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Florida’s revenue collections exceed projections in June, bolstering surpluses in tax generation

Florida’s revenue collections exceed projections in June, bolstering surpluses in tax generation

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 10, 2023

General revenue collections for June exceeded initial projections by 10.2%, totaling $4.66 billion, driven by strong sales tax performance and inflation-induced consumer spending. Fiscal Year 2022-23 general revenue collections reached $47.33 billion, exceeding...
Two space capsules made headlines in Florida this week, for vastly different reasons

Two space capsules made headlines in Florida this week, for vastly different reasons

by Brian Burgess | Aug 10, 2023

Lockheed Martin’s Orion capsule and Boeing’s Starliner, significant aerospace endeavors in a coastal state with historical space ties, have divergent trajectories. Orion’s Artemis II mission targets a late 2024 lunar circumnavigation, propelled by...
Study: Florida attracted the most high earners nationally during the pandemic

Study: Florida attracted the most high earners nationally during the pandemic

by Brian Burgess | Aug 10, 2023

Florida led the nation in attracting high-income households, with a net increase of 27,500 between 2020 and 2021. The lack of state income tax and a shift towards outdoor lifestyles during the COVID-19 pandemic are cited as driving factors. Texas and North Carolina...
Citing energy supply risks, Florida pushes back on Biden Administration power plant emissions standards

Citing energy supply risks, Florida pushes back on Biden Administration power plant emissions standards

by Brian Burgess | Aug 9, 2023

Florida DEP filed comments opposing the Biden Administration’s proposed power plant emissions standards, citing energy supply risks. Florida is also questioning the transition to net-zero, arguing for electricity needs prioritization. DEP’s comments...
SEAS Act’s introduction sets stage for potential economic growth in Florida’s aquaculture industry

SEAS Act’s introduction sets stage for potential economic growth in Florida’s aquaculture industry

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 9, 2023

Congresswoman Kat Cammack co-introduced the Supporting Equity for Aquaculture and Seafood (SEAS) Act on Tuesday, a piece of bipartisan legislation aiming to reform federal agricultural policy. The SEAS Act seeks equal access to federal funding for aquaculture and...
$3 billion turnpike connecting I-10 to Panama City under consideration

$3 billion turnpike connecting I-10 to Panama City under consideration

by Brian Burgess | Aug 8, 2023

The Florida Department of Transportation’s Turnpike Enterprise plans to construct a new toll road connecting U.S. 98 in Panama City Beach to Interstate 10, aiming to provide faster access to the Emerald Coast area and improve emergency response routes. The toll...
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