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Insurance Reform and Competition

AOB Fraud and Abuse Worsening – ACT NOW

A report released today shows further increases in property insurance fraud and abuse, and warns of possible property insurance premium…

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Regulatory Reform

Florida Chamber Opposes Bill That Could Increase Regulations on Businesses

Today, the Senate Environmental Preservation and Conservation Committee passed a bill that could increase regulations on businesses – SB 306,…

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International Trade and Ports

Bob Grammig Discusses Importance of International Efforts

“The [Florida] Chamber is the foremost organization in driving international trade in the state of Florida.” – Bob Grammig, Attorney…

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Legal Reform

Urge Key Lawmakers to Support Legal Reform Efforts Today

This afternoon, the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee will take up important legislation that will improve Florida’s legal climate. SB…

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Education

Florida Chamber-Backed Unique Abilities Bill Passes, Heads to Governor For Signature

The Florida Chamber of Commerce applauds the Florida Legislature for today fully passing a Florida Chamber-backed unique abilities bill, The…

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Water Solutions

Comprehensive Water Bill Passes, Heads to Governor For Signature

The Florida Chamber of Commerce applauds the Florida Legislature for fully passing a Florida Chamber-backed comprehensive water bill today that…

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Manufacturing

Florida Chamber-Backed Manufacturing Bill Passes Committee

The Florida Chamber of Commerce applauds the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee today for passing a Florida Chamber-backed manufacturing bill by…

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Florida Chamber Litigation Center: Amicus Briefs

Florida Chamber and Florida Justice Reform Institute File Amicus Brief in Important Workers’ Compensation Case

On January 8, 2016, the Florida Chamber of Commerce and Florida Justice Reform Institute filed an amicus curiae brief, or…

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Unemployment Compensation

New Year, New Reemployment Tax Rates

Florida job creators will see additional savings this year, effective January 1, on their 2016 reemployment tax, also known as…

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Workers Compensation

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Fourth Workers’ Comp Case

Today, the Florida Supreme Court declined jurisdiction to hear Florida Workers’ Advocates v. State of Florida, a fourth workers’ comp…

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Water Solutions

Florida Can Continue to Lead the Nation in Water Efforts

A Chinese proverb observes, “We know the worth of water when the well runs dry.” But when the well is…

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Economic Development

Florida Chamber Backed R&D Tax Credit Made Permanent

Late last week, Congress negotiated the annual “tax extenders” package which extends a number of tax credits for businesses and…

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Uncategorized

Florida Supreme Court Approves Marijuana Amendment

Just minutes ago, the Florida Supreme Court issued their ruling on what is commonly referred to as the “John Morgan…

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Uncategorized

Simple Number, Complex Impact: How Many Words Has A Child Heard?

In Courtney Banks’ apartment in Chicago’s Kenwood neighborhood, Michelle Saenz opens a laptop. Banks’ youngest child, 18-month-old son, Rasean Wright,…

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Florida Sen. Aaron Bean Pushing to Grow State’s Medical Tourism Industry

By Michael Auslen Medical tourism — traveling for specialized or lower-cost health care procedures — is a $100 billion a year…

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