FLORIDA TREND: Boycott Florida movement grows

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Boycott Florida movement grows

Florida’s $67 billion tourism industry could take a hit if opposition to the state’s Stand Your Ground law picks up steam.

Report: Water woes could hurt power plants

The Union of Concerned Scientists cites rising temperatures and worsening droughts as obstacles to keeping generators in operation.

Florida leaders want to state to develop its own test

Florida legislative leaders are requesting that the state withdraw from a national consortium drawing up tests to measure common core standards.

Florida ranks low on new America’s Top States for Business list

CNBC scored all 50 states on 51 measures of competitiveness developed with input from business groups including the National Association of Manufacturers and the Council on Competitiveness.

Wage debate delays guest worker visas for states

Employers who depend on seasonal foreign workers have scrambled to fill positions this year because of wrangling in Washington over how much these workers should be paid.


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