Popular Economy News

Florida legislature passes bill to allow Nationals and Astros to move forward with West Palm Beach facilit
(Washington Post)

Early House ending leaves baseball stadium hopeful but kills Uber bill
(Palm Beach Post)

Gas prices likely to keep rising in Florida
(Orlando Sentinel)

Florida film officials seek new tax incentive program for 3rd time
(Orlando Sentinel)

Funeral homes personalize arrangements to help with bottom line
(Sun-Sentinel)

Florida Senate revives push to help pro sports teams
(Bradenton Herald)

What if enterprise incentive program goes away?
(Sarasota Herald Tribune)

Thousands of claims languish 5 years after spill
(Tallahassee Democrat)

South Florida has lost 9,000 millionaires
(Sun-Sentinel)

Healthcare attracts most of South Florida's VC funding
(Miami Herald)

Marketing Florida as 'the only state to master the sun and the Cloud'
(Sun-Sentinel)

Florida lawmakers show little desire to keep a familiar development tool — enterprise zones
(Tampa Bay Times)

Florida Gov. Rick Scott returns from California jobs trip
(Palm Beach Post)

Florida's fresh foods hit all-time export record
(Tampa Bay Online)

Florida Gov. Scott heads to California on job-seeking trip
(Ocala Star-Banner)

Popular Economy Bills

HB 7067 Economic Development

SB 1214 Economic Development

HB 0107 Alcoholic Beverages

HB 1205 Regulation of Oil and Gas Resources

SB 0484 Regional Planning Councils

SB 0268 Amusement Games or Machines

SB 0278 Downtown Development Districts

HB 1279 Retirement

HB 0257 Freight Logistics Zones

SB 1326 Transportation Network Companies

Economy Bills On The Move

SB 0426 Trust Funds of the Department of Education and the Board of Governors of the State University System

Approved by Governor, Chapter No. 2015-7

HB 4013 Workforce Education Postsecondary Student Fees

HOUSE Now in Higher Education & Workforce Subcommittee

SB 0280 Teacher Salaries

SENATE Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; Appropriations

HB 0121 Employment of Felons

HOUSE Now in Finance & Tax Committee

SB 0196 Qualified Television Revolving Loan Fund

SENATE Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development; Appropriations

SB 7002 Workforce Services

SENATE Read Second Time; Substituted for HB 7019; Laid on Table, Refer to HB 7019

HB 0075 Department of Economic Opportunity

HOUSE Not considered by Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee

HB 0049 Tax-exempt Income

Bill to be Discussed During the Office of EDR's Revenue Estimating Impact Conference, 01/26/15, 1:00 pm, 117 K (No Votes Will Be Taken)

SB 1546 Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

SENATE Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; Appropriations

SB 1506 Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund

SENATE Referred to Banking and Insurance; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Appropriations

Topic: Job Creation

Jobless rate ticks down to 6.2 percent; 34,000 jobs added in April

by Gray Rohrer - 13 months ago - +

Along with the positive job numbers, more people are entering the workforce - another good sign for the economy. But despite the number of new jobs created, there remains an estimated 599,000 people out of work in Florida.

Scott slams Crist on manufacturing job losses, but Jeb Bush lost some too

by Gray Rohrer - 13 months ago - +

Florida's manufacturing job losses started well before Charlie Crist became governor, but accelerated as the fallout from the Great Recession took hold. It's one front in the battle between the Crist and Scott campaigns over the economy.

2014 Session Summary: Economic Development and Transportation

by Gray Rohrer - 13 months ago - +

A $1.2 billion surplus enabled lawmakers to boost spending in several areas including transportation projects boost in funding. Also, the Senate confirmed the head of the Department of Economic Opportunity and lawmakers nixed a requirement that jobless benefit seekers must take a skills test . Read more . . .

Northrop Grumman revealed as 'mystery' project was already set to receive millions from state

by Gray Rohrer - 13 months ago - +

The defense contractor giant, which posted net earnings of $1.95 billion last year, was already eligible for $10.1 million in state taxpayer incentives for a separate project when a budget panel approved another $20.8 million in March for a new project. The two projects are expected to bring a combined 2,800 jobs to Melbourne.

Sports stadium tax breaks bill headed to Gov. Rick Scott

by Gray Rohrer - 13 months ago - +

HB 7095 provides a process for sports teams and venues to apply for tax rebates to build new stadiums or upgrade current facilities.

House passes economic development package with impact fee exemption

by Gray Rohrer - 13 months ago - +

The Senate, however, is sticking to its version with a provision making an online skills test for unemployment benefits voluntary.

House preps economic development package, but fight over impact fees and skills test looms

by Gray Rohrer - 13 months ago - +

The House and Senate versions of an economic development omnibus package contains clashing provisions on development fee exemptions and a skills test requirement to receive jobless benefits.

Florida adds jobs but unemployment rate increases as more return to workforce

by Gray Rohrer - 14 months ago - +

The Sunshine State's jobless rate increased by 0.1 percent to 6.3 percent despite adding 22,900 jobs in March, as more people are returning to the workforce.

Panuccio confirmed by Senate as jobs agency head

by Gray Rohrer - 14 months ago - +

Despite the struggles with CONNECT, a new unemployment benefits system that caused delays for thousands of Floridians looking for work when the switch was made to the system in October, Jesse Panuccio did not receive a single negative vote for confirmation as the executive director of the Department of Economic Opportunity.

Bill to further shrink Citizens clears Senate panel

by Gray Rohrer - 14 months ago - +

Legislation to push more policies out of state-run Citizens Property Insurance Corp. sailed through the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee on Monday, but key provisions don't match up with the House version.

Jobs agency head moves closer to confirmation

by Gray Rohrer - 14 months ago - +

The Senate must confirm Jesse Panuccio as DEO executive director this year or he is out of a job. Monday, his nomination cleared a final committee stop and will be scheduled for a floor vote. Photo from Jesse Panuccio

After cruising through four Senate committees, DEO executive director Jesse Panuccio's confirmation is ready for a floor vote.

Florida adds 33,400 jobs, but unemployment rate stays at 6.2 percent

by Gray Rohrer - 14 months ago - +

The trade and construction sectors added jobs and helped the state get back on the recovery track after losing jobs in January.

Unknown company to get $21 million to expand in Brevard

by Gray Rohrer - 14 months ago - +

The taxpayer money involved represents nearly 30 percent of all the economic incentives appropriated for the current fiscal year.

Florida loses 2,600 jobs in January, but unemployment rate falls to 6.1 percent

by Gray Rohrer - 15 months ago - +

The Sunshine State's job losses were led by the loss of 3,300 public-sector jobs in January.

Panuccio confirmation stays on track as Senate digs into budget

by Gray Rohrer - 15 months ago - +

Panuccio takes first step in confirmation despite heat over unemployment system

by Gray Rohrer - 15 months ago - +

Bill to exempt development fees draws local government concern

by Gray Rohrer - 15 months ago - +

Bill to roll back skills test requirement for jobless benefits gets Senate start

by Gray Rohrer - 15 months ago - +

Session Outlook 2014: Transportation & Economic Development

by Gray Rohrer - 15 months ago - +

After unemployment system fiasco, jobs agency director faces long road to confirmation

by Gray Rohrer - 16 months ago - +

Policy Note: State Economy

Policy Note: Alcohol Rules and Regulations