Florida Legislature 2024: Doubling down on an unconstitutional law

Seeking Rents – The Podcast

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Florida Legislature 2024: Doubling down on an unconstitutional law

Lawmakers in Florida are searching for more places to shut down discussions of racism and sexism.

Jason Garcia

Jan 31, 2024

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In this episode: The corporate and culture wars continue on Day 22 of the Florida Legislature’s 2024 session, with lawmakers attacking wage protections for workers but protecting statues for Confederate generals, all while loosening the laws around both child labor and guns.

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Seeking Rents – The Podcast

"Rent-seeking" is a term in economics that describes when a corporation uses its political influence to twist tax laws and other public policy in its favor. Seeking Rents – The Podcast brings you the stories of how that's happening in Florida, where corporate interests like Florida Power & Light, Big Sugar, and Walt Disney World wield enormous influence everywhere from local city halls to the state Capitol. Hosted by award-winning journalist Jason Garcia, Florida's leading corporate-accountability reporter.

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