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Michael MolineFebruary 2, 2017

Jeff Atwater delivered some frank advice Thursday when he warned insurers they need to present hard facts to the Legislature before they can expect help in solving problems with the workers’ compensation system and other priorities. Speaking at the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 Insurance Summit in Miami, the state’s Chief Financial Officer called for “honesty and transparency with an […]

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 […]

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; […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 12, 2017

The head of the Florida Chamber of Commerce Thursday defended the state’s handout of economic incentives, but said they were only ever meant to stoke job creation in a targeted way. “In very, very limited cases, incentives are in play,” said Mark Wilson, the organization’s president and CEO. “We shouldn’t be using incentives for every job we create. In fact, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterDecember 22, 2016

John Morgan may be mulling a 2018 gubernatorial bid, but a new Florida Chamber survey indicates Floridians might not be keen on having a trial attorney in the Governor’s Mansion. According to a Florida Chamber Political Institute survey released Monday, 67 percent of Florida voters polled said they would rather “a business person be governor” […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterDecember 19, 2016

The No. 1 issue facing Florida continues to be jobs, according to a new Florida Chamber of Commerce survey. The Florida Chamber Political Institute released a new statewide survey Monday aimed at “checking the political pulse of Floridians on how they feel about elected officials as well as the issue impacting them.” Jobs and the […]

Michael MolineDecember 7, 2016

The first blow landed Wednesday in an anticipated legislative battle over workers’ compensation, when state House member Cord Byrd of Neptune Beach filed legislation to make participation in the system optional. The bill also would take on attorney fees, a major bone of contention for business leaders in the state. It would allow lawyers to […]

Staff ReportsNovember 14, 2016

A delegation from the Florida Chamber of Commerce is headed to Washington this week to press the state’s congressional delegation on pro-business policies. Bob Grammig, the Holland & Knight partner who is the Chamber’s chairman-elect, will lead the “Fly-In” delegation. Also attending are Lee Sandler, of the Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg law firm; Eric Silagy, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterNovember 4, 2016

Florida Democrats have surpassed Republicans in pre-election totals, aided in large part by turnout during the early voting period. Data compiled by the Florida Chamber of Commerce show nearly 2.1 million Democrats and nearly 2.1 million Republicans have already voted this election cycle. According to the Chamber data, Democrats now lead Republicans by a margin […]

Drew WilsonNovember 2, 2016

Tampa Republican Rep. Dana Young announced Wednesday her campaign has knocked on the doors of more than 85,000 voters within Senate District 18. “I am truly excited to announce this milestone, which underscores our campaign’s dedication since Day 1,” Young said. “By meeting and listening to voters in our district, I have had the opportunity […]

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Jeff Atwater delivers frank advice at Chamber’s Insurance Summit

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

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

Florida Chamber head still bullish on incentives (with an explanation)

Florida Chamber poll: Floridians would prefer business person over trial attorney in Governor’s Mansion

New Florida Chamber poll finds jobs remain top concern for Florida voters

House freshman’s workers’ comp bill would render system voluntary

Florida Chamber to buttonhole state’s congressional delegation

Democrats take the lead in pre-Election Day votes

Dana Young campaign hits door-knock milestone in SD 18 race