March 1999 Archive

UF Economists: Florida Consumer Confidence Hits New Record High

GAINESVILLE — Consumer confidence in Florida soared last month to the highest point in the 15-year history of the index, partly because of strong optimism among women about U.S. business conditions, University of Florida economists report.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Tuesday, March 2, 1999.

UF Researchers Show Common Compound Can Reduce Air Pollution

GAINESVILLE — University of Florida researchers have found a possible solution to a problem that has plagued air pollution control efforts for years: how to control smog-causing emissions from small sources ranging from industrial boilers to lawn mowers.

Filed under Engineering, Environment, Florida, Research on Tuesday, March 2, 1999.

UF Researcher: Republican Party At Highest Point Since Reconstruction

GAINESVILLE — A remade Republican Party is filling the political vacuum left by Democrats and is in a position to govern Florida for at least a generation, says a University of Florida researcher and expert on state government.

Filed under Florida, Politics, Research on Monday, March 1, 1999.