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Articles in Category: 'Associated Industries of Florida'
Rick Scott Lauded for Signing Tax Refund, Water Nutrient Bills
By:
Eric Giunta
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Posted: May 31, 2013 3:55 AM
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AIF
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Associated Industries of Florida
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Community Transportation Projects
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David Hart
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Environmental Regulation
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Florida Chamber of Commerce
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Florida Legislature
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HB 319
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HB 4013
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HB 999
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News
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numeric nutrient criteria
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Rick Scott
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SB 1808
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Tax Refund Programs
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Tom Feeney
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Politics
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Most Lawmakers Score High in AIF Report Card
By:
Eric Giunta
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Posted: May 29, 2013 4:00 PM
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AIF
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Associated Industries of Florida
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Bill Montford
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Career and Professional Education Act of 2013
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Clay Ingram
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Florida Chamber of Commerce
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Gwen Margolis
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Health Care Reform
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Katie Edwards
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Kelli Stargel
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Manufacturing Competitiveness Act
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News
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property insurance reform
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Tom Feeney
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Politics
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Florida Voices: 2013-2014 Families First Budget
By:
Eric Giunta
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Posted: May 21, 2013 3:55 AM
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2013-2014 Florida Families First Budget
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AIF
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Associated Industries of Florida
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Bill Johnson
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Career and Professional Education Act
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Carol Dover
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Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Projects
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Dominic M. Calabro
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Don Gaetz
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Eric Eikenberg
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Everglades Foundation
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Everglades Restoration Plan
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Florida Democratic Party
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Florida Ports Council
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Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
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Florida TaxWatch
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Forida Legislature
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Frank T. Brogan
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FRLA
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HEP
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Hospitality Education Program
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Michelle Poole
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News
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Paul Anderson
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PortMiami
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Rick Scott
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Scott Arceneaux
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State University System of Florida
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Tampa Port Authority
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The Arc of Florida
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Tom Feeney
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Will Weatherford
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Politics
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Safe Now Maybe, But ... John Wood's House Seat a Target
By:
Jeff Henderson
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Posted: April 23, 2013 3:55 AM
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ACU
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Alex Sink
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American Conservative Union
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Associated Industries of Florida
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Dennis Ross
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Florida Chamber of Commerice
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Health Innovation Subcommittee
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John Lindsey
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John Wood
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Karen Cooper Welzel
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News
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Rock Scott
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Politics
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Rick Scott Opposes, Business Community Divided on, House Medicaid Alternative
By:
Eric Giunta
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Posted: April 12, 2013 3:55 AM
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AIF
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Associated Industries of Florida
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Bill Herrle
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Edie Ousley
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Florida Chamber of Commerce
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Florida Health Choices Plus Program
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Florida House of Representatives
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Florida Senate
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Medicaid expansion
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National Federation of Independent Business
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News
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NFIB
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Perry Thurston
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Rick Scott
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Will Weatherford
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Politics
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Nutrient Criteria Battle: Florida, Not EPA, Knows Best How to Care for Its Waters
By:
Anne Smith
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Posted: March 15, 2013 4:30 PM
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Adam Putnam
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AIF
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Associated Industries of Florida
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DEP
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EarthJustice
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Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Florida Chamber of Commerce
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Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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Florida Water Advocates
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Herschel Vinyard
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House Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee
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Marco Rubio
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Matt Caldwell
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News
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NNCs
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Numeric Nutrient Task Force
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nutrient limits
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Obama
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Pam Bondi
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Politics
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AIF, Florida Chamber Divided on Casino Gambling, Taxes for Online Travel Companies, and Obamacare?
