenton's Republican state senator went even further to hammer home the point. Absolutely brutal.
+ DB News-Journal -- Deep, painful cuts to the state's $66 billion budget dominated this year's session of the Florida Legislature. But rancor ran high over other issues, ranging from abortion to guns to property insurance.
+ St. Pete Times -- Here is one snapshot that illustrates the difference between Tallahassee and the real world. After state lawmakers wrapped up negotiations over a meager state budget this week, Gov. Charlie Crist proclaimed himself "so grateful to this Legislature for what they have done.'' Hours later, Pinellas school officials proposed cutting salaries for teachers and other employees by 2 percent and closing up to 10 schools.
+ Tampa Tribune -- Session was no great success, but kept bad bills off the books.
+ Tallahassee Dem -- Session time in the capital city ended Friday, and by nearly all accounts, it was one of the most unpleasant, unsatisfying and difficult ever for all players.
Plus
+ Parker Cartoon
+ Wayne Garcia's list of "incredibly stupid bills" and their fates.
+ Lane column
+ Bradenton Herald -- Brutal. That bleak assessment of the state Legislature's knotty session comes courtesy of our own Mike Bennett. Bradenton's Republican state senator went even further to hammer home the point. Absolutely brutal.
+ DB News-Journal -- Deep, painful cuts to the state's $66 billion budget dominated this year's session of the Florida Legislature. But rancor ran high over other issues, ranging from abortion to guns to property insurance.
+ St. Pete Times -- Here is one snapshot that illustrates the difference between Tallahassee and the real world. After state lawmakers wrapped up negotiations over a meager state budget this week, Gov. Charlie Crist proclaimed himself "so grateful to this Legislature for what they have done.'' Hours later, Pinellas school officials proposed cutting salaries for teachers and other employees by 2 percent and closing up to 10 schools.
+ Tampa Tribune -- Session was no great success, but kept bad bills off the books.
+ Tallahassee Dem -- Session time in the capital city ended Friday, and by nearly all accounts, it was one of the most unpleasant, unsatisfying and difficult ever for all players.
Plus
+ Parker Cartoon
+ Wayne Garcia's list of "incredibly stupid bills" and their fates.
+ Lane column
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