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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.

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 25, 2025

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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.

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 25, 2025

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NFIB endorses Randy Fine for Florida’s 6th Congressional District

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 20, 2025

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

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 19, 2025

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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NFIB Florida hosts Small Business Day amid legislative session in Tallahassee

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 17, 2025

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

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 17, 2025

NFIB held its annual Small Business Day in Tallahassee on March 13, 2025, amid the ongoing legislative session.

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Florida Bankers Association one of 50 state banking associations to oppose Durbin-Marshall credit card bill

By Sunshine Sentinel News Service | Mar 12, 2025

The Florida Bankers Association {FBA} is one of fifty state banking associations to oppose the "Credit Card Competition Act."

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NFIB reveals Florida legislative agenda focusing on taxes, tort reform, and workers' compensation

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 6, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), which represents Florida's small business interests, has unveiled its 2025 Legislative Agenda for the current session of the Florida Legislature.

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Florida's small businesses set legislative priorities for 2025

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 6, 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 small businesses call for legislative support amid economic challenges

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 4, 2025

The Florida Legislature has begun its session, prompting calls from small business advocates for policies that support economic growth.

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NFIB Florida prepares for Small Business Day in Tallahassee

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 3, 2025

NFIB Florida is set to host its Small Business Day in Tallahassee on March 13, 2025.

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NerdWallet Editor: Opponents of credit card regulations opposed by FL bankers say regs could ‘torpedo’ credit card rewards

By Sunshine Sentinel News Service | Feb 10, 2025

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.

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Governor DeSantis proposes budget favoring Florida's small businesses

By Sunshine Sentinel | Feb 3, 2025

Florida's small business community has expressed support for Governor Ron DeSantis' proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026.

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NFIB invites participation in Small Business Day in Tallahassee

By Sunshine Sentinel | Feb 3, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is inviting small business owners to participate in its annual Small Business Day in Tallahassee.

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Ashley Moody appointed to U.S. Senate; praised by Florida's small business community

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jan 16, 2025

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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Payments Group ‘applauds Congress for repudiating the experimental, draconian’ credit card regs opposed by Florida bankers

By Sunshine Sentinel reports | Dec 27, 2024

The Electronic Payments Coalition (EPC) said this week that it "applauds Congress" for ending the 118th Congress' legislative session without passing the "Credit Card Competition Act of 2023" (CCCA), a bill that is opposed by the Florida Bankers Association (FBA).

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Which type of Florida companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 41 inspections at 34 Food and Cosmetics companies from Florida in the third quarter of 2024.

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Florida: Drugs companies were the third least FDA inspected companies in Florida in Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Drugs companies from Florida in the third quarter of 2024.

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Florida: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Florida in Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 15 inspections at 15 Biologics companies from Florida in the third quarter of 2024.

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FDA conducted third lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Florida during Q3

By Sunshine Sentinel | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Veterinary companies from Florida in the third quarter of 2024.