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Statement from Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce on Governor Signing Florida’s Historic Universal School Choice Legislation, Empowering All Florida Parents to Set the Best Educational Path for their Children
“Universal School Choice means every Florida student can achieve their unique educational goals, regardless of their family’s income or their zip code. With only 53 percent Florida third graders reading at or above grade level, it is clear Florida families and students need support and flexibility, and this bill empowers them to have tailored educational experiences rather than the current one-size fits all approach. The Florida Chamber has actively supported this legislation, as it supports…
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Statement from Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce re: House Passage of SB 102, Game-Changing Legislation to Address Florida’s Affordable Workforce Housing Crisis
“One of the top four issues Florida Chamber members are concerned about is Florida’s affordable workforce housing crisis and we applaud the Florida Legislature for passing game-changing legislation to address the clear and present housing challenges facing Floridians. The passage of this important legislation will help meet the needs of our growing population and ensure Florida’s workforce can ‘live local’ in the communities where they work. We thank Senate President Kathleen Passidomo for her leadership…
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Statement from Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce re: Governor Ron DeSantis’ Signing of Florida’s Most Significant Lawsuit Abuse Reform in Modern History into Law
“Today, Governor Ron DeSantis put Florida consumers and local businesses above special interests by signing historic, Florida Chamber-backed lawsuit abuse reform legislation into law. This will begin to reverse the damage done by personal injury billboard trial lawyers, redirecting the billions of dollars spent annually on frivolous litigation and pulling Florida up from its bottom-five legal climate, setting us on the path to reaching our Florida 2030 Blueprint goal of being one of the top…
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Florida Chamber-Backed, Historic Lawsuit Abuse Reform Bill Passes the Florida Senate and Heads to Governor DeSantis’ Desk
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 23, 2023)— Today, the Florida Senate passed HB 837 by a bipartisan 23 to 15 vote, a comprehensive and meaningful lawsuit abuse reform package supported by the Florida Chamber of Commerce and many of our key partners. The bill is now in route to Governor Ron DeSantis’ desk for his signature. “This is a great day for Florida families, consumers, and local businesses,” said Mark Wilson, President and CEO of the Florida…
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Florida House Passes Florida Chamber of Commerce Backed, Much Needed Historic Lawsuit Abuse Reform Bill
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 17, 2023)— Today, the Florida House of Representatives passed HB 837 by an 80 to 31 vote, a comprehensive and meaningful lawsuit abuse reform package supported by the Florida Chamber of Commerce. According to Florida Chamber President and CEO, Mark Wilson: “Billboard and personal injury trial lawyers who advertise on TV for too long have taken advantage of Florida’s bottom-five legal climate to line their own pockets, and today was a significant…
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