Florida ranks 16 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary
Florida ranks 16 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $47,178 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).
Defense Credit Union Council to Sens. Scott, Moody: 'The Credit Card Competition Act is a misnomer—it does nothing to enhance competition'
The Defense Credit Union Council, which represents U.S. military credit unions, sent a letter to Florida's U.S. Senators in opposition to proposed credit card regulations pending in the U.S. Senate.
Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry file 196 H-1B petitions in Florida throughout 2024
Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry based in Florida submitted 196 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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- How many H-1B petitions were made by Florida employers classified under the Public Administration industry during 2024?
NFIB endorses Randy Fine for Florida’s 6th Congressional District
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has announced its endorsement of Randy Fine for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida's 6th Congressional District.
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NFIB endorses Jimmy Patronis for Congress representing Florida's 1st District
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has endorsed Jimmy Patronis for election to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Florida’s 1st Congressional District.
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38 basketball players from Florida to play in NCAA women’s tournament
Miami has the most players of any city representing Florida in the tournament.
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100 basketball players from Florida to play in men’s NCAA March Madness tournament
Tampa has the most players of any city representing Florida in the tournament.
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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry file 34 petitions in Florida throughout 2024
In 2024, 34 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry located in Florida, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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NFIB Florida hosts Small Business Day amid legislative session in Tallahassee
With the Florida legislative session underway, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) recently hosted its annual Small Business Day on March 13, 2025, in Tallahassee.
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Florida's Small Business Day highlights key legislative priorities
NFIB held its annual Small Business Day in Tallahassee on March 13, 2025, amid the ongoing legislative session.
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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."
