Christine Jordan SextonMarch 22, 2022
12min0
Lobbyists who couldn't kill bills are looking for vetoes instead.
Tag: National Federation of Independent Business Florida
Christine Jordan SextonMarch 22, 2022Christine Jordan SextonNovember 16, 2021
10min1289
The Senate Judiciary Committee rejected three amendments filed by Sen. Tina Polksy.
Christine Jordan SextonNovember 15, 2021
6min2044
Lawmakers entered Special Session Monday to pass four COVID-19 measures.
Wire ServicesMarch 22, 2021
8min1070
Businesses said the wide range of local regulations has been a big issue over the past year.
Wire ServicesDecember 1, 2020
7min617
October revenues came in above a pre-pandemic forecast.
Christine Jordan SextonAugust 31, 2020
7min388
"No one should be shocked by this data."
Michael MolineAugust 28, 2018
4min500
The ratings agency that recommends workers’ compensation insurance premium levels in Florida on Monday recommended a 13.4 percent reduction, to take effect Jan. 1. A summary released by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, or NCCI, cites “continued significant improvement in loss experience.” “This is consistent with prior experience filings in Florida and in line […]
A.G. GancarskiAugust 23, 2018
3min161
Incumbent CFO Jimmy Patronis scored another endorsement from a business group Thursday, with the National Federation of Independent Business the latest to back the Rick Scott appointee. “Jimmy Patronis has been a steadfast supporter of small business as CFO,” said NFIB’s Florida Executive Director Bill Herrle. “As a small business owner himself, Patronis is well-versed in the issues […]
Michael MolineNovember 14, 2017
6min419
A ‘clean’ workers’ compensation bill is headed to the House floor after the Commerce Committee rejected a series of amendments pitched as worker-friendly Tuesday. The bill (PCB COM 18-01) cleared the panel on a vote of 18-8. It closely follows legislation the full House approved during the spring Legislative Session, in that it encourages injured […]
Staff ReportsJune 2, 2017
2min122
Proponents of a workers’ compensation fix would want the matter debated during next week’s special session of the Legislature. The National Federation of Independent Business was the first to issue a public call to that end. Florida director Bill Herrle released a letter to Gov. Rick Scott and legislative leaders, arguing, “Florida’s economic growth cannot […]