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Tuesday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
Speculation swirls around Gov. Scott's GOP summit
Florida will take center stage in the GOP political universe Tuesday when most of the major Republican presidential candidates speak in Orlando at an event hosted by Gov. Rick Scott that is fueling speculation about the governor's ambitions beyond his current office. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and WFTV.
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» Gov. Scott aims to put stamp on presidential race with Disney event
» Bush, Rubio, Walker, Christie all at Disney Tuesday
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Eyes on the prize: New leaders at Florida universities
Across Florida, five public universities and a handful of state colleges — along with a number of private schools — installed new presidents over the past year or two. At this in-depth article, we profile each of these new leaders. Access full story.
Health insurance rates could spike for 600,000 Floridians
Health insurance premiums for nearly 600,000 Floridians could go up more than 10 percent next year. Dena Mendelsohn, a health policy analyst at Consumers Union, the policy and advocacy arm of Consumer Reports, said this is the first year Florida officials can challenge the rates. More from WMFE and the AP.
Florida legislators return with plan to end budget stalemate
The Florida Legislature kicked off a 20-day special session Monday, with legislative leaders sounding more open to compromise as they race against the clock to pass a new state budget. More from the AP, the Times/Herald and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
See also:
» Legislators offer up concessions as session opens
» House to vote on FHIX but in debate over LIP it's starting over
» House Republicans set sights lower on tax cut prize
» Medicaid Expansion Plans Dying As Attention Shifts To Hospital Funding
Manufacturing growth accelerates for 1st time in 6 months
U.S. manufacturing growth accelerated in May for the first time in six months, propelled by more new orders and an increase in hiring. The pickup in factory activity suggests the economy may be growing again after shrinking in the first three months of the year. [Source: AP]
› Fernandina Beach competing for $110 million plant expansion
Rayonier Advanced Materials is looking at a major expansion of its Fernandina Beach facility. The company has entered in a non-binding agreement with Borregaard ASA, a Norwegian firm.
› Survey: 1 In 5 Would Not Evacuate For A Hurricane
If a named storm caused evacuation warnings, would you leave? Nearly one in five (18%) residents said they would not leave their homes. However, of those who would evacuate, half (49%) said they would only leave for a category three hurricane or greater.
› New generation of business owners rising from Orlando's Little Vietnam
The children of Little Vietnam's founders are taking over their parents' businesses, expanding and starting their own shops, and fusing what they learned from their immigrant elders with their own American experiences.
› Business supply chain students tour PortMiami
To bring real-life perspective to their studies, Ron Mesia, professor and director of the FIU College of Business’ Ryder Center for Supply Chain Management, brought 17 business students to PortMiami –the vibrant international port located in their own backyard.
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