Regulatory Reform

Florida Chamber Opposes Bill That Could Increase Regulations on Businesses

Today, the Senate Environmental Preservation and Conservation Committee passed a bill that could increase regulations on businesses – SB 306,…

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Legal Reform

Urge Key Lawmakers to Support Legal Reform Efforts Today

This afternoon, the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee will take up important legislation that will improve Florida’s legal climate. SB…

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Manufacturing

Florida Chamber-Backed Manufacturing Bill Passes Committee

The Florida Chamber of Commerce applauds the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee today for passing a Florida Chamber-backed manufacturing bill by…

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Florida Chamber Litigation Center: Amicus Briefs

Florida Chamber and Florida Justice Reform Institute File Amicus Brief in Important Workers’ Compensation Case

On January 8, 2016, the Florida Chamber of Commerce and Florida Justice Reform Institute filed an amicus curiae brief, or…

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Unemployment Compensation

New Year, New Reemployment Tax Rates

Florida job creators will see additional savings this year, effective January 1, on their 2016 reemployment tax, also known as…

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Workers Compensation

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Fourth Workers’ Comp Case

Today, the Florida Supreme Court declined jurisdiction to hear Florida Workers’ Advocates v. State of Florida, a fourth workers’ comp…

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Water Solutions

Florida Can Continue to Lead the Nation in Water Efforts

A Chinese proverb observes, “We know the worth of water when the well runs dry.” But when the well is…

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Economic Development

Florida Chamber Drives Support for Florida R&D Tax Credit

The Florida Chamber of Commerce continues its efforts to attract high-wage jobs and increase global competitiveness by advocating for increases…

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Workers Compensation

Workers’ Comp Rates Drop Average of 4.7 Percent for 2016

The Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) today approved an average overall rate level decrease of 4.7 percent on workers’ compensation…

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Workers Compensation

Employers May Have to Deal With Spooky Rates and Monstrous Expenses

Halloween is around the corner and ghouls in the shape of inflated workers’ compensation costs are waiting to pounce on…

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Energy Solutions

Justices Hear Arguments Over Potentially Costly Solar Amendment

Florida Chamber Urges Supreme Court to Reject Ambiguous Amendment Fresh from advocating for Florida families and job creators, the Florida…

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Unemployment Compensation

Exclusive Unemployment Comp Update From DEO Director Jesse Panuccio

Skim any newspaper these days and you’re likely to find a story about identity theft.  Some of the breaches are…

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Targeted Tax Reforms

Cell Phone/Cable TV Rate Reductions Begin Today

Good news! Today, Florida taxpayers begin saving on their cell phone, cable and satellite bills. The Florida Legislature last month…

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Florida Chamber Litigation Center: Amicus Briefs

Court Rules In Favor of Job Creators/Against Trial Lawyers

The Third District Court of Appeals today ruled against trial lawyers, and in favor of the Florida Chamber and the…

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Marketing Florida’s Business Climate

Urge Rep. Corcoran and Sen. Lee to “Market Florida”

Budget negotiations between the Florida House and Senate are winding down. The budget debate now lies in the hands of Rep.…

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