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National Inflation Sees Slight Increase, While The Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady
In a time of economic uncertainty, there are many factors that influence the direction of an economy. At a policy level, decisions from the Federal Reserve play a big role in determining the course of the nation. The Federal Reserve functions with two goals: keeping prices stable and moving the country towards maximum employment. The adjustment of interest rates is used as a tool to accomplish this dual mandate. If the Federal Reserve wants to…
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Florida Consumers Feel Better Off Than a Year Ago, Hinting at Economic Resilience Amid Uncertainty
As uncertainty surrounding inflation, tariffs, and GDP fluctuations dominates headlines, consumer sentiment is rising into the limelight. When the economy is unpredictable, it becomes even more important to understand how consumers feel—and Florida stands out. As some policies are implemented, and others continue to be up in the air, Florida’s consumers are more optimistic than they were a year ago. That optimism is grounded in a strong economy: with a $1.74 trillion GDP, Florida would…
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Florida Chamber Foundation Releases Comprehensive Research Report on Aligning Florida’s Math Education to Future Workforce Needs
The Florida Chamber Foundation has released its newest research report, Aligning Math Education to Workforce Needs: Insights From Florida’s Employers, highlighting the urgent need for action in closing math education gaps in Florida. Growing Florida to a Top 10 global GDP means making the Florida 2030 Blueprint goals a reality. One set of goals involve strengthening Florida’s talent supply and education. As Florida focuses on talent and job growth, a major factor in achieving this goal…
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Hard Work Remains Following Conclusion of 2025 Regular Legislative Session in which Local Businesses & Consumers Prevail
Florida’s Regular Legislative Session by the Numbers: 1,951 Bills and PCBs filed; approximately 245 bills passed both chambers Florida Chamber of Commerce testified over 150 times on legislation impacting job creators Florida Chamber is analyzing approximately 5,000 regular session votes cast by lawmakers and will release its annual Legislative Report Card with our forthcoming How They Voted publication $4.4 billion difference in House and Senate budgets, requiring the legislature to return to finish the budget and other…
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Statement on the Passage of HB 1205 – Amendments to the State Constitution by Mark Wilson, President & CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce
“The Florida Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate Floridians on the passage of HB 1205 as it is a much-needed step in the right direction to protect Floridians and the Florida Constitution they live under from out-of-state and special interests. We are grateful for Governor Ron DeSantis, Senators Erin Grall and Don Gaetz and Representative Jenna Persons-Mulicka for their leadership in protecting Florida’s Constitution. For decades, the Florida Chamber has led the effort to safeguard…
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