Michelle Smith, chair of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Leadership Council, said that Florida's legal reforms are saving consumers millions and protecting small businesses.
The Florida Chamber Foundation has released a comprehensive research report titled "Aligning Math Education to Workforce Needs: Insights From Florida’s Employers."
Jerry Theodorou, director of the Finance, Insurance and Policy Program at the R Street Institute, said that Florida’s tort reforms have contributed to lowering insurance rates.
Tiger Joyce, president of the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA), has expressed concerns regarding a bill that aims to remove caps on medical malpractice damages in Florida.
Brian Wright, deputy press secretary for Governor Ron DeSantis, said that Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez is working to reverse the state’s tort reform through legislation that would raise insurance premiums and reopen the door to large payouts...
Florida TaxWatch is set to honor the 2024-25 Principal Leadership Awards (PLA) winners at a luncheon on May 14 during its Spring Board Meeting at The Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota.
Helen Aguirre Ferré, former executive director of the Florida Republican Party, said that litigation abuse is a significant factor in driving up costs, with 76% of Florida homeowners' claims in 2019 resulting in lawsuits, which led to higher...
John Cardillo, host of "America Talks Live" on Newsmax, has expressed concerns regarding Florida Senate leaders, including President Ben Albritton and Senator Joe Gruters.
John Cardillo, host of "America Talks Live" on Newsmax, said GOP lawmakers in Florida were avoiding accountability and prioritizing the interests of the trial bar over those of their constituents.
Fredric Dicker, a former editor of the New York Post, said that Florida's litigation reforms have disproven critics and are strengthening freedom, the economy, and insurance markets.
James Rosone, CEO of Frontline Publishing, said that Florida's tort reform is addressing an insurance crisis worsened by trial lawyers, fraudulent roofing schemes, and frivolous claims.
Allen McGinniss, principal of the McGinniss Himmel Insurance Agency, said that Florida's insurance market was severely impacted by lawsuits and fraud prior to 2022.
David Biddle, chairman of the Gilchrist County Republican Party, said that despite lacking support from GOP voters, Speaker Daniel Perez and his team are pressuring Republicans to roll back key tort reforms, benefiting the trial lawyer lobby.
Paul Renner, former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, has said in a recent Wall Street Journal op-ed that Florida's reforms have effectively ended litigation abuse and now serve as a model for other states.
Mike Caruso, the state representative for Florida's District 87, has expressed concerns over HB 1181, suggesting it favors trial attorneys over Floridians.
In a significant development for Florida Rising, one of the state's largest independent political organizations, Victricia Simmons has been appointed as the new Executive Director.
The recent conclusion of the 2025 Florida Regular Legislative Session has resulted in the passage of various initiatives aligned with priorities set by the Florida Chamber of Commerce.
Florida lawmakers passed HB1205, legislation that substantially restricts the citizen-led amendment process, on the final day of their legislative session.