FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Edie Ousley 850-521-1231 or 850-251-6261 eousley@flchamber.com Passage of HB 1231 Removes Barriers to New Jobs & Economic Development TALLAHASSEE (April 28, 2011) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce applauds lawmakers for passing HB 1231 – a bill that modernizes Florida’s antiquated telecommunications laws and removes barriers to new jobs and economic [...]
Modernizing Antiquated Telecom Laws Removes Job Creation & Business Investment Barriers TALLAHASSEE (April 26, 2011) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce, Citizens for a Digital Future, and 40 local Chambers of Commerce today delivered a letter to lawmakers urging them to pass legislation that will modernize Florida’s telecommunications laws and remove barriers to new jobs, [...]
Governor Rick Scott today authorized the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to file a petition with the federal Environmental Protection Agency to rescind its January 14, 2009, determination that federally-imposed numeric nutrient criteria are necessary in the State of Florida. The petition also requests that EPA withdraw that determination before any further action is taken [...]
If you don’t believe the greatest economic system on the planet is under attack, read on. Last month, government union leaders in Central Florida carpooled (some would say bussed, but we’ll stick to carpooling for now) union members to a state Representative’s office and placed a coffin at his doorsteps in an attempt to threaten [...]
The Florida Chamber of Commerce today called upon the Florida Legislature to take a more in-depth approach to the issue of immigration reform, and pay particular attention to the economic impacts the proposals currently being circulated could have on our state. “While we applaud the leadership of our elected leaders like Senator Anitere Flores, Representative [...]
Join Florida’s top elected leaders, business owners and leading executives to review the 2012 Florida Chamber Business Agenda and discuss ways we can work together to unite the efforts of Florida’s business community to: Make Florida the No. 1 private-sector job creator Create a competitive and stable insurance market Double Florida-origin exports and further diversify [...]
Several of the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s education reform priorities saw movement in the legislature this week. The Florida Chamber views a quality education as a vehicle for ensuring Florida’s transition to the new economy and will lead efforts to enhance educational governance, focus on better outcomes and improve opportunities for lifelong learning. EDUCATION SAVINGS [...]
Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Wilson today testified before the Senate Budget Subcommittee on Finance and Tax in support of equal treatment of online-only retailers and local businesses. Wilson’s testimony was echoed by leaders from other Florida business and retail organizations who have formed Florida Alliance for Main Street Fairness. “This approach [...]
A property insurance bill supported by the Florida Chamber of Commerce passed the House Economic Affairs Committee today. HB 803 is sponsored by Rep. John Wood (R-Haines City) and deals specifically with property and casualty insurance. The Florida Chamber of Commerce considers this legislation one of its top priorities, and the issue has been included [...]
A seaport security bill unanimously passed the Senate Budget Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations. SB 524 by Sen. Jack Latvala (R-St. Petersburg) is a Florida Chamber of Commerce priority and appears in the 2011 Florida Business Agenda. This bill calls for the repealing of duplicative and burdensome state regulations that are putting Florida’s [...]
