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Peter SchorschDecember 1, 2015

The Everglades Foundation, Audubon Florida, the Nature Conservancy, and the H2O Coalition of the Associated Industries of Florida. What do all of these political players have in common? They scored a massive victory Tuesday all thanks to the Florida House of Representatives. A loud symphony of applause came in the form of a three-page news release where countless groups praised and thanked […]

Ryan RayNovember 13, 2015

Gunster Yoakley & Stewart — Florida’s law firm for business — was paid an estimated $425,000 in lobbying fees during the third quarter according to recently submitted compensation reports. The firm’s biggest spenders for legislative advocacy include the Coalition of Affordable Housing Providers, Florida Goodwill Association, RAI Services, and Realauction.com, contributing a combined total of around $100,000. […]

Jim RosicaNovember 10, 2015

Heavy giving by political groups connected to Florida’s premier business lobby has pushed Republican Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam‘s political committee to more than $3 million in total fundraising. October fundraising numbers were due Tuesday; figures for Florida Grown PC were posted on its website Tuesday morning but not yet available on the state’s campaign finance page. […]

Phil AmmannNovember 5, 2015

Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) is applauding Gov. Rick Scott’s call for $1 billion in tax cuts for small businesses and manufacturing. As reported Thursday, Scott recommended the amount even though it is likely the Republican-controlled Legislature will resist such a massive tax cut package. The governor is arguing for dramatic cuts, saying that it […]

Staff ReportsNovember 3, 2015

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Darrell Smith told a Senate appropriations panel that voluntary standards adopted by the agriculture industry in South Florida – so-called “best management practices,” in Capitol-speak – are helping to clean up the Everglades by reducing water waste and nutrient levels. The practices include new water control structures to help slow the […]

Guest AuthorOctober 25, 2015

There are reforms occurring in Florida’s education system, and we have the opportunity to improve our education system and further advance Florida students’ progress. Florida’s State Board of Education will soon determine our state’s “cut scores” on state-administered tests, and set the new standard for proficiency, the mastery and in-depth knowledge of core subject areas. […]

Ryan RayOctober 5, 2015

The Senate’s committee on Commerce & Tourism has advanced legislation to prevent companies for asking employees for their Facebook or Twitter passwords. The panel on Monday approved SB 186 sponsored by Lake Worth Sen. Jeff Clemens, which explicit prohibits employers from requiring access to the private social media accounts of workers or prospective hires. “The issue is, you’re putting […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 10, 2015

The committee supporting Republican Sen. Jack Latvala’s bid for the senate presidency brought in more than $250,000 in contributions following an explosion of activity in the closing week of August. More than $200,000 of the $251,659 raised by Florida Leadership Committee came through in the final seven days of the month. The flurry of donations […]

Staff ReportsAugust 18, 2015

Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) will announced today its engagement of the law firm of McConnaughhay, Duffy, Coonrod, Pope, Weaver, Stern, and Thomas, P.A. to enhance the workers’ compensation legal and industry expertise available to its members. AIF has long been Florida’s leading voice of the business community on workers’ compensation in the halls of the […]

Phil AmmannJuly 27, 2015

Associated Industries of Florida is taking a closer look at information technology used in state government, to offer recommendations for ways to provide better service to all Floridians. AIF announced the launch of three focus groups on Monday – Cyber Security, Education and Health Care, and an IT Stakeholders panel – each made up of technology and […]

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Environmental community scores big in Florida House on Tuesday

Gunster collects $425K in third quarter lobbying fees

Adam Putnam political committee takes in nearly $700K in October

Associated Industries of Florida applauds Rick Scott’s $1 billion tax cut plan

FDACS, DEP say best management practices are working, reducing ‘Glades pollution

Tom Feeney: Raising Florida’s academic bar can result in a more productive workforce

Social media privacy bill advances in Senate

After burst of activity, Jack Latvala committee brings in $250K for Aug.

Associated Industries strategically aligns with one of state’s leading Workers Comp legal teams

AIF launches focus groups to improve Florida government information technology