Florida Policy Index

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.

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.

Florida lawmakers have passed Senate Bill 700 (SB700), one of the most expansive agriculture and food policy bills in state history. The measure, now headed to Governor Ron DeSantis, includes wide-ranging reforms affecting farmers, food labeling, ESG regulations, and more.

Senate President Ben Albritton has introduced a $197 million “Rural Renaissance Plan” package to revitalize Florida’s rural communities through targeted investments in infrastructure, healthcare, housing, and education.

The company is also expected to unveil the location of its first flagship IQOS store in Florida later this year. IQOS is Philip Morris International’s leading heat-not-burn product designed for adult smokers seeking a smoke-free alternative. The Florida location will serve as a key retail hub as PMI continues expanding its presence in the U.S. market.