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Saturday, June 14, 2008

Lawmakers share challenges at annual breakfast, Tampa Tribune

By David Nicholson
May 22, 2008
PLANT CITY Offshore oil drilling, the budget squeeze and the declining economy were among the topics at an annual breakfast where local lawmakers shared with the community highlights of the recent legislative session.

State Sen. Ronda Storms and state Rep. Rich Glorioso gave a recap of their work in Tallahassee at today's Eggs 'n Issues breakfast. The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce has sponsored the event for more than 20 years to give residents the chance to learn about legislative action from the lawmakers who represent the area.

Storms and Glorioso said a major challenge was reducing the state budget in the face of property tax reform and the economic downturn.

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