by Brian Burgess | Jan 3, 2025
For more than 15 years, Florida’s pension system has been drifting toward financial trouble, and a new pension report underscores the problem. Year after year, state officials have insisted that the system is stable, relying on strong investment returns and...
by Brian Burgess | Dec 10, 2024
Few people have demonstrated an ability to use leverage to make deals more than President-elect Donald Trump. He built his business career around the concept, and he’s demonstrated that those skills can be ported to the political world just as easily. And while...
by Brian Burgess | Dec 10, 2024
Two narratives over the last few days underscore that Florida’s property insurance market is a complex beast, prone to rapid changes and ever-shifting fortunes. On one hand, we have claims that the market is making a significant recovery. On the other hand,...
by Brian Burgess | Dec 6, 2024
Corporate and nonprofit partnerships drive lasting impact, highlighting the power of volunteerism beyond a single day. International Volunteer Day brought a renewed wave of generosity to Tampa Bay on Thursday as community members rallied to support families, students,...
by Brian Burgess | Dec 3, 2024
Top Republicans dominate rankings, but a pair of higher-scoring Democrats and lower-performing GOP lawmakers shake up expectations The Club for Growth Foundation’s 2024 Florida Economic Scorecard has revealed a sharp partisan divide in the state legislature’s approach...
by Guest Contributor | Nov 21, 2024
William L. SelfIn rural communities across America, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) play a vital role in delivering safe and effective care to patients. This month, as we observe National Rural Health Day on November 21, it is a good time to take a...