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What you need to know about Florida today
Florida Supreme Court approves overhaul of congressional maps
The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday approved a plan to overhaul state congressional boundaries that a judge had declared unconstitutionally gerrymandered, a move that jeopardizes several incumbents in the 2016 election. Full story is here. Also see the Times/Herald, and the AP.
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» Florida Supreme Court opinion
U.S. companies step up hiring in November
American businesses stepped up hiring last month, led by strong gains in retail, finance and other service industries, a private survey found. Payroll processor ADP said Wednesday that companies added 217,000 jobs last month, the most in five months. More from ADP, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, and NJBiz.
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» Private payrolls, compensation data point to sturdy jobs market
Charter school reforms back under consideration
An effort by Florida lawmakers to make charter schools more accountable for their operations — while also removing barriers for new schools to open — is getting traction once again in the state House. [Source: Miami Herald]
Auto sales hit 14-year high in November
Black Friday promotions — some of which began well before Thanksgiving — pushed last month's sales to a 14-year high of 1.3 million, just short of a record for the month. Sales were up 1.4 percent from last November, according to Autodata Corp. [Source: AP]
Should you borrow money from a BDC instead of a bank?
Despite a loosening credit market, access to capital for small businesses lags behind the economic recovery. To fill the void, dozens of private firms known as business development companies (BDCs) are making mid-size direct cash loans available to small to middle-market companies throughout the country. [Source: NFIB]
› Sarasota airport looks to lure more nonstop flights
Conversations continue with major airlines as airport officials at Sarasota-Bradenton International persist in trying to add more nonstop flights for the region.
› Bill to open the door to fracking in Florida moves forward
Florida could be opened up to fracking under a bill that would require the Department of Environmental Protection to study and set regulations for the method of oil and gas drilling.
› Startups use Art Week for launch events, networking
With champagne and red Ferraris or food trucks and yoga on the green, South Florida startups have found innovative ways to make splashy debuts or market their brands during Miami Art Week.
› Florida medical-tourism bill would direct Enterprise Florida spending
A Senate panel Tuesday approved a bill aimed at boosting "medical tourism,'' which could attract out-of-state residents to seek care from Florida hospitals and other health providers.
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