Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Newsworthy items from around the state and the nation...

Compassionate Code Enforcement in Cape Coral

Martin County considering competing against Comcast for broadband cable customers
Quote from article:  "We're the little guy; they're the giant," Ciampi said. "It would be similar to other municipalities that run their own (electric) utilities competing against FPL. I think that makes perfect sense that the county look at opportunities for revenue generation that does not involve taxpayers."

Bondholders Left in the Dark - Concern Grows Over Lack of Disclosure by State and Local Governments
Quote from WSJ article: "Amid governments' financial woes, meanwhile, angry investors are finding themselves blindsided by bad news.  Those concerns are reflected in a forthcoming study that shows that public issuers routinely file information about their financial health well beyond the date they promise to bondholders, if at all."

West Palm Beach - Top City for hospital care in nation?