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Jim RosicaSeptember 9, 2015

The Florida Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday said it would lead a “Washington, D.C. fly-in” to meet with members of Florida’s congressional delegation. Chamber board members will be “urging support of job creators and pushing back against burdensome regulations.” Here’s the press release: With job creators facing a tidal wave of overreaching federal regulations, the Florida Chamber […]

Jim RosicaAugust 31, 2015

A new poll says only a minority of voters supports a proposed constitutional amendment on solar-generated electricity. The poll results came in a news release about 17 hours before lawyers are scheduled to argue for and against that amendment before the state Supreme Court. Of likely Florida voters, 41 percent support the amendment, according to the poll […]

Diane RobertsAugust 31, 2015

To recap: The less-than-Special Session cost the citizens nearly 700 grand, Rick Scott’s legal bills are now north of $1.5 million (not counting the lawsuit environmentalists have filed against the House and Senate for not implementing Amendment 1 or the action Planned Parenthood is likely to bring), the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has issued […]

Diane RobertsAugust 30, 2015

To recap: The less-than-Special Session cost the citizens nearly 700 grand, Rick Scott’s legal bills are now north of $1.5 million (not counting the lawsuit environmentalists have filed against the House and Senate for not implementing Amendment 1 or the action Planned Parenthood is likely to bring), the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has issued […]

Phil AmmannAugust 28, 2015

Where is Rick Scott running? Scott continues to raise campaign cash as the Florida Chamber of Commerce gave $400,000 to the political action committee controlled by the Republican governor, one of the largest contributions ever from the group. Bill Day’s latest asks an obvious question: Why? If anything, “Let’s Get to Work” has been – […]

Mitch PerryAugust 24, 2015

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The Florida Legislature’s failure last week to come to an agreement on redrawing the state’s congressional maps was just the latest example of state Republicans unable to come together. A battle over Medicaid expansion roiled the Legislature for most of its Regular Session this spring. Nearly everyone in the state Senate supported proposals that would have […]

Phil AmmannAugust 20, 2015

In September, a group Florida educational professionals and leaders go back to class with a new lesson plan: to elevate the state’s K-12 public schools to national prominence. “Leadership in Education” is an eight-month project of Leadership Florida, a part of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. During four program sessions, the inaugural 34-member class will […]

Peter SchorschAugust 14, 2015

Andrew Wiggins has taken a new role as Senior Director of Campaigns and Elections for the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Wiggins, previously Deputy Director of Senate Campaigns for the Republican Party of Florida, is one of four new team members to the Chamber – joined by Andy Gonzalez, Carolyn Gosselin, and Drew Preston. They are part […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorAugust 6, 2015

Members of Florida’s military, defense and veterans industries met Thursday at a Florida Chamber of Commerce summit to boost support for military-related industries. Attorney General Pam Bondi was expected to be present at the Military, Defense and Veterans Opportunities Summit. “Florida is home to more than 1.5 million veterans that have courageously risked their lives […]

Phil AmmannJune 25, 2015

Small businesses lead the way as the Sunshine State continues to outpace the nation’s economic recovery, according to a new report by the Florida Chamber of Commerce. In the Chamber’s Small Business Index Survey, small businesses are signaling the good economic news by reporting higher company sales, an improved economic outlook, and increased willingness to […]

Tag: Florida Chamber of Commerce

Florida Chamber of Commerce to hold D.C. ‘fly-In’

Poll shows less than 50 percent support for solar amendment

Absence makes the guv grow fonder

Diane Roberts: Absence makes the guv grow fonder

Bill Day’s latest: What is Rick Scott running for, anyway?

AFP airs ads thanking GOP lawmakers for refusing to expand health care in Florida

Inaugural “Leadership in Education” class seeks to boost Florida schools to national prominence

Personnel note: Top Florida GOP staffer Andrew Wiggins accepts new role at Florida Chamber

Florida Chamber Foundation hosts military, state leaders at Orlando summit

Chamber survey finds small business optimistic on Florida economy, jobs