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Michael MolineFebruary 14, 2017

Associated Industries of Florida released its fix for rising workers’ compensation rates Tuesday. The lobby’s proposed legislation would make injured employees responsible for their own attorney fees. The draft bill stipulates that “a claimant is responsible for payment of her or his own attorney fees” for litigation arising from a claim. “A judge of compensation […]

Staff ReportsJanuary 27, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott proposed $618 million in tax cuts this week, which included four back to school holidays and reducing the commercial lease tax. “Governor Scott’s ‘Fighting for Florida’s Future’ tax package includes a number of cuts which will significantly support Florida’s retailers, including a reduction in the business rent tax, cutting the business tax […]

Staff ReportsOctober 26, 2016

With just a few weeks until the election, organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. — Neal Dunn has earned the support of the National Right to Life. The organization endorsed Dunn, a medical doctor, in his campaign for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. “This endorsement reflects your commitment to strengthening […]

Staff ReportsOctober 5, 2016

NFIB/Florida Executive Director Bill Herrle on Wednesday criticized workers’ compensation insurers for pushing through a 14.5 percent rate increase this month. Herrle called the increase “massive” and said it would “undoubtedly hurt small businesses by threatening their ability to keep their doors open and employ Floridians.” The National Federation of Independent Business calls itself “the nation’s leading small-business advocacy group,” according […]

Drew WilsonJuly 19, 2016

A National Federation of Independent Business political committee has endorsed Hialeah Republican Rep. Manny Diaz for a third term in House District 103. “Small business owners are facing huge workers’ compensation hikes from bad Florida Supreme Court opinions. Electing a pro-small business Legislature has never been more important,” NFIB Florida Executive Director Bill Herrle said […]

Staff ReportsJuly 19, 2016

There are just a few weeks until the election, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — including the National Women’s Political Caucus, Fraternal Order of Police, and the National Federation of Independent Business — issued endorsements. — The National Federation of Independent Business has thrown […]

Jim RosicaJune 9, 2016

The state’s business lobbying groups called for legislative action Thursday after a Florida Supreme Court decision earlier that day on the worker’s compensation law. The court’s 5-2 ruling for injured St. Petersburg firefighter Bradley Westphal strikes down a provision in the law limiting the time that injured workers can get temporary disability benefits. (Story here.) Three justices, […]

Jim RosicaMay 31, 2016

The National Federation of Independent Business/Florida is adding its voice to the business groups decrying a proposed 17 percent hike in the cost of workers’ compensation insurance to employers. The rate increase “is a $623 million tax on workers in Florida that will go primarily to workers’ compensation attorneys,” NFIB/Florida Executive Director Bill Herrle said in […]

Drew WilsonMay 18, 2016

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Small-business group NFIB/Florida named St. Petersburg Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes a “Guardian of Small Business” during a luncheon Wednesday. “As a small-business owner, I have seen firsthand the impact of burdensome government regulations,” Brandes said after accepting the award. “Small businesses are the backbone of our community. We should cut taxes and eliminate unnecessary red […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 12, 2016

A coalition of business organizations is urging lawmakers to support a proposal to cut the tax on commercial leases. The Cut My Rent by 1 Percent Coalition on Friday released an advertisement calling on lawmakers to cut the business rent tax. The 15-second ad marks the start of the coalition’s digital ad campaign. “If you […]

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AIF workers’ comp fix would make employees pay their own attorney fees

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Endorsement watch: National Right to Life, Sierra Club, Florida Retail Federation and others issue endorsements

Bill Herrle: Worker’s comp hike hurts small biz

National Federation of Independent Business endorses Manny Diaz in HD 103

Endorsement watch: National Women’s Political Caucus of Florida, National Federation of Independent Business and others issue endorsements

Business lobby upset over worker’s comp decision

NFIB/Florida joins groups opposed to workers’ comp hike

Independent business group honors Jeff Brandes as ‘Guardian of Small Business’

New ad campaign urges lawmakers to support business rent tax cut