April 28, 2000 Elian fallout: Mayor fires city manager Miami's mayor wanted the police chief fired. The manager said no. Now he's the one out of a job. Insurer sued over biased policies For years, blacks were charged more for burial insurance, and some are still paying the price. Legislature 2000 Tax breaks, but not for nuclear plants The House gives initial approval to much of a $500-million tax cut plan. Building code could get tougher A plan in the Florida Legislature would add hurricane protections and cost to new homes. One phone call prunes Tampa senator's job TALLAHASSEE -- Sen. John Grant had a nicely feathered nest awaiting when term limits forced him from office. Then Gov. Jeb Bush stepped in, and it got a little less cushy. State ready to slash interest on title loans The Senate prepares to join the House in reducing interest rates from up to 264 percent annually to 30 percent a year. Fate of emissions test unclear The Legislature continues to send mixed messages about the future of vehicle emissions testing in Tampa Bay. GOP puts lobbyists' loyalties to the test Republican lawmakers press their advantage in Tallahassee.
Elian fallout: Mayor fires city manager Miami's mayor wanted the police chief fired. The manager said no. Now he's the one out of a job.
Insurer sued over biased policies For years, blacks were charged more for burial insurance, and some are still paying the price.
Legislature 2000
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