By:
Eric Giunta
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Posted: March 5, 2013 3:55 AM
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AIF
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Associated Industries of Florida
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bed tax
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Business
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casino gambling
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charter schools
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Citizens Property Insurance
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corporate income taxes
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Daubert standard
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expert witness standards
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Florida Chamber of Commerce
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Florida House Civil Justice Subcommittee
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Frye standard
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Internet Sales Tax
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Mark Wilson
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Medicaid expansion
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News
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Obamacare
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online learning
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online travel companies
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Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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PPACA
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sales taxes
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Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics degree programs
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services tax
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STEM degree programs
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virtual education
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“Where We Stand: A Guide to the Florida Chamber's 2013 Business Agenda”
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Latest eFairness Effort Moving Again in Senate
By:
Jim Turner
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Posted: February 6, 2013 3:55 AM
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AIF
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Amazon
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Associated Industries of Florida
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Business
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Florida Chamber of Commerce
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Florida Department of Revenue
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Nancy Detert
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News
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Rick Scott
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SB 316
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Senate Bill 316
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Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee
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What They’re Saying: Rick Scott’s $74.2 Billion Agenda 'Is All About Growth'
By:
Jim Turner
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Posted: January 31, 2013 6:00 PM
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AIF
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Alex Lopes
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Ananth Prasad
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Associated Industries of Florida
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Bob Burleson
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Doug Wheeler
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Enterprise Florida
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FDOT
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Florida College System
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Florida Forever Coalition
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Florida Medical Association
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Florida PBA
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Florida Ports Council
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Florida Transportation Builders’ Association
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Joe Pickens
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Lauren Book
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Matt Puckett
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News
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Pam Stewart
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Quick Response Training
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Randy Hanna
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Scott Howat
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Seminole State College
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Space Florida
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St. Johns River State College
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Timothy J. Stapleton
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Tom Feeney
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Tony Bennett
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Visit Florida
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Politics
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Government
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Business, Environmental Advocates Push for Leaner Citizens Insurance
By:
Jim Turner
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Posted: January 26, 2013 3:55 AM
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AIF
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American Consumer Institute Center for Citizen Research
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Americans for Prosperity - Florida
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Associated Industries of Florida
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Audubon of Florida
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Business
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Citizens Property Insurance Corp.
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David Christian
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Florida Chamber of Commerce
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Florida Consumer Action Network
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Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund
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Florida Wildlife Federation
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Jeff Atwater
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News
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The R Street Institute
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Thomas C. Feeney
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No Easy 'A' for Rick Scott's Teacher Pay Hike
By:
Jim Turner
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Posted: January 24, 2013 3:55 AM
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AIF Tom Feeney
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Andy Ford
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Associated Industries of Florida
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Barbara Feingold
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Chamber of Southwest Florida
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Clay County Chamber of Commerce
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DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce
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Don Gaetz
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Florida Cabinet
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Florida Education Association
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Florida Realtors
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Gary Chartrand
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Inc.
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John Padget
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Joseph Joyner
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Lastinger Center for Learning
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News
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North Port Economic Development Corporation
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Parametric Solutions
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Peg Smith
,
Rick Scott
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Science & Technology Education Innovation Center
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StudentsFirst
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Tony Bennett
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U.S. Cyber Solutions
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UF
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University of Florida
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Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce
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Wayne Blanton
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Will Weatherford
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Politics
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Government
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Tom Price: Florida Right to Reject State-based Health Care Exchange, Medicaid Expansion
By:
Jim Turner
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Posted: January 11, 2013 3:55 AM
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Affordable Care Act
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AIF
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Associated Industries of Florida
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Health Care Affordability Summit
