As of Friday, Oct. 17, another 15 bills were filed for the Florida legislative election in 2026. From parental leave and diabetes cost caps to car insurance reforms and corporate tax changes, the proposals cover a wide range of issues that would affect families, workers, veterans, and businesses. Official government documents can be difficult to … Read more
More than 100 new laws are set to take effect across Florida this week, reflecting wide-ranging changes in state policy on issues from education and public health to animal welfare and land conservation. The new legislation, approved during the 2024 session and signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, officially goes into effect July 1. Florida to … Read more
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled his proposed state budget on Sunday evening, outlining nearly $30 billion in funding for K-12 education for the upcoming fiscal year. The proposal, released a month ahead of the legislative session in Tallahassee, includes a $222 per-student funding increase and significant investments in school choice programs and teacher salaries. Boost … Read more
With yet another major road project disrupting the heart of Orlando, Florida lawmakers are stepping up to ensure small businesses don’t get left behind. House Bill 215 and Senate Bill 324 aim to provide crucial financial relief to business owners directly impacted by prolonged construction projects, preventing closures and economic distress in affected areas. The … Read more
Florida lawmakers looking to make the state bird more unique with a proposal for the 2025 legislative session. Rep. Jim Mooney, R-Islamorada, filed HB 81 on Friday, aiming to designate the American flamingo as the official state bird of Florida and the Florida scrub-jay as the official state songbird. This proposal is set to be … Read more
One of the most important mission components for chambers of commerce is advocacy. To support this component, most chambers organize advocacy or governmental affairs committees composed of business leaders from numerous segments of the local markets. These committees usually work under the direction of the boards of directors with assistance from the chamber staff. From … Read more
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