Jim Turner

January 26, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Sen. Jason Brodeur said his proposal could benefit about 413,000 Floridians, including 247,000 public- and private-school teachers.

By Jim Turner

4 minute read

January 26, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Before the Champlain Towers collapse, building owners and property managers in Broward and Miami-Dade counties faced a recertification process when buildings approached their 40th anniversaries.

By Jim Turner

4 minute read

January 24, 2022 | Daily Business Review

The proposal came after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis clashed last year with Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, a Democrat running for governor, over DeSantis' unilateral appointment of Shawn Harrison as secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection.

By Jim Turner

4 minute read

January 20, 2022 | Daily Business Review

"I believe this number still meets the goals of the bill and that we also ensure that there is flexibility and accountability in the course of an emergency," Senate bill sponsor Danny Burgess said of the $500 million amount.

By Jim Turner

4 minute read

January 19, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Sen. Keith Perry said the proposal seeks to create a "fair, open competitive market" and will face some changes, but it won't block utilities from ongoing efforts to operate charging stations.

By Jim Turner

3 minute read

January 19, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Leon County Circuit Judge Layne Smith rejected a challenge by environmental groups to how voter-approved conservation money has been spent.

By Jim Turner

3 minute read

January 19, 2022 | Daily Business Review

"This is just to make sure, as a proactive approach, that people continue to play it," Joe Gruters, who doubles as chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, said.

By Jim Turner

3 minute read

January 14, 2022 | Daily Business Review

New districts need to be in place before qualifying for this year's elections begins June 13.

By Jim Turner

4 minute read

January 13, 2022 | Daily Business Review

"Put your banker hat on for a minute and think about how you would responsibly deploy this type of resource," one senator said.

By Jim Turner

4 minute read

January 13, 2022 | Daily Business Review

"I don't see anything in the bill, or the amendment that deters people from seeking this ordinance suspension for frivolous purposes or just for harassment," said Democratic Sen. Gary Farmer.

By Jim Turner

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