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Medicaid
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News
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president Obama
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Rick Scott
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Tom Price
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Politics
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Joe Negron, Governor ‘Reasonable’ to Question Health Care Cost
By:
Jim Turner
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Posted: January 10, 2013 1:59 PM
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Affordable Care Act
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AIF
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Associated Industries of Florida
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Florida CHAIN
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Health Care Summit
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Joe Negron
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News
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Rick Scott
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Senate Select Committee on Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act
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Politics
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Government
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FMA Makes Its Presence Felt in Round One of Session's Drug Dispensing Battle
By:
Nancy Smith
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Posted: January 10, 2013 3:55 AM
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Associated Industries of Florida
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Automated HealtCare
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Don Gaetz
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FIC
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Florida Chamber of Commerce
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Florida Division of Workers' Compensation
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Florida Insurance Council
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Florida Medical Association
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FMA
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Jeff Scott
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Kevin McCarty
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Lori Lovgren
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National Council on Compensation Isurance
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National Federation of Independent Business
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NCCI
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News
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repackaged drugs
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Sam Miller
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Three-Member Panel
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Tom Panza
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Politics
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Business Advocates Roll Out Support for Rick Scott's Call to Cut Taxes on Manufacturing Equipment
By:
Jim Turner
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Posted: January 10, 2013 3:55 AM
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Associated Industries of Florida
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Bill Foster
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Bob Buckhorn
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Bolton Medical Solutions
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Buddy Dyer
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Business
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Carlos Gimenez
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Florida Chamber of Commerce
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Florida Economic Development Council
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Florida Port Council
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Florida Retail Federation
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Florida Tucking Association
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Florida United Business Association
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National Federation of Independent Businesses
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News
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Parametric Solutions
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Quick Response Training Program
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Rick Scott
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Small Business Development Council
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Transportation Builders Association
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Legislators to Focus on Health Care, Budget and the Three E's: Education, Elections and Ethics
By:
Jim Turner
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Posted: December 31, 2012 3:55 AM
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Affordable Care Act
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Amy Baker
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Associated Industries of Florida
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Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
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Don Gaetz
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Everglades Foundation
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Florida Chamber of Commerce
,
Florida Retail Federation
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healthcare
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Internet cafes
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News
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Obamacare
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Rick Scott
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Will Weatherford
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Politics
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Government
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Florida Economy Displayed Life in 2012 without Addition of New Casinos
By:
Jim Turner
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Posted: December 26, 2012 3:55 AM
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AIF
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Associated Industries of Florida
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Business
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Disney
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Enterprise Florida
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Florida Chamber of Commerce
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Florida Legislature
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Genting
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News
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Rick Scott
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Surprise! EPA Will Impose Nutrient Criteria on Remaining Florida Waterways
By:
Nancy Smith
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Posted: December 2, 2012 2:00 AM
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Associated Industries of Florida
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David Guest
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DEP
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Environmental Confederation of Southwest Florida
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Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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Florida Farm Bureau Federation
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Florida League of Cities
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Florida Wildlife Federation
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Jim Giattina
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John Hoblick
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Nature Conservancy of Southwest Florida
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News
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numeric nutrient criteria
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Scott Dudley
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Sierra Club
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St. Johns Riverkeeper
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Tom Feeney
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water pollution
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water rules
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Government
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Alan Hays to Bring Back Cost-Regulating Doctors' Drug Dispensing Bill
By:
Jim Turner
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Posted: December 1, 2012 3:55 AM
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Alan Hays
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Associated Industries of Florida
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Automated Healthcare Solutions
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Business
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Charlie Crist
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drug repackaging
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Florida Chamber of Commerce
,
Mike Haridopolos
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News
,
workers' compensation
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Leaders High on Rick Scott's Drive to Lessen Small-Business Income Tax Burden
By:
Jim Turner
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Posted: November 8, 2012 3:00 PM
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AIF
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Associated Industries of Florida
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Bill Herrle
