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Insights on Florida Policy, Regulation &Public Affairs

Analysis of Florida’s budget decisions, state tax policy, appropriations trends, and fiscal reforms shaping the economic outlook for businesses, local governments, and communities across the state.


Senator Rick Scott Introduces the “More Affordable Care Act,” Aiming to Restore Competition, Transparency, and Economic Discipline in American Health Care
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has introduced the More Affordable Care Act, a reform package designed to return control of health care decisions to patients and families rather than insurance companies or federal bureaucracies.

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Nov 253 min read


Florida House Committee Advances Wide-Ranging Property Tax Reform Package
Republican lawmakers are pushing the largest property tax relief package in years — and the battle lines are already drawn between the Legislature, local governments, and Democrats warning of revenue impacts.

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Nov 212 min read


Miami Scores: FIFA 2026 To Bring $1B+ Economic Surge, From Miami Dade to Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County is once again at the center of the global soccer spotlight, hosting Real Madrid’s extended training camp ahead of the 2026 FIFA Club World Cup. The choice of South Florida reflects more than prestige — it underscores how quickly the United States has become a serious player in the world’s game.

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Sep 302 min read


Miami to Host 2026 G20 Summit: Florida’s Transformation Into a Global Economic Powerhouse
President Donald Trump announced that the United States will host the 2026 G20 Summit in Miami, marking the first time the event has been held in the U.S. since Pittsburgh in 2009.

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Sep 52 min read


Joe Abruzzo Officially Starts New Role Leading Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County — the largest and most populous county east of the Mississippi River in the United States — just welcomed a familiar and trusted face into its top executive role.

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Aug 182 min read


AT&T Deal to Expand Fiber Access Across Florida and U.S.
AT&T announced a $5.75 billion deal to acquire the bulk of Lumen’s mass markets fiber business, aiming to accelerate access to high-speed fiber internet across more than 4 million locations in 11 states. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026.

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May 211 min read


Moffitt Cancer Center Expands AI-Driven Immunotherapy Collaboration
Moffitt Cancer Center, Florida’s premier National Cancer Institute-designated facility, has expanded its partnership with biotechnology firm RyboDyn, Inc. to accelerate the development of advanced immunotherapies.

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May 201 min read


Florida House Committee to Explore Eliminating Property Taxes
Florida lawmakers are exploring major property tax reforms, including eliminating homestead property taxes, expanding senior exemptions up to $1 million, and dissolving outdated special taxing districts. A House committee will review proposals ahead of the 2026 legislative session.

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May 11 min read


Florida legislative session gridlock
Florida’s legislative session faces collapse amid a $4.4B budget gap, a charity funding controversy tied to the First Lady, and stalled legislation as gridlock deepens.

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Apr 281 min read


Florida's Revenue Surges $596 Million Above Projections
Florida's general revenue collection exceeded expectations by $596 million from July through January.

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Mar 41 min read


Senate President Albritton Proposes $197 Million “Rural Renaissance” Plan
Tallahassee Republican Senator Corey Simon is sponsoring the package as it makes its way through the legislature. His district includes 12 rural counties in the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend region. He said the package will help hundreds of small communities across Florida.

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Feb 191 min read


Smoke-Free Revolution
Philip Morris International invested over $14 billion since 2008 in developing and commercializing smoke-free products.

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Feb 121 min read
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