Florida Policy Index

Florida leads the nation in skilled trades demand but ranks near the bottom in workforce supply, raising concerns for advanced manufacturing, autonomous defense, maritime industries and healthcare.

Public skepticism is real. So is the need for digital infrastructure capable of supporting Florida’s next generation of economic growth. Florida’s data center debate underscores the need for a statewide policy framework that protects communities while supporting digital infrastructure and long-term economic growth. Florida’s data center debate has reached a consequential point. Voters are skeptical, communities want answers, and policymakers face difficult questions about ele

Florida’s economic identity is changing faster than its traditional image suggests. From 2014 to 2024, the state’s current-dollar GDP increased from approximately $860 billion to $1.73 trillion. Even after inflation, output grew roughly 49 percent.