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December 29th, 2022 || Economy, News and Public Affairs.

Gas prices in Florida could face a roller coaster ride and reach up to $4.45 by summer 2023

A tech company that monitors the fuel industry foresees gasoline prices in Florida above $4 a gallon in 2023.

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    With DeSantis set to end Federal unemployment assistance, Floridians make final push to save it

    Floridians are rallying virtually and in-person to keep Gov. Ron DeSantis from ending the $300-per-week Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. Many fear they will lose the ability to survive once the assistance ends on Saturday. LISTEN: Keeping the benefits would require little to no effort from the state of Florida and wouldn’t add any financial burden. And… Read more »

    June 4th, 2021

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    Florida labor unions say ending federal unemployment will pull $800 million from Florida economy, urges Governor to change course

    An organization representing labor unions in Florida said Gov. Ron DeSantis’s decision to turndown $300-per-week unemployment payments will pull $800 million from Florida’s economy. The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations launched a campaign urging DeSantis to change his mind on prematurely ending the federally funded program. Listen: The $300 unemployment supplement… Read more »

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    March 16th, 2021

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    Floridians still struggle with unemployment system a year into COVID-19 pandemic

    Here is a link to many coronavirus resources It’s been over a year since the COVID-19 pandemic caused a spike in Florida’s unemployment numbers. And Floridians are still saying the State’s website is a mess with many waiting months for their first payment. Listen: After four years working as an analyst in the CareCentrix auditing… Read more »

    March 11th, 2021

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    ‘The cavalry has arrived,’ Michigan Governor Whitmer, St. Pete Mayor Kriseman talk American Rescue Plan signing

    With the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan now law, Florida is set to receive billions in funding along with direct payments to citizens. St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman joined Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and others on a call Thursday to discuss the importance of the bill becoming law. LISTEN: Also joining the call was Milwaukee… Read more »

    February 11th, 2021

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    Florida man uses COVID stimulus to build garden, spread message of food independence

    An East Tampa man is gaining notoriety after he used his COVID-19 stimulus check to start a garden at his home. He’s trying to share his produce with the neighborhood and teach others about food independence. LISTEN: It’s second-to-last house on Michael Chaney’s block, just next to a set of railroad tracks that bisect the… Read more »

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    Legislators call for ‘people’s budget’ to prioritize Floridians and cure deficit

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    January 21st, 2021

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    M-CORES, sales tax and nude beaches. Pinellas residents give ideas to fix $2 billion budget woe.

    Members of Pinellas County’s legislative delegation met with their constituents Tuesday to discuss priorities for the coming 2021 session. Residents had plenty of ideas for how to fix Florida’s pandemic-induced budget woes. That included what to do with the M-CORES program, internet sales tax and even nude beaches. LISTEN: Florida’s $2.7 billion budget shortfall has… Read more »

    December 23rd, 2020

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    New stimulus package still excludes some citizens and taxpayers.

    Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The new $900 billion coronavirus stimulus package is still in limbo over President Donald Trump’s refusal to sign. And while it does fix a marriage penalty for citizens married to legal immigrants, millions of American’s and American taxpayers still won’t be getting stimulus checks. Mixed-status marriage penalty… Read more »

    December 22nd, 2020

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    Pandemic relief includes billions for independent venues

    Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The House and Senate Monday passed a long-overdue pandemic relief package that includes $15 billion in aid to independent venues and theaters. The Save Our Stages Act extends an essential lifeline to the shuttered live music industry. LISTEN: The Save Our Stages Act only took up about… Read more »

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