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Drew WilsonMarch 12, 2016

Conservative group Americans for Prosperit-Florida congratulated the Legislature for “standing firm against corporate welfare” as the 2016 Legislative Session came to a close Friday. AFP-FL spent the better part of the Session blasting Gov. Rick Scott’s controversial Florida Enterprise Fund plan, which asked lawmakers to set aside $250 million in economic incentives money in the […]

Bob SparksFebruary 25, 2016

Sometimes during legislative sessions some unusual partnerships develop. Unlikely alliances can form to pass or defeat a measure that fits a common goal. Florida has provided a prime example of such teamwork. The philosophy of “the enemy of my enemy is my friend” syndrome has played out in the area of economic incentives. House Bill […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 24, 2016

The Florida House passed a wide sweeping economic incentives package (HB 1325) on Wednesday. The proposal includes the framework for Gov. Rick Scott’s proposed $250 million Florida Enterprise Fund. Chris Hudson, state director for Americans for Prosperity-Florida, said in a statement: “I want to start by commending the members of the Florida House that stood […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 22, 2016

With just a few weeks left in the 2016 Legislative Session, Americans for Prosperity-Florida is continuing its opposition to proposed economic incentive packages. The organization released a Web advertisement Monday that called on Floridians to call for their lawmakers to oppose economic incentive packages. The 30-second spot urges Florida voters to remind lawmakers “they work […]

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 […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 17, 2016

The Senate Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee on Wednesday voted 5-3 to approve a bill that targets funding for family planning and women’s health. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Kelli Stargel, says clinics that offer abortion services, like Planned Parenthood, are prohibited from receiving state funding. Laura Goodhue, executive director of the Florida Alliance […]

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 […]

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