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Tuesday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
World markets rebounding as China stocks dive
China’s authorities appeared powerless to prevent a further slide in the country’s ailing stock market Tuesday, as the country’s main share index plunged for a fourth straight day, although many other markets showed signs of recovering. More from the Washington Post and CNN Money.
See also:
» Stock Markets' Wild Ride Likely Just the Beginning, Experts Say
» What the stock market correction says about the economy
» China injects fresh stimulus after stocks crash in country's 'Black Tuesday'
» South Florida companies take a hit in market meltdown
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Florida taxpayers pay up: June special session cost $651,000
Florida's budget stalemate cost taxpayers more than $651,000. That's how much the Florida Legislature spent to hold a June special session to pass a new budget. [Source: AP]
Gov. Rick Scott plans for remake of Florida's Constitution
Florida’s Constitution allows for a “revision commission” to meet every two decades to propose possible changes to the constitution, and Gov. Scott selects 15 of the 37 commissioners and a chair. [Source: Naples Daily News]
Gas prices expected to fall through year's end
Gasoline prices continue to fall, and the trend could continue through the rest of the year, travel club AAA said Monday. Across Florida, the average price of regular gas fell by 4 cents per gallon last week. The price was down 22 cents from a month ago and 96 cents from a year ago, AAA said. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
Column: Four steps to greater civility in the workplace
Call it civility, good manners or etiquette. Whatever you name it, we seem to be in short supply these days, everywhere, including the workplace. This is a shame, because I think civility and courtesy contribute to employee satisfaction and engagement, and can reduce turnover and workplace conflict. [Source: Gainesville Sun]
› UF to study rising sea levels in St. Augustine
The University of Florida for a study about the impacts of rising sea levels. Through the Florida Resilient Communities Initiative, UF students and faculty will work with the city to plan ahead for sea level changes.
› Tropical Storm Erika predicted to become hurricane
On the same day that Tropical Storm Danny degenerated into a remnant low, another tropical storm has formed in the Atlantic Ocean. Tropical Storm Erika formed in the mid-Atlantic late Monday night and was forecast to become a Category 1 hurricane, possibly by the weekend.
› Is the Miami area business friendly? Survey says C+
Miami earns average ratings for its business friendliness but gets a poor grade for the ease of starting a small business, according to Thumbtack’s annual Small Business Friendliness Survey.
› SBA lending up 52% in South Florida
South Florida saw a greater increase in small business lending than across the entire Southeast, according to data released by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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