Stories Tagged as
Florida
What Leap Day means for the U.S. economy
by
Mark Simpson
Feb 29, 2012
There's one extra day this month for businesses around the country to try and rake in some extra dough. In Central Florida, some hotels and one very big mouse are using Leap Day to drum up excitement.
More from NASCAR CEO Brian France
by
Adriene Hill
Jan 30, 2012
Heading into the Florida primary, we went to the CEO of NASCAR to get a glimpse at the state's economic situation.
Florida gets more jobs, but maybe not the right kind
by
Kenny Malone
Jan 30, 2012
Florida has long relied on tourism to drive its economy, but the state wants more technology firms and other skilled jobs.
Florida lawmaker hopes to change food stamp rules
Jan 30, 2012
Florida is the latest of states that are proposing to limit what kinds of food people on food stamps can buy.
How the Florida economy has hit NASCAR
by
Adriene Hill
Jan 30, 2012
We speak to Brian France, the CEO of NASCAR, about how the economy in Florida has suffered in recent years, and what he hopes to get out of the primary in that state.
A moon colony for the economy?
by
Jeremy Hobson
and Stacey Vanek Smith
Jan 27, 2012
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has been grabbing headlines with his proposal to establish a "moon colony." Is it likely to happen?
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Who's getting paid by BP? And who isn't?
by
Adriene Hill
Jul 8, 2010
***Easy Answer: Louisiana residents have received nearly half of the money handed out so far. Even though they account for only about a quarter...