by Brian Burgess | Aug 7, 2023
Florida consumer confidence declined by 2.1 points in July to 66.8, despite a stable unemployment rate and a growing labor force. The drop in confidence was attributed to increased pessimism about spending intentions and the national economic condition, particularly...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 7, 2023
Easily digested news nuggets to start your week off right… Sunshine State leads national manufacturing rebound Florida has experienced significant growth in manufacturing jobs since 2021, ranking third in the country in total manufacturing jobs added, but tied...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 6, 2023
In 2019, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill removing unnecessary obstacles that hinder the development of autonomous vehicle technology. The bill was intended to solidify Florida’s position as a leading state for transportation innovation. At the time of the...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 3, 2023
Florida’s prison system is experiencing a dual crisis with a projected increase in the inmate population and a severe heat wave in aging, unairconditioned facilities. In an attempt to mitigate the heat, inmates have been allowed to wear shorts and T-shirts, but...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 2, 2023
Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. will offload hundreds of thousands of homeowner policies to private insurers due to explosive growth in policies. Concerns persist over the health of the property insurance market, with regulators approving proposals...
