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Peter SchorschFebruary 2, 2017

When most people hear the name Nokia, they think mobile phones. But Nokia is and always has been about much more than that. Today, Nokia is one of the world’s premier providers of communications networking technology, a transformation that has been underway since 2012. This process included the integration of the carrier networking businesses of […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 2, 2017

Scott Pruitt is one step closer to being the next leader of the Environmental Protection Agency. On Thursday, Republicans on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted 11-0 to confirm Pruitt, who serves as Oklahoma Attorney General. Democrats on the committee boycotted the vote. Pruitt, a climate change skeptic, was one of 14 attorneys general suing the EPA over […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 2, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott made the pitch for an aggressive tax cut plan, saying Florida leaders need to run the state like a business to continue to attract jobs — and job seekers — to the Sunshine State. The Naples Republican kicked off his 2017 Jobs Summit in Orlando on Thursday. Similar to his 2016 Degrees to […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 2, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott and state of Florida are joining a lawsuit against Miami Beach over an attempt by the city to ultimately raise its minimum wage to $13.31 an hour. After Miami Beach approved a measure last year raising its minimum wage ordinance, Mayor Philip Levine predicted the state would challenge the proposal in court. Levine said the ordinance violates […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 2, 2017

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Sachs Media Group, Florida’s powerhouse public affairs communications firm, reported its best year ever in 2016, with revenues surging by 20 percent. In a crowded space of small and large firms that support legislative causes with messages and media, Sachs Media Group is among the largest and longest standing, with a deep bench, comprehensive suite […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 2, 2017

Dana Young is introducing new legislation to give small craft breweries the ability to move product through other craft breweries. But the “Big Beer” industry in Tallahassee is already expressing concerns about SB 554, the Senate proposal filed Thursday by the Republican from Tampa. The bill allows craft breweries producing under 7,000 kegs a year, and does not […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 2, 2017

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Gov. Rick Scott continued to make the pitch for economic incentives, telling Florida business leaders to call their House members to encourage them to support his request for millions of dollars for Enterprise Florida. “Here’s my ask: This, in my opinion, is the most important thing we can do for the state,” he said. “Talk […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 2, 2017

NextEra Energy Inc., the parent of Florida Power & Light, reported fourth-quarter earnings of $966 million, or $2.06 per share. The Juno Beach-based company said its adjusted earnings were $1.21 per share. The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.29 per […]

Associated PressFebruary 2, 2017

For decades, Australia and the U.S. have enjoyed the coziest of relationships, collaborating on everything from military and intelligence to diplomacy and trade. Yet an irritable tweet President Donald Trump fired off about Australia and a dramatic report of an angry phone call between the nations’ leaders proves that the new U.S. commander-in-chief has changed […]

Michael MolineFebruary 2, 2017

With the Legislature poised to confront major challenges to Florida’s insurance industry and the businesses and consumers who rely on it, the Florida Chamber of Commerce will convene in Miami Thursday to map out possible solutions. On the agenda are mandatory personal-injury protection, or PIP, coverage for motorists; abuse of assignment-of-benefits agreements in property insurance; […]

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Image via AP.

Meet the new Nokia, supplier of Florida’s law enforcement communications network

Environment Florida wants Bill Nelson to reject Scott Pruitt as EPA head

Rick Scott: ‘If we want jobs in this state, our taxes have to be lower’

In Miami Beach minimum wage fight, Philip Levine tells Rick Scott ‘I’ll see you court’

Sachs Media Group surges to record year in 2016

Dana Young files bill allowing craft breweries to distribute limited amounts of their own product

Rick Scott stresses need for economic incentive dollars during Enterprise Florida meeting

FPL parent NextEra Energy misses Wall Street expectations

Analysis: Donald Trump’s clash with Australia strains alliance

Florida Chamber hosting summit in Miami to take on state’s insurance woes