Excerpt: The Betrayal of the American Dream
In The Betrayal of the American Dream, Donald L. Barlett and James B. Steele document how actions going back three decades have left millions of Americans in economic ruin.
Report: Low-Wage Jobs Are Flooding Florida
Ashley Lopez: A recent Georgetown University study says Florida is becoming a state of mostly low-skilled, low-wage jobs.
Top Billboard Company Won’t Be Charged in Tree-Poisoning Case
FairWarning: No criminal charges will be filed against billboard giant Lamar Advertising Co. despite evidence that company workers in Tallahassee over at least seven years secretly chopped down or poisoned trees to provide clearer views of its roadside signs.
Report: Among Florida Lawmakers, ALEC’s Influence Runs Deep
Ashley Lopez: A coalition of progressive groups have released a new report exposing the extent of a conservative group's influence over our lawmakers in Tallahassee.
Why the Health Care Law Ruling Might Shortchange Florida’s Poor
Ashley Lopez: The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act is good news for most Americans without health insurance. The notable exception: poor people.
In Accidental Data Dump, State Offers Rare Look at Business Incentives
Ashley Lopez: Thanks to a "mistakenly released" database of the state's recent economic incentives package, Floridians are afforded a glimpse at one of the least transparent ways Florida tax dollars are spent.