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Despite China Slowdown, Global Economy Expected To Gain Momentum In 2016 And 2017
A slowing China won’t stop the global economy from gaining momentum over the next two years. Global trade and economic growth, hampered throughout 2015 by a broad slowdown in China, are expected to stage a modest resurgence over the next two years. More from the International Business Times and Reuters.
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» Economic outlook and interim economic outlook
"We new that if we didn't do something, the solar industry would be set back 10 years in Florida." -- Stephen Smith, executive director, Floridians for Solar Choice
Florida Trend Exclusive
Dueling over the sun
More solar power is coming to Florida. Two constitutional amendments vying for ballot status next November aim to shape how it arrives — and who profits. But what will happen if both amendments pass? Access full story.
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» Rooftop solar systems vs. solar farm dynamics
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Big spending expected for state legislative races in 2016
National Republican and Democratic groups have set record-high fundraising goals as they try to influence the outcome of 2016 state legislative races. Independent political committees appear likely to join the fray. [Source: AP]
State's fraud crackdown slows unemployment payments
Florida's efforts to crack down on rampant unemployment fraud are delaying payments to people who truly are entitled to them, lawyers and advocates for the unemployed say. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
Could olives be Florida's next big crop?
Despite all the naysayers, a number of growers are experimenting with olives around the state, working with University of Florida agriculture professors and entomologists to find out exactly which varieties, planted exactly where and harvested exactly when. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
› Three special sessions of Florida Legislature likely to cost taxpayers over $1M
In the course of just seven months, the budget fell apart and the House and the Senate fell short of agreement on redrawing congressional and Senate districts. In total, the cost to taxpayers of repeated special sessions this year is likely to exceed $1 million.
› Manufacturers fear loss of tax exemption on equipment
Manufacturers are warning that the economy and jobs will suffer if Florida allows a tax exemption on equipment purchases to expire. Unless lawmakers take action this spring, the sales tax exemption will disappear as of 2017.
› UF researchers to study organic strawberry production
Researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences will address production constraints for organic strawberry producers, thanks to a new $2 million federal grant.
› All Aboard Florida to release first images of its trains Monday
All Aboard Florida will release the first images of its trains on Monday, as part of a marketing event the company said it will hold to “unveil” its passenger service between Miami and Orlando.
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