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› Condos would be eligible for home hardening grants if Legislature agrees
Since Florida began making thousands of dollars available to single-family homeowners for storm-hardening improvements, condominium owners have wondered why they were left out. That could change on July 1 if a bill introduced to the Florida House of Representatives on Wednesday is enacted during the upcoming legislative session that begins on Jan. 9.
› The future of the US economy is in the South
Population growth is among the key drivers of economic growth, and Americans are clustering in the South. The 16 states that make up the region, per BofA, accounted for 39% of the entire US population as of 2022. Since 1960, the region has been responsible for nearly half of the increase in the US population.
› Fertilizer legislation, which impacts algae blooms, is likely to come for Florida's 2024 session
The advocacy organization 1000 Friends of Florida recently discussed what to expect ahead of the state’s legislative session, which starts Jan. 9. Haley Busch, with the nonprofit, said near the end of the last session, a pause on local fertilizer ordinances was "slipped" into the state's budget, so it wasn’t a standalone bill.
› Boom! Yipe! How to protect your dog from freaking out over New Year's fireworks
Break out the fireworks for New Year's Eve! But remember that for your dog, this could be one of the most terrifying nights of the year. Lots of weird stuff happening. Lots of new people at the party. Unfamiliar smells. But the worst are the massive booms and deafening cracks turning your neighborhood into a brilliantly colored combat zone for hours at a time.
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