How many H-1B petitions were made by Florida employers classified under the Information industry during 2024?
In 2024, 242 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Information industry located in Florida, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
Economist: Credit card bill opposed by FL bankers ‘should really be called the Credit Card Anti-competition Act’
An economist with the International Center for Law & Economics (ICLE) said that credit card regulations proposed in Congress would reduce competition among credit card issuers.
NerdWallet Editor: Opponents of credit card regulations opposed by FL bankers say regs could ‘torpedo’ credit card rewards
The managing editor of a financial services website wrote that opponents of credit card regulations proposed in Congress said the regulations could “torpedo” credit card rewards programs.
- Analysis: Florida among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
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- Governor DeSantis proposes budget favoring Florida's small businesses
- NFIB invites participation in Small Business Day in Tallahassee
- Voting rights groups criticize dropped charges in machete incident at polling place
Florida Department of Agriculture introduces new consumer protection initiative
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has announced the introduction of a new initiative aimed at enhancing consumer protection and providing better services to residents.
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Florida's special primary elections scheduled for January 28
The Special Primary Elections in Florida are set to take place on January 28.
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Former DNC chair: Rep. Cassel 'deceived voters by faking a commitment to fight the GOP's radical agenda'
Debbie Wasserman Schultz, U.S. Representative for Florida’s 25th Congressional District, accused Hillary Cassel of deceiving voters by joining the GOP and abandoning core values.
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Uber Driver on helping a rider in need: 'we have become incredible friends'
Tampa Uber driver Lisa Vasquez recounted how one of her rides during the holiday season developed into a lasting friendship after she assisted a passenger facing financial difficulties.
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Deadline approaches for Florida's special primary election mail ballot requests
The deadline for Florida voters to re-request vote-by-mail ballots for the upcoming special primary election is today, January 16.
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Ashley Moody appointed to U.S. Senate; praised by Florida's small business community
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to the U.S. Senate seat recently vacated by Senator Marco Rubio.
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State Rep. Cassel: 'I will be joining the Republican conference of the Florida House of Representatives'
State Representative Hillary Cassel announced her decision to change her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican.
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Common Cause hosts briefing on Southern legislative priorities
Common Cause hosted a press briefing on January 14, 2025, marking the first in their series titled "Protecting Democracy in the South."
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2023: Florida ranks 30th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $5,336,908
In 2023, Florida received $5,336,908 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 30th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
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Southern states' voting rights and legislative priorities to be discussed
Common Cause is set to host the first in a series of press briefings under the title "Protecting Democracy in the South."
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Analysis: Florida one of 25 states banning 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.
