In the Arena: A Code of Ethics
After running a successful State Representative campaign in late 1976 in Broward County, I moved to Tallahassee. By April 1980 I was…
Opinion
Frivolous Lawsuits Drive-Up Small Business Costs
Operating a small business always has its challenges, especially in the construction industry. We try to keep costs down for our customers,…
Gadsden Court Case Threatens Survival of Family Business
Often times successful family business owners grow accustomed to making all the right decisions and ignore issues they view as unimportant, like…
Better Insurance Without Too Many Lawsuits
For decades, Florida was viewed as one of the worst places to do business, mainly because of our litigious justice system. We…
Lawsuits Hinder Small Business Start-ups
As an electrical worker early in my career, I am one of those many millions of contract employees out there that waits…
In the Arena: Interesting Election Facts
Most party members, whether Democratic or Republican, tend to vote for the head of their ticket for President. There is a defection…
Stewart: My Position on City Charter Amendments
Provided below are my positions on the five charter amendments proposed by the Tallahassee City Commission that will be on the November…
Opinion: Hurricane Preparedness
As we move into these fall months, one major storm is on the way, and there is going to be a lot…
Trickle Down Information
We’ve all heard about “trickle-down economics;” that an individual or corporation’s financial success at the top tends to trickle down on lower…
The Property Tax Shell Game
By J. Brent Pichard “The art of taxation consists of plucking the goose so as to obtain the most feathers with the…
Stewart: Jack Porter Plays Politics Amid JetBlue Exit
It was a sad day for Tallahassee, but a political opportunity for Jack Porter. Hours after Tallahassee received the devastating news about…
“Atta Boys” For A Local Government Agency
By J. Brent Pichard For an engaged citizenry, healthy skepticism about government in general is prudent. Why? Because left to its own…