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Miami Herald: Julio Fuentes, Medicaid expansion makes good sense
Acceptance in some red states shows it’s not a partisan issue. Failure to accept it imposes hidden tax on Florida residents. Would also create more than 100,000 jobs in Florida. BY JULIO FUENTES julio@fshcc.com In November, Montana became the 30th state to extend healthcare coverage to low-income, working uninsured people. Last week, Michigan and the […]
Sun Sentinel: Biofuel mandate does more harm than good
I disagree with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s Oct. 8 claim that government-funded fuel pumps for E85 and other ethanol-based fuels will “reduce our country’s environmental impact” and “deliver better and farther-reaching outcomes for taxpayers” in “More Pumps for Biofuels Coming to South Florida.” In a time of continued economic uncertainty, a $100 million dollar […]
Context Florida: Reforming the Renewable Fuel Standard would help our business community
With only a few remaining days in October, it’s important to highlight that this is National Manufacturing Month. Most of us understand how integral the manufacturing industry is to our city, state and country. Manufacturing drives our economy, creates products and services we rely on every day, builds infrastructure and generates job growth. We need […]
Tallahassee Democrat: Minority, women-owned businesses spotlighted during gala
Law firms, government officials, real estate professionals and PR pros were recognized during the Second Annual Minority Chamber Business Awards Gala on Friday evening. The black-tie optional event featured Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed as the keynote speaker, who’s been in office since 2010. It was hosted by the Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce, and it was […]
Palm Beach Post: Commentary— Wilma reminds of storms’ physical, economic damage
In the early hours of Oct. 24, 2005, Category 3 Hurricane Wilma came barreling into Collier County with winds up to 125 miles per hour. Ten years later, it’s important to look back at Wilma as a lesson in physical and financial preparation. As Wilma formed between Cuba and Mexico and strengthened into a major […]
Sun Sentinel: Hurricane Wilma reminds us of physical, economic damage storms creat
In the early hours of October 24, 2005, Category 3 Hurricane Wilma came barreling into Collier County with winds up to 125 miles per hour. Ten years later, it’s important to look back at Wilma as a lesson in physical and financial preparation. Wilma, which caused $17 billion in damage in Florida alone, was the […]
Context Florida: Barney Bishop, Self-promoting physician-owned hospitals will put patients at risk
It’s important for the public to know what legislative change means for our everyday lives. All too often common-sense policies are influenced by special interests and therefore compromise public benefit. For example, Acts H.R. 976 and H.R. 2513 appear to help improve our healthcare system, but in reality they would re-establish a bad policy for […]
Sunshine State News: Self-Referrals to Physician-Owned Hospitals Would Hurt Our Communities
The Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce encompasses all 67 counties in Florida, more than 40 local chambers of commerce and thousands of direct members and member companies. We work to improve the quality of life for every Hispanic and Hispanic business in Florida. One issue of critical importance to our members is affordable health […]