Government & Regulations

Women-Owned Businesses in Florida Face Threat from Proposed Legislation

Florida is home to more than a million women-owned businesses that have persevered through the pandemic, natural disasters, and continue to serve their communities. However, proposed legislation in the Florida

Tailrow Insurance Company Approved to Write Homeowners Policies in Florida

Florida homeowners may have a new option when it comes to purchasing property insurance thanks to a new startup. Tailrow Insurance Company is the first insurer to be approved by

Building Resilient Communities: The Role of the Inflation Reduction Act in Florida’s Clean Energy Future

The Inflation Reduction Act presents a real opportunity for Floridians to accelerate their transition to clean and renewable energy. The Act authorized $369 billion in funding to address climate change,

Battle Between Governor DeSantis and Disney Escalates with Proposed Revocation of Development Agreement

The battle between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Walt Disney Co. continues to escalate. DeSantis recently announced that the state legislature will file a bill to revoke an agreement Disney

Florida House Proposes $1.38B in Tax Breaks for Businesses and Shoppers

Florida lawmakers are working on a package of tax breaks for businesses and shoppers worth $1.38 billion. The package includes a variety of measures, such as sales-tax “holidays” and cutting

E-Cigarette Maker Juul Labs to Pay $462 Million in Settlement Over Marketing to Minors

E-cigarette company Juul Labs has agreed to pay $462 million over the next eight years to settle claims made by six US states, including California and New York, along with

Proposed Legislation Sparks Debate on the Future of Florida’s Hemp Industry

Florida’s hemp industry is at odds with a legislative proposal that they say could negatively impact their businesses. The bill in question is aimed at establishing a maximum THC potency

Protecting Children or Censorship? Debate Over Florida Bill Continues

A proposed law in Florida is causing concern among some members of the LGBTQ+ community. The law, called Senate Bill 1438, aims to protect children from being exposed to live

The Slow Uptake of Florida’s Digital Driver’s License

For years, Florida lawmakers have been discussing the idea of replacing physical driver’s licenses with digital ones on smartphones. In November 2021, Florida introduced digital driver’s licenses through an app

HB 1475: The Threat to Florida’s Hemp Industry and How Patrick O’Brien is Leading the

Patrick O’Brien, a veteran and the founder of Learn Sativa University and SaveFLHemp.org, recently spoke before the Florida House of Representatives, imploring the representatives to protect the state’s thriving hemp