High Speed Rail is on "The Right Track" 12/31/1969

The Obama administration’s recent decision to award $1.25 billion in high speed rail funds to Florida is the first step towards a stronger, faster rail system that will reduce congestion, oil use, and carbon emissions, but there is much still to be done.

House Stands With Consumers Against Big Banks 12/11/2009

The new financial reform legislation passed by the House of Representatives is an important step towards protecting consumers and taxpayers from reckless financial practices.

Transportation 'wish lists' should include more repairs and fewer pet projects 12/02/2009

Statement of Florida PIRG on the 9,500 transportation projects included in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Official’s survey of “Ready to Go” projects released today in an appeal for more transportation funding in a potential jobs bill.

The Right Track: Building a 21st Century High-Speed Rail System for America 12/31/1969

America’s highways and airports are increasingly congested. Our nation’s transportation system remains dependent on oil. And our existing transportation infrastructure is inadequate to the demands of the 21st century. Now, for the first time, the federal government has invested significant resources toward the development of high-speed rail in the United States, with an $8 billion allocation in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and $2.5 billion more in Congress’ fiscal year 2010 budget.

Trouble in Toyland 11/24/2009

Dangerous or toxic toys can still be found on America’s store shelves, Florida Public Interest Research Group announced on Tuesday in its 24th annual Trouble in Toyland report. The latest Trouble in Toyland report, along with a new interactive tool accessible via smart phone or computer – http://toysafety.mobi or http://www.toysafety.net - will help parents and other toy-buyers avoid some common hazards.

A Public Interest Internet Agenda 9/22/2009

Broadband access is crucial to economic, educational and democratic participation in Florida and it’s critical that government make consumer friendly choices that empower communities while bringing access to every corner of the state. The report, 'A Public Interest Internet Agenda' offers lawmakers broadband policy solutions that are tied to the common good and our prosperity.

Lawson Lamar campaign finds way to skirt donor limits 9/30/2008

We'll pay the cost of private toll road 9/16/2008

Florida PIRG Opinion: Faced with desperate budget deficits, Gov. Charlie Crist has proposed a number of privatization deals to build or operate roads. Private investors would borrow upfront cash to pay the state and then charge decades of escalating tolls to Florida drivers. While the public has focused on the toll hikes that would follow, a number of other dangers deserve attention.

Lehman Alley bid uncertain after bankruptcy filing 9/15/2008

There was no official word on the impact of Lehman Brothers’ bankruptcy filing on the Alligator Alley lease proposal Monday as Wall Street reeled from the news that the 158-year-old firm was going under. “I think the Lehman collapse just gives us pause about selling to private consortia who claim they can better manage financial risk,” said Phineas Baxandall, a senior analyst for tax and budget policy with the Florida Public Interest Research Group.