Florida Legislature 2024: Halfway home

Seeking Rents – The Podcast

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Florida Legislature 2024: Halfway home

On Day 30 of the Florida Legislature's 60-day session, state lawmakers pick another fight with local governments while finding new ways to promote "classical" education.

Jason Garcia

Feb 08, 2024

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In this episode: The Florida Legislature’s 2024 session reaches the halfway point with state lawmakers starting a new fight with city and county leaders. Plus: Republican legislative leaders help Ron DeSantis get back on his feet.

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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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