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Higher electric bills set for January in Florida
Florida regulators approved utility costs that means higher electric bills in January for homeowners and businesses.
Central Florida food service workers could strike next month, amid ongoing contract negotiations
As the possibility of a nationwide rail strike looms over the holidays, and ongoing strikes by workers in multiple industries across the country continue, there is another impending strike threat closer to home in Central Florida. Last week, over 200 food service workers at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida voted unanimously to… Read more »
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MidPoint: Sen. Jeff Brandes On Florida Politics & Policies
Libertarian Sen. Jeff Brandes, the most interesting Republican in Florida politics, is leaving the Florida Senate due to term limits. He joined us to discuss his passion for policy over politics, and his post-office plans for a policy “Do-Tank,” The Florida Policy Project to focus on criminal justice reform, property insurance, transportation, and housing affordability.
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MidPoint: DeSantis’ “Anti-Woke” Investments of State Funds
Gov. DeSantis announced a new “Stop Woke” policy to bar investments of State funds in companies or funds that adopt Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Florida will no longer consider using issues like climate change or racial justice awareness to influence investments by rating a company’s values. Adam Hattersley, candidate for Florida Chief Financial Officer, and State Rep. Andrew Learned discussed this new policy and Florida’s refusal to divest from Russian investments, and how this may impact Florida’s finances and pensioners’ retirements.
“A Life of Struggles” on Morning Energy
According to a CNN news report (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObFzQ-FUC5g) , in 2022 inflation is the number one economic crisis that plagues Americans. Inflation is also the highest that it has been in over 40 years and has driven up the price of food, gasoline, and shelter. Additionally, it is estimated that the typical American household is spending nearly $500… Read more »
MidPoint: what’s the deal with property insurance?
Amid rising costs of living in the state of Florida and a housing crisis, homeowners’ insurance is in a crisis of its own. Property insurance rates are rising astronomically, and the public outcry had led to Governor DeSantis to call for a special legislative session this month to address the problem. Discussing the crisis on MidPoint this week was Sean Shaw, an attorney, and former Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate.
Surly Voices: The Deal with the Economy
Prices are going up, people are complaining, and suddenly the joke of “in this economy?” is less funny. This week on Surly Voices, the hosts were joined by Benjamin Wilson and Scott Ferguson to discuss why everything is so expensive, where we’re going, and what it all means. Listen to the full episode here:https://sound.wmnf.org/sound/wmnf_220407_100600_surly1_460.MP3 Scott… Read more »
WaveMakers: United Way’s Jessica Muroff on the housing crisis
Jessica Muroff, CEO of United Way Suncoast, talks about the housing crisis.
WaveMakers: Jennifer Yeagley, CEO of the St. Petersburg Free Clinic
When it comes to fighting for equitable treatment and a healthier lifestyle, Jennifer Yeagley is at the forefront. She is the CEO of St. Petersburg Free Clinic, an organization helping to give everyone an opportunity to live healthily. Yeagley spoke with WMNF WaveMakers on March 1.
