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Staff ReportsFebruary 18, 2016

The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 11-2 to approve a bill that specifies minimum insurance requirements for ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft. Logan McFaddin, the state government relations manager for the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, said in a statement: “Transportation Network Companies (TNCs), like Uber and Lyft, have skyrocketed in popularity among consumers […]

Ryan RayFebruary 18, 2016

Florida TaxWatch trumpeted the release of a new report Thursday morning, in which the conservative watchdog group endorsed plans to keep tax dollars flowing to economic incentives along the lines of those favored by Gov. Rick Scott, including $250 million Scott has requested for a dedicated fund for Enterprise Florida business recruitment efforts. The report titled “A […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 16, 2016

The Florida Senate Banking and Insurance Committee approved a proposal (SB 1442) that bans the practice of balance billing. The proposal, sponsored by Sen. Rene Garcia, is backed by CFO Jeff Atwater, who has said he wants consumers to pay no more than that what they would pay had they been in-network. Audrey Brown, president […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 16, 2016

Residents in eight state Senate districts will be receiving a mailer from Americans for Prosperity-Florida in the coming days. The organization announced Tuesday it has launched a direct mail campaign to tell Floridians about a proposal moving through the state Senate that includes film production and sports incentives. The measure (SB 1646), sponsored by Sen. […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 11, 2016

The Florida Legislature is sending a message to Congress — set term limits for members. The House and Senate this week passed resolutions calling for a convention of the states to amend the U.S. Constitution to set term limits for lawmakers. Philip Blumel, president of U.S. Term Limits, said in a statement: “Seventy-five percent of Americans […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 10, 2016

The Senate transportation, tourism and economic development appropriations subcommittee on Thursday is set to discuss an economic development incentive package. The bill includes language addressing the sports and film incentives. Chris Hudson, state director for Americans for Prosperity—Florida, said in a statement: “I urge the members of the Senate to take a break from corporate […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 5, 2016

Americans for Prosperity—Florida is out with a new advertisement taking aim at sports incentives. The digital advertisement ad campaign asks Floridians to tell their elected officials to oppose efforts to give incentives to sports teams. The digital ad campaign is scheduled to run through Super Bowl Sunday. “As wealthy team owners and NFL executives gather […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 3, 2016

The House Finance and Tax Committee approved its tax cut proposal on Wednesday. The proposal cuts nearly $1 billion over two years. The proposal includes reducing the business rent tax, an extension of the sales tax on manufacturing equipment and four sales tax holidays. Chris Hudson, state director for Americans for Prosperity—Florida, said in a […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 2, 2016

The Department of Economic Opportunity on Monday forwarded three sports applications to state lawmakers for review, suggesting all three might be worthy of funding. Chris Hudson, state director for Americans for Prosperity—Florida, said in a statement: “Legislators should focus on the real needs of their constituents. In 2015 lawmakers stood strong against handing out public […]

Staff ReportsJanuary 29, 2016

The House and Senate released their fiscal 2016-17 budgets on Friday. The House proposed a $79.9 billion spending plan; while the Senate proposal is $80.9 billion. Both spending plans far surpass the $79.3 billion budget proposed by Gov. Rick Scott. The Senate proposal includes money for incentive programs; the House plan does not. The House […]

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