Florida Policy Index

Florida’s economy is increasingly digital. Technology companies, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, telecommunications, financial technology and digital services are becoming more deeply embedded in industries across the state. At the same time, Florida is investing in the physical infrastructure that supports that economy — broadband networks, data centers, power generation and an increasingly sophisticated public-sector technology environment.

Florida is often recognized for tourism, real estate, agriculture, and financial services. Yet one of the state's most important economic engines receives far less attention than it deserves. Manufacturing contributes approximately $90 billion annually to Florida's economy, supports hundreds of thousands of jobs across the state, and generates roughly 90 percent of Florida's merchandise exports.

The global conversation surrounding hydrogen has accelerated dramatically over the past several years. Governments are investing billions of dollars, utilities are evaluating new technologies, and private investors continue searching for the next breakthrough in clean energy. Yet much of the discussion overlooks a fundamental reality: Producing hydrogen is only part of the equation. Moving it safely, reliably, and economically at commercial scale is the far greater challeng