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Show me the Data ⚖️ This morning hit the low 30s and will peak at low 50s in the evening before temperatures drop back down to low 30s. FYI, Florida’s legal landscape is gearing up for key battles in education, healthcare, and civil rights. 🏛️ Meanwhile, Tallahassee continues to stand out among Florida's metro areas, particularly with its favorable cost of living index. Stay tuned for more insights on North Florida and the Sunshine State. And stay warm! 🚀

Quick Summary

In this 308th edition, geek out on this:

  • Local: TLH Stands Out Among Metro Areas

  • Law: 10 Big Legal Issues in FL for 2025

  • Featured: Piersica | Shell Awards Grant

  • TLH Weekend Events

LOCAL

COL INDEX

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✨🙌🏻 Tallahassee Stood Out Among Metro Areas with Below-Average Cost of Living in Q3 2024!

  • Tallahassee made headlines in 2024 as one of the most affordable urban areas in the nation! For Q3 2024, the Tallahassee urban area reported an overall composite Cost of Living Index (COLI) of 92.7%, meaning residents enjoyed a 7.3% lower cost of living compared to the average of 252 participating urban areas. 🏡💵

  • The Cost of Living Index, released by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER), highlighted regional cost differences in essential consumer goods and services, including groceries, healthcare, and housing. Tallahassee’s affordability positioned it as a standout for professional and managerial households in the top 20% of income brackets.

  • With data based on over 90,000 prices collected three times annually across 60 categories, the COLI was a vital resource for comparing living costs nationwide. This information enabled the Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) to showcase Tallahassee-Leon County’s competitive edge and attract new talent and businesses to the area.

  • Perspective:

    • A 4 Bedroom/ 3 Bath in a nice neighborhood with Grade A schools cost:

  • For those who relocated, started a business, or simply enjoyed the benefits of an affordable lifestyle, Tallahassee’s below-average cost of living was a key reason why the community thrived in 2024! 📊

LAW

LEGAL ISSUES IN FL

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✒️🧑🏻‍⚖️ What are the 10 big legal issues in Florida for 2025? We usually avoid sharing political topics. This is good to be aware of as it may impact businesses and community. | Tal Dem

  1. Book battles - The lawsuits cite First Amendment violations, while supporters say it removes inappropriate material.

  2. Campus closures - Students are pursuing refunds for services they paid for during COVID-19 campus closures, with cases pending in Florida courts.

  3. Gun age - The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing a Second Amendment challenge to Florida's 2018 law banning those under 21 from buying rifles and long guns.

  4. Medicaid eligibility - A class-action lawsuit claims Florida failed to properly notify individuals before ending their Medicaid coverage post-COVID.

  5. Redistricting fight - Voting rights groups challenge a 2022 redistricting plan, alleging it diminishes minority voting power.

  6. Social media platforms - Ongoing disputes exist over laws limiting tech platforms from banning political candidates and restricting minors’ social media access.

  7. Social media restrictions - Laws requiring parental consent for minors on social media face constitutional challenges from tech industry groups.

  8. 'Stop WOKE' - Challenges continue against a law limiting how universities teach about race-related topics, citing First Amendment violations.

  9. Trans laws - Legal battles over bans on Medicaid coverage and treatments for transgender individuals, including restrictions for minors and adults.

  10. Wetlands permitting - Florida and the federal government are appealing a ruling that reversed the state’s authority to issue certain wetland permits.

FEATURED PARTNER

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Piersica | Shell Awards Grant

  • Piersica Inc. has received a Shell GameChanger grant to accelerate the development of its innovative solid-state battery technology last year - April 2024. ⚡

  • Shell GameChanger supports innovative companies in transforming their early-stage ideas into commercial realities. The partnership will not only provide Piersica with seed funding for a proof of concept, but also with expertise and support for technology development and scale-up. This grant reaffirms Piersica's innovative approach and its potential to contribute to the global shift towards more sustainable energy solutions. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽 | View Full Press Release

Source: Piersica and Stacey Gaswirth

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