Florida House Republicans are proposing tax cuts for utilities and businesses, while offering fewer tax breaks for consumers, particularly those facing sky-high property insurance premiums. The situation is exacerbated by rising home prices and skyrocketing insurance costs, particularly in Southwest Florida cities like Cape Coral. Despite Governor Ron DeSantis' suggestion to waive the property insurance tax, which could save homeowners a couple of hundred dollars annually, his proposal has been ignored. This comes amid a backdrop of Florida Republicans distancing themselves from DeSantis following his presidential campaign, with a Super PAC supporting him spending $130 million only to see him lose Iowa by 30 points and drop out. Additionally, two Florida insurance companies have announced a 50% rate increase, further highlighting the state's insurance crisis.
Florida Republican says Ron DeSantis lost a "lot of support" in state https://t.co/3Iu88pIds4 https://t.co/FAR1t5PzAe
Oh... Housing prices are falling in southwest Florida as high insurance costs and other expenses have dented the region's affordability https://t.co/mHyy2r3OXv via @economics
The Republican Party of #Florida’s new platform that promotes culture wars & opposes giving the voters a say on abortion rights ignores the issues most important to Floridians & could hurt party’s fortunes, political analysts say. https://t.co/3fYfemPSju via @SteveLemongello
Florida Republican lawmakers are increasingly shunning DeSantis and his legislative priorities after his disastrous presidential campaign. Super PAC supporting DeSantis spent $130 million only to lose Iowa by 30 points and drop out. https://t.co/eifWDL592I
Editorial: #Florida lawmakers try to big-foot local government again. This time it hurts workers https://t.co/S2W6fpelji
Florida home prices fall as surging insurance costs scare buyers https://t.co/67eDPZ5S2i https://t.co/AJBv3CCFyQ
#Florida @GovRonDeSantis & his GOP allies in the Legislature are clamping down on FL’s politically blue communities with an array of bills targeting local govts’ ability to tax, regulate & respond to issues. https://t.co/OF5ier4jOj via @JKennedyReport
Thank You Ron Desantis-Two Florida insurance companies announce 50% rate increase. Perhaps if you had addressed Florida's insurance problem instead of running around Iowa demonstrating to people that you are a socially awkward misfit we'd be better off. https://t.co/1tyv39AVmE
Thank You Ron Desantis-Two Florida insurance companies announce 50% rate increase. Perhaps if you had addressed Florida's insurance problem instead of running around Iowa demonstrating to people that you are socially awkward misfit we'd be better off. https://t.co/1tyv39AVmE
Florida lawmakers try to big-foot local government again. This time it hurts workers | Opinion https://t.co/6kBKbcFJKx
Ron DeSantis ignored by Florida Republicans upon return https://t.co/SkwZj0BjeZ https://t.co/7PFpyeYG7c
NEW: Florida House Republicans are proposing tax breaks for utilities and businesses. But they don't want @GovRonDeSantis' idea to waive the property insurance tax, which could save homeowners up to a couple hundred dollars per year. w/@mahoneysthename: https://t.co/LSRjXYbfdH
#Florida Republican lawmakers propose tax cuts for utilities -- but not homeowners https://t.co/L7jlOCgb62 via @lmower3 & @mahoneysthename
My hometown, Cape Coral, and its neighboring cities in SW Florida are seeing some of the biggest drops in home prices and rising inventories. Skyrocketing insurance is partly to blame. https://t.co/zgR4xoR5ID
NEW: Florida House Republicans are proposing cutting taxes for utilities and businesses. But they’re pitching fewer tax breaks this year for everyday consumers, including for Floridians experiencing sky-high property insurance premiums. https://t.co/ud8HOwS2KP