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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry file 137 petitions in Florida throughout 2024

Employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry based in Florida submitted 137 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 15, 2025

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Florida sees 5 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry during 2024

Employers classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry based in Florida submitted five H-1B petitions during 2024.

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 7, 2025

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EDA awards over $5 million in grants for economic development projects in Florida in 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 3, 2025

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 18 grants totaling $5,336,908 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Florida.

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Florida House passes HB1205 affecting citizen-led amendment process

By Sunshine Sentinel | Apr 2, 2025

The Florida House of Representatives voted in favor of HB1205, a bill that imposes significant restrictions on the citizen-led amendment process.

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Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry file 196 H-1B petitions in Florida throughout 2024

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 31, 2025

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 made by Florida employers were approved during 2024?

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, 97.1% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Florida were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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2022: How government transfer reliance in Florida has changed since 1970

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 18.9% of income in Florida. How does this compare to historical figures?

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Florida employers classified under the Public Administration industry during 2024?

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 24, 2025

Employers classified under the Public Administration industry based in Florida submitted 12 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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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry file 34 petitions in Florida throughout 2024

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 17, 2025

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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Florida ranks 24th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 18.9% in 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 12, 2025

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

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 12, 2025

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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How many H-1B petitions were made by Florida employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry during 2024?

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 10, 2025

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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Florida House advances bill altering citizen-led amendment process

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 6, 2025

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 bill threatens changes to citizen-led amendment process

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 5, 2025

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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Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry file 545 H-1B petitions in Florida throughout 2024

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 3, 2025

In 2024, 545 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing 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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Florida: Residents received $33.91 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.4% of income in Florida, providing an average of $1,524 per capita to residents.

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Florida: Medicare dependency reached 5.5% in 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.5% of income in Florida, providing an average of $3,540 per capita to residents.

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Florida: Social Security made up 6.4% of total income in 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 6.4% of income in Florida, providing an average of $4,179 per capita to residents.

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Florida: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.8% of income in 2022

By Sunshine Sentinel | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.8% of income in Florida, providing an average of $1,152 per capita to residents.

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Florida honors legacy of civil rights advocate Senator Geraldine Thompson

By Sunshine Sentinel | Feb 28, 2025

Florida is paying tribute to the late Senator Geraldine Thompson, a prominent figure in civil rights and voting rights advocacy.