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Florida Chamber of Commerce is a Business Heavyweight   

The Florida COC is one of the most influential business groups in the state. [read more]


Associated Industries of Florida is a Business Heavyweight   

Associated Industries of Florida is one of the most influential business groups in the state. [read more]


Florida Chamber and Associated Industries: A Side-by-Side Comparison   

The Florida Chamber and Associated Industries of Florida are Florida's two most influential business groups. Here's a side-by-sde comparison of similarities and differences. [read more]


The Heat Goes On   

Tobacco-related litigation continues in Florida. [read more]


Politicians Still Cashing in on Free Trips    

The rules have changed, but Florida's congressional delegation is still getting a free rides, paid for by private interests. [read more]


Judge Tries to Lighten Foreclosure Case Load    

The new rules are intended to help the court navigate a nearly 600 percent rise in foreclosure cases since 2006. [read more]


Grading Florida   

Find out how Florida scored in four key management categories: information, people, money and infrastructure.  [read more]


Cookies   

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Backbone   

From its enactment in 2001, the plan to restore what remains of the Everglades has been a vehicle with a lot of moving pieces. [read more]


Who's Lesley Blackner?   

Meet the woman whose ideas are hated by every business group in Florida. [read more]


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