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Business
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Business Income Tax
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David Hart
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Florida Chamber of Commerce
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Florida Democratic Party
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Florida Realtors Association
,
Florida Retail Federation
,
John Sebree
,
National Realtors
,
News
,
NFIB/Florida
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Rick McAllister
,
Rick Scott
,
Tom Feeney
,
Will Weatherford
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Florida Workers’ Comp Rates to Grow 6.1 Percent
By:
Jim Turner
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Posted: October 27, 2012 3:55 AM
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AIF
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Alan Hays
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Associated Industries of Florida
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Automated Healthcare Solutions
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Business
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Charlie Crist
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Florida Chamber of Commerce
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Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
,
Kevin McCarty
,
Mike Haridopolos
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National Council on Compensation Insurance
,
News
Full Story
Citizens Property Wants Independent Eyes to Ensure Depopulation Plan Reduces Risks
By:
Jim Turner
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Posted: October 20, 2012 3:55 AM
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American Integrity Insurance Company of Florida
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Associated Industries of Florida
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Business
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Carlos Lacasa
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Citizens Property Insurance Corp
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Frank Artiles
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Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Company
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Jeff Atwater
,
John Thrasher
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Mike Fasano
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News
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Robin Smith Westcott
,
Tom Feeney
,
Will Weatherford
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John Thrasher, Bryan Nelson, AIF Back Citizens' Property Depopulation Loan Program
By:
Jim Turner
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Posted: October 4, 2012 7:00 PM
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Associated Industries of Florida
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Barry Gilway
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Bryan Nelson
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Business
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Citizens Property Insurance
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Dave Newell
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Florida Association of Independent Insurance Agents
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Frank Artiles
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John Thrasher
,
Mike Fasano
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News
,
Robin Smith Westcott
,
Tom Feeney
Full Story
Florida Consumer Advocate Calls for More Analysis of Citizens' Property Depopulation
By:
Jim Turner
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Posted: October 1, 2012 3:00 PM
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AIF
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Americans for Prosperity-Florida
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Associated Industries of Florida
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Business
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Carlos Lacasa
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Citizens Property Insurance Corp
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Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate
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Florida TaxWatch
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Frank Artiles
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Mike Fasano
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News
,
Robin Smith Westcott
,
Tom Feeney
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Supporters Having Second Thoughts About Florida State Revenue Limitation Amendment?
By:
Eric Giunta
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Posted: September 25, 2012 3:55 AM
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AARP
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AIF
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Amendment 3
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American Association of Retired Persons
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Associated Industries of Florida
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conservatives
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Democrats
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Ellyn Setnor Bogdanoff
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FCC
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Florida Chamber of Commerce
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Florida Constitution
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Florida House of Representatives
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Florida League of Cities
,
Florida Legislature
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Florida Senate
,
Florida State Revenue Limitation Amendment
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Florida Statutes
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Maria Sachs
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News
,
Republicans
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smart cap
,
state revenue limitations
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TABOR
,
Taxpayer Bill of Rights
,
Politics
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AIF: Romney, Obama Contest a Dead Heat in Florida
By:
Jim Turner
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Posted: September 14, 2012 3:55 AM
TAGS:
AIG
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Associated Industries of Florida
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Mitt Romney
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News
,
president Obama
,
Tom Feeney
,
Politics
Full Story
Florida's Water Standard Request Continues to Tread Water at EPA
By:
Jim Turner
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Posted: September 12, 2012 3:55 AM
TAGS:
Associated Industries of Florida
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Bill Nelson
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Clean Water Act
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Conservancy of Southwest Florida
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DEP
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EarthJustice
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Environmental Protection Agency
,
EPA
,
Florida Chamber of Commerce
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Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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Florida League of Mayors
,
Gow Fields
,
Herschel Vinyard
,
Lisa Jackson
,
News
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president Obama
,
Rick Scott
,
Sierra Club
,
St. Johns Riverkeeper
,
Politics
,
Government
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Ex-Senate President Tom Lee Scores Primary Victory Over Rachel Burgin
By:
Jim Turner
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Posted: August 14, 2012 11:15 PM
TAGS:
Andy Gardiner
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Associated Industries of Florida
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Don Gaetz
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Elizabeth Belcher
,
Jack Latvala
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Joe Negron
,
Lenny Curry
,
News
,
Rachel Burgin
,
Republican Party of Florida
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RPOF
,
Tom Lee
,
Politics
Full Story
Lower Rates Yet to Appear in PIP Filings
By:
Jim Turner
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Posted: August 4, 2012 3:55 AM
TAGS:
AIF
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Associated Industries of Florida
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Business
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Florida Insurance Council
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Jeff Atwater
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News
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Office of Insurance Regulation
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OIR
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Personal injury protection auto insurance
,
PIP
,
Rick Scott
Full Story
Why This Democrat Will Be Voting for Mitt Romney
By:
Barney Bishop
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Posted: July 13, 2012 12:00 PM
In 1992, I was the executive director of the Florida Democratic Party. I managed political operations for the Democrats in one of the largest swing states in our nation.
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Barack Obama
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Bill Clinton
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Florida Democratic Party
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George W. Bush
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News
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