2022: How government transfer reliance in Florida has changed since 1970
In 2022, government transfers contributed 18.9% of income in Florida. How does this compare to historical figures?
Florida small businesses back bill to adjust minimum wage requirements
NFIB Florida Legislative Director Tim Nungesser recently testified in favor of House Bill 541 and Senate Bill 676.
Small business owner discusses hurricane recovery on NFIB podcast
NFIB member and small business owner Aileen Band from Daytona Beach Shores appeared on NFIB’s Small Business Rundown podcast to share her experiences with natural disaster recovery.
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- NFIB endorses Randy Fine for Florida’s 6th Congressional District
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- H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry file 34 petitions in Florida throughout 2024
- Florida's Small Business Day highlights key legislative priorities
Florida announces Arbor Day celebration with focus on tree planting
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Commissioner Wilton Simpson has announced the state's annual Arbor Day celebration.
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Florida ranks 24th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 18.9% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 18.9% of income in Florida—ranking it the 24th most dependent among U.S. states.
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Florida ranks 16th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $12,269 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Florida received an average of $12,269 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 16th highest in the nation.
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Florida Bankers Association one of 50 state banking associations to oppose Durbin-Marshall credit card bill
The Florida Bankers Association {FBA} is one of fifty state banking associations to oppose the "Credit Card Competition Act."
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How many H-1B petitions were made by Florida employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry during 2024?
Employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry based in Florida submitted 683 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Analysis: Florida among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Sunshine Sentinel shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Florida is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
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Florida House advances bill altering citizen-led amendment process
The Florida House Government Operations Subcommittee has moved forward with a bill, HB 1205, that proposes significant changes to the state's citizen-led amendment process.
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Florida's small businesses set legislative priorities for 2025
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent advocate for small businesses in Florida, has unveiled its legislative agenda for 2025.
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Florida bill threatens changes to citizen-led amendment process
The Government Operations Subcommittee is set to review a bill on Thursday that could significantly alter Florida's citizen-led amendment process.
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Florida small businesses call for legislative support amid economic challenges
The Florida Legislature has begun its session, prompting calls from small business advocates for policies that support economic growth.
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Florida officials address invasive Asian green mussel threat
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Wilton Simpson has issued a statement regarding the recent discovery of an invasive species in the state.
