Subcommittee advances bill tying state incentive eligibility to employer labor practices amid heated testimony HB 1387, conditioning Department of Commerce incentives on employer labor practices such as card‑check recognition, was reported favorably after extended public testimony from union representatives, construction trades workers, and proponents who said the measure protects secret‑ballot elections.

A heated debate unfolds over HB 1387, a bill that could reshape labor practices and the use of taxpayer dollars in Florida's incentive programs.

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Just released! @goodjobsfirst.org report on revenue lost to tax breaks in the STL area.
Updated with 2024 data.
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“We say: shield school taxes from abatements, give districts a say on TIFs, and curb data-center subsidies.”

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Team Volusia highlights recent business wins and urges incentive overhaul as land tightens Team Volusia reported recent outreach successes and named Amazon, Aura Aero and Boeing among recent arrivals; staff briefed the board on reduced developable land and urged reworking incentive programs to help smaller employers if large parcels are no longer available.

Daytona Beach is buzzing with excitement as Team Volusia secures major players like Amazon and Boeing, but challenges loom as available land tightens and new incentives are needed for smaller businesses.

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Update from the BOA: #BOAbb166 CS approved on a vote of 14 ayes to 1 no.😠

Ordinance no. 71620 (" #incentivereform ") needs an update to mandate that the BOA receive disclosure from a City of St. Louis government body of ALL incentives previously awarded to the business/developer & at the property.