Economy
Ron DeSantis Signs Bill For $1.07 Billion In Tax Relief
Earlier today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 7073, providing $1.07 billion in tax relief for Floridians this year. Below is an official statement from Gov. DeSantis. Read More.
Florida’s largest metro areas pounded by sluggish housing market in April
The First Coast saw the most dramatic drop in housing sales, falling by more than 30% in the past year. Read More.
SEC-Enabled Shareholder Activists Can Potentially Upend The American Economy
Since 2021, the SEC has amended various rules that govern shareholder proposals, board nominations, and proxy processes. Read More.
Will the flailing economy cost Biden's strong grip on the minority vote?
Right-wing pundits continue to hammer Biden on the effect of inflation on household budgets. Read More.
Gov. DeSantis announces Freedom Summer Sales Tax Holiday
Expect an affordable summer during the month of July. Read More.
'This trend does concern me': South Florida housing prices grow despite slowing rents, study finds
A study released by two South Florida universities found that housing premiums in the Miami metropolitan area increased again despite rising interest rates. Read More.
Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa Listed As The Riskiest Places To Start A Small Businesses
Florida’s economy has certainly benefited from Gov. DeSantis’ policies. However, some local cities are experiencing economic conditions that are causing them to be ranked low for new companies. Read More.
Florida Manufacturing Getting Some Congressional Attention
Florida’s manufacturing base employs nearly 410,000 people across 14,000 manufacturers and contributes over $70 billion annually to the state economy. Read More.
'Everyone is selling': Florida condo owners feel crush of rising insurance costs
The rising cost of home insurance for one Palm Beach County condo is a story that seems to playing out at condos all across Florida. Read More.
South Florida among worst places for inflation in America: study
Residents living in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach region have been burdened with some of America's highest inflation rates, according to data. Read More.
Florida’s women college graduates among most economically challenged in U.S.
West Virginia was the most affordable state in the nation for women graduating from college. Read More.
Airbnb reports $15.6 billion economic impact in Florida for 2023
Airbnb contributed $15.6 billion to Florida’s economy in 2023 — the most of any state in America — while supporting 183,600 jobs, the company reported. Read More.
Florida Joins Other States Suing To Block Biden, EPA’s Green New Deal-Inspired Emissions Rules
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody joined a coalition of state attorney generals to file suit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its new regulations on emissions for gas-powered passenger cars, light-duty trucks and medium-duty vehicles. Moody said the new rules impose “unworkable emissions standards.” Read More.
A new real estate trend? Shopping malls converted into residential units in South Florida
According to Forbes, the Urban Land Institute and National Multifamily Housing Council Research Foundation estimate that there is 1 billion square feet of obsolete retail in the US. Read More.
‘Enjoy the ride:’ Florida’s economy is expected to thrive. But here’s the catch
Florida’s “jumbo jet economy” is expected to do better than the rest of the nation in the upcoming years — though there are a couple of caveats, according to UCF economist Sean Snaith. Read More.
