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Can public drinking revitalize downtowns?

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In an attempt to bring tourists and young people back to aging downtown districts, many cities have legalized outdoor drinking — and it has been somewhat successful in revitalizing those areas, according to an article from The Pew Charitable Trusts. In 2016, cities in Mississippi and Ohio legalized “outdoor refreshment areas,” zones where patrons can carry drinks in the street, often in plastic containers rather than cans or glass bottles. The new wave of cities follows similar laws passed in…

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Florida has 45-day cash reserves in “rainy day fund,” new report shows

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The Sunshine State has enough money in its rainy day fund to keep the state government running for 45 days, according to a report released by the Pew Charitable Trusts Monday. Florida’s reserves would cover more days than 36 other states, and beats the 50 state median by more than two weeks. The numbers give Florida more longevity than fellow large states New York and California, but they pale in comparison to Texas, which had the fifth-best measured at 119…

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Arthenia Joyner files bill to create independent redistricting commission

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Amidst a chaotic 2015 legislative session regarding the redistricting of congressional and legislative districts, Tampa Democratic state Senator Arthenia Joyner has filed legislation to create an independent commission to deal with the issue every ten years. Joyner’s bill (SB 1252) calls for a constitutional amendment that would create a commission to consist of 12 members. There would be a number of provisions to ensure the “independence” of the board,  including banning those who have donated a maximum allowable political contribution to any candidate for any statewide…

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