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Context Florida: Activists Shut Down Fracking With Fear
Fear just secured another victory. Under pressure from green activists, the Florida Senate voted down a bill that would have helped expand fracking, the drilling process used to extract oil and natural gas from deep underground. Activists recycled discredited arguments to scare citizens and legislators alike into believing that fracking will harm Florida’s environment. If […]
Orlando Sentinel: State viewpoint: What are the reasons behind rising auto insurance rates in Florida?
The next time you’re stopped at a traffic light, take a look to your right and there’s a pretty good possibility the driver next to you is texting. Look to your left, and you may see a pedestrian glued to his cellphone while attempting to cross the street. These types of distractions not only threaten […]
Context Florida: Julio Fuentes, U.S. Must Revamp Tax System To Be Competitive Globally
The Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce represents more than 3 million Hispanics and has affiliations with 150 local Hispanic chambers in the Sunshine State. Although this diverse group of business people and advocates don’t agree on everything, we are uniform in our strong belief in the need for a major overhaul of our nation’s […]
Sunshine State News: Solar Amendment Belongs on the Florida Ballot
Florida has spent recent years building up its reputation as a business-first state that is dedicated to finding ways to promote company growth, create jobs and stimulate the economy. One industry that is growing in Florida and is on the brink of a jobs boon is next-generation solar energy technology. According to a recent report […]
POLITICO: Environment, Energy Bills Squeeze through Final Senate Committee Meeting
By Bruce Ritchie 11:36 a.m. | Mar. 3, 2016 TALLAHASSEE — A trio of environmental bills and a pair involving renewable energy remained alive Thursday as they passed the last Senate Appropriations Committee meeting of the 2016 legislative session. All of the bills passed without debate and without opposing votes with time running out during […]
Sunshine State News: Allow Vulnerable Medicaid Recipients to Choose Their Pharmacies
BY BILL MINCY Most recently, many health insurance providers have drastically restricted Medicaid Managed Care networks throughout Florida. Those restrictions are forcing patients to leave their trusted pharmacist and go to a pharmacy their health plan chooses for them. Such unnecessary restrictions limit consumer choice, restrict healthy business competition and prevent access to community pharmacies. […]
CoreMessage Promotes Key Staff Member: Carrie Patrick as Director of Advocacy
TALLAHASSEE – CoreMessage Inc., a leading Florida public relations and grassroots advocacy firm, today announced the promotion of a key staff member, Carrie Patrick, from Account Manager to Director of Advocacy. In her new role, Carrie will be responsible for further enhancing grassroots advocacy and coalition building services for clients and help expand the firm’s […]
Orlando Sentinel: No storm in decade, yet insurance issues swirl
Forida has had a lot of time to get ready. It has been an unprecedented 10 years since the last major hurricane hit the state, but that is no reason for citizens, regulators and policymakers to become complacent. To put that streak in perspective, consider that from August 2004 to October 2005, six major hurricanes […]