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Pension Tension: DeSantis engineers coalition of 19 states to oppose Biden Admin ESG policies

Pension Tension: DeSantis engineers coalition of 19 states to oppose Biden Admin ESG policies

by Brian Burgess | Mar 15, 2023

Governor Ron DeSantis and a coalition of 18 other states are expected to announce an alliance opposing President Biden’s ESG agenda, claiming it destabilizes the American economy and the global financial system. The multi-state alliance aims to leverage state...
Food security concerns put Florida at the forefront of foreign farmland ownership fight

Food security concerns put Florida at the forefront of foreign farmland ownership fight

by Brian Burgess | Mar 12, 2023

Concerns over food security and national security put Florida at the center of a national debate with Governor Ron DeSantis and state lawmakers pushing for restrictions on foreign investors. Recent farmland purchases by Chinese, Middle Eastern, and other foreign...
Natural gas tax exemption bill aims to keep Florida trucking

Natural gas tax exemption bill aims to keep Florida trucking

by Brian Burgess | Mar 7, 2023

Florida’s tax exemption on natural gas fuels may be extended for two more years with the proposed HB 529. The bill has received unanimous support from the House Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee and aims to provide cost savings to...
Over 133 industry-specific items make AIF’s 2023 priorities list

Over 133 industry-specific items make AIF’s 2023 priorities list

by Brian Burgess | Feb 21, 2023

While tort reform is the top priority for Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) in the 2023 legislative session, the group also listed 133 other priorities broken down by industry. AIF will advocate for legislative changes through specific policy councils and...
Houston, we have a problem: Florida-launched rockets and cruise ships on collision course

Houston, we have a problem: Florida-launched rockets and cruise ships on collision course

by Jim Turner - News Service of Florida | Feb 17, 2023

Increased launches at the busiest US spaceport are causing conflicts with cruise ships at Port Canaveral.  Talks are underway to address the increasing scheduling issues involving cruise ships arriving and departing at Port Canaveral. Timing conflicts with launches...
DeSantis awards $275 million to communities tackling rising sea levels

DeSantis awards $275 million to communities tackling rising sea levels

by Jordan Kirkland | Feb 7, 2023

Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of more than $275 million immediately available for 75 resilience projects using already-appropriated funding through the Resilient Florida program. The Resilient Florida Grant Program helps prepare communities for the impacts...
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