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Governor DeSantis’s Legislative Affairs Director Stephanie Kopelousos Shares Insights on EFI, Legal Reform & VISIT FLORIDA on the Florida Chamber’s Bottom Line

TALLAHASSEE, FL (February 12, 2020) – When Governor Ron DeSantis outlined his 2020 legislative priorities during his annual State of the State speech just five weeks ago, he encouraged lawmakers to continue improving on Florida’s bottom-five legal environment by passing meaningful lawsuit abuse reforms. On the latest edition of the Florida Chamber’s Bottom Line, Stephanie Kopelousos, Legislative Affairs Director for Governor Ron DeSantis explains why it’s important to improve on Florida’s bottom-five legal climate. “I…

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Septic to Sewer Conversions in Florida Keys Have Improved Water Quality, and Stand as an Example for Improving Water North of Lake Okeechobee

TALLAHASSEE, FL (February 4, 2020) — Scientists, fishermen, and environmental leaders agree that the success of septic to sewer conversions in the Florida Keys is a shining example of how the same process could be used to improve water quality in the Everglades Basin extending north to Orlando. As part of its ongoing environmental stewardship efforts to help secure Florida’s water future, the Florida Chamber of Commerce today released the latest in a series of…

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Representative Tom Leek Puts Consumers Ahead of Billboard Trial Lawyers with Bill Stopping Scare Tactics Aimed at Seniors

TALLAHASSEE, FL (February 3, 2020) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce continues turning up the pressure on Florida’s bottom five legal climate, joining Governor Ron DeSantis and legislative leaders to take on billboard trial lawyers. Lawsuit abuse impacts all Floridians, costing the average family $4,442 each year in lawsuit abuse ‘taxes.’ On the latest edition of the Florida Chamber’s Bottom Line, Representative Tom Leek explains why it’s important to put consumers ahead of billboard lawyers…

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Florida’s Constitution Shouldn’t Be a Playground for Politics, Representative Jamie Grant Shares on the Latest Edition of the Florida Chamber’s Bottom Line

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 29, 2020) — The Florida Chamber of Commerce has a long history of protecting Florida’s Constitution from special interests’ groups who try to buy their way into Florida’s foundational document. On the latest edition of the Florida Chamber’s Bottom Line, Representative Jamie Grant explains why Florida’s Constitution shouldn’t be a “playground for politics.” Representative Grant is sponsoring HB 7037 which would: • Allow the Florida Supreme Court to ensure that a proposal…

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Florida Chamber of Commerce Applauds President Trump for Signing the USMCA Trade Agreement Into Law

“Florida Wins with USMCA Trade Agreement” TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 29, 2020) – Selling more Florida goods and services around the world is vital to creating jobs, and helping local businesses grow Florida’s economy from the 17th largest in the world to the 10th largest. With President Donald Trump’s signature, the new U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) law will help preserve and strengthen U.S. trade ties to Canada and Mexico – two of Florida’s top six…

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Florida Voters Strong on Governor DeSantis, Down on Impeachment Removal from Office, Concerned Most About Healthcare Costs and Finding Skilled Workers

Latest Florida Chamber Political Poll and Small Business Survey Show TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 21, 2020) – Governor Ron DeSantis continues to enjoy strong approval ratings among voters (68-18 percent), which is helping bolster voters’ feelings that Florida is moving in the right direction (63 to 24 percent), according to the latest statewide poll from the Florida Chamber of Commerce. And as the impeachment trial gets underway in the U.S. Senate today, Florida voters do not…

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Florida Chamber of Commerce Applauds U.S. Senate Passage of

“Florida Wins with USMCA Trade Agreement” TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 16, 2020) – Selling more Florida goods and services around the world is vital to creating jobs, and helping local businesses grow Florida’s economy from the 17th largest in the world to the 10th largest. Today’s Senate passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will help preserve and strengthen U.S. trade ties to Canada and Mexico – two of Florida’s top six countries for Florida-origin exports. “With…

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Florida Chamber Releases 2020 Jobs Agenda

