Wednesday's Afternoon Update
Solar proponents square off with power utilities
Americans are installing rooftop solar power systems at an unprecedented rate thanks to plunging panel prices and growing concerns about climate change. But not everyone can partake in the boom. More at the International Business Times.
See also:
» Florida utility battles pit solar advocates against natural gas expansion
» Florida utilities work to stop rooftop solar
Florida House folds plans for big gaming bill
House Republican Leader Dana Young, R-Tampa, on Tuesday confirmed what has been speculated for months: this won't be the year for gaming expansion, destination resort casinos, or even new games for the Seminole Tribe. More at the Tampa Bay Times.
For millennials, a housing hitch in Manatee
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The youngest generation of Manatee County’s workforce is encountering difficulties finding housing it considers affordable and acceptable. The bulk of housing in Manatee is single-family homes, which young singles do not prefer and cannot afford. More at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
What Medicaid expansion means for one Tallahassee business owner
Florida’s healthcare concerns are on the rise as discussions about Medicaid expansion slow to a crawl in the legislature. . Local business owner Kim Williams is one of the voices representing Florida’s small business owners. More at WFSU.
Expiration date looms for Florida Enterprise Zones
A state-sponsored job-creation program that serves two large swaths of Jacksonville is due to expire this year — and may not be renewed. The future of Florida’s “enterprise zones” is uncertain. More at WJCT.
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