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How many H-1B petitions made by Florida employers were approved during 2024?

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.

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 26, 2025

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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?

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 25, 2025

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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.

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Bill proposed to aid disaster-affected voters in Florida

By Sunshine Sentinel | Feb 27, 2025

Senator Tina Polsky and Representative Lindsay Cross have introduced SB 1486 and HB 1317 in the 2025 Legislative Session.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Retail Trade industry file 371 petitions in Florida throughout 2024

By Sunshine Sentinel | Feb 24, 2025

In 2024, 371 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Retail Trade 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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How many H-1B petitions were made by Florida employers classified under the Information industry during 2024?

By Sunshine Sentinel | Feb 17, 2025

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.

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Florida inflation rate outpaces national average as of December 2024

By Sunshine Sentinel | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Florida experienced a 22.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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Voting rights groups criticize dropped charges in machete incident at polling place

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jan 29, 2025

The Florida State Attorney’s Office for the 4th Judicial Circuit has decided to drop all charges against an 18-year-old man from Neptune Beach, Florida.