FLORIDA CHAMBER’S 2020 JOBS AGENDA Keeping Florida’s Momentum Going and Predicting 200,000 New Jobs in 2020 “Making Florida more competitive is essential for job and economic growth.” MARK WILSON, President and CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce TALLAHASSEE, FL (January 13, 2020) – Job creators are gathering in Tallahassee this week with optimism that Florida can keep the momentum going, create 200,000 new jobs this year, and strengthen Florida’s economy even more through actions by the…

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Statement on Removal of Energy Dereg. from Ballot

Florida Chamber of Commerce Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Remove the Proposed Electricity Deregulation Ballot Initiative Off 2020 Ballot Tallahassee, Fla. (January 9, 2020) – Today, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that the so-called electricity deregulation ballot proposal is misleading, therefore removing it from the 2020 ballot. Below is a statement from Mark Wilson, President and CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce. “This is a great win for Florida’s competitiveness. We cannot secure Florida’s future…

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Chief Economist Says Florida’s Economic Outlook is Good

2020 FLORIDA ECONOMIC OUTLOOK UNITING BUSINESS FOR GOOD IN 2020 WILL KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING Florida Expected to Continue Outpacing the Nation in Job Creation Tallahassee, Fla. (January 9, 2020) – Uniting business for good in 2020 will keep the momentum going, and help ensure Florida continues to outpace the nation in job creation, according to the Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2020 Florida Economic Outlook. Florida’s economic outlook is positive, according to Florida Chamber Foundation Chief…

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Florida Chamber of Commerce Statement on Florida Supreme Court Approving Minimum Wage Measure for 2020 Ballot

Tallahassee, Fla. (December 19, 2019) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce today issued the following statement from Edie Ousley, Vice President of Public Affairs regarding the Florida Supreme Court’s approval of the minimum wage measure for the 2020 ballot. “We fully expected it to be confirmed, but that doesn’t make it a good idea. “This ballot measure will actually hurt the very people its proponent claims it will help. “In fact, Florida could very likely…

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Florida Chamber of Commerce Applauds Passage of USMCA Trade Agreement

“Florida Wins with USMCA Trade Agreement” Tallahassee, Fla. (December 19, 2019) – Selling more Florida goods and services around the world is vital to creating jobs, and helping local businesses grow Florida’s economy from the 17th largest in the world to the 10th largest. Today’s passage of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) will help preserve and strengthen U.S. trade ties to Canada and Mexico – two of Florida’s top six countries for Florida-origin exports.…

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Long-Term Transportation, Growth & Infrastructure Investments Needed to Support The 4.5 Million More Residents That Will Soon Call Florida Home

Hollywood, Fla. (December 5, 2019) – M-CORES, long-term energy solutions, resiliency, 5G and more are taking center stage at the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Transportation, Growth and Infrastructure Summit taking place today in Hollywood. “As Florida prepares to add 4.5 million more residents and 3 million more drivers by 2030, Florida must approach the changes ahead with smart growth, innovation and long-term planning to ensure Florida’s economy continues to thrive,” said Mark Wilson, President and CEO,…

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HNTB’s Beth Kigel to Chair the Florida Chamber’s Autonomous Florida Program

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Dec. 5, 2019) – The Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Autonomous Florida Program welcomes transportation thought leader Beth Kigel as its new Chair. Kigel, an HNTB Corporation Vice President, will lead Autonomous Florida and its efforts to position Florida as the most autonomous-friendly state in the nation. “Beth brings a wealth of transportation systems expertise to Autonomous Florida. As a champion of Florida’s infrastructure, her collaborative spirit will help ensure Florida becomes the most…

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Florida Chamber Expands its Florida Prosperity Initiative to End Generational Poverty

Names Michael Williams as Director, While Also Targeting the Number of Children Living in Poverty by 50% TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Nov. 13, 2019) –  The Florida Chamber Foundation is expanding its Florida Prosperity Initiative aimed at ending generational poverty, and today announces that Michael Williams has been named as Director of the initiative. Williams brings 20 years of public and private communications experience, and has an extensive background in faith-based initiatives that have provided him a…

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