Florida Legislature 2024: The pirates of Tallahassee

Seeking Rents – The Podcast

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Florida Legislature 2024: The pirates of Tallahassee

Florida lawmakers seal a final budget deal, in part by taking money from taxpayers in Tampa.

Jason Garcia

Mar 05, 2024

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In this episode: On Day 56 of the Florida Legislature’s 60-day session, lawmakers finally bring budget negotiations in for a landing — thanks to hundreds of millions of dollars in last-minute earmarks and hidden legislation. Plus: Bills pass to lower wages for construction workers and raise interest rates on low-income consumers.

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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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