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AIF 2016 Legislative Priorities Unveiled

The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) released its 2016 legislative agenda, outlining key issues of water policy through its H20 Coalition, workers' compensation reform via its Workers' Compensation Coalition, information technology issues with its IT Council, and energy policies through its Florida Energy Council and Mineral Rights Working Group. AIF President Tom Feeney said the organization will advocate for its members on these issues during the 2016 legislative session to create a business-friendly climate in Florida. In addition, AIF supports Governor Rick Scott's proposed $79.3 billion budget that includes tax cuts totaling $1 billion to stimulate job growth and prosperity in the state.

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AIF 2016 Legislative Priorities Unveiled

The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) released its 2016 legislative agenda, outlining key issues of water policy through its H20 Coalition, workers' compensation reform via its Workers' Compensation Coalition, information technology issues with its IT Council, and energy policies through its Florida Energy Council and Mineral Rights Working Group. AIF President Tom Feeney said the organization will advocate for its members on these issues during the 2016 legislative session to create a business-friendly climate in Florida. In addition, AIF supports Governor Rick Scott's proposed $79.3 billion budget that includes tax cuts totaling $1 billion to stimulate job growth and prosperity in the state.

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For Immediate Release

Friday, January 8, 2016


Contact
Sarah Bascom, sarah@[Link], 850.294.6636
Kristen Bridges, kristen@[Link], 850.545.1917

AIF Announces its 2016 Legislative Priorities


AIF to Lead Way for Florida Businesses on Water, Workers Compensation,
Information Technology & Energy Issues in 2016
Tallahassee, Fla. The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) today released its 2016 Session
Priorities publication, which outlines its legislative agenda on behalf of its members for the
2016 Legislative Session. This year, AIF will lead the way for businesses when it comes to
policies pertaining to water through its H20 Coalition, workers compensation via its Workers
Compensation Coalition, Information Technology with its IT Council, and energy by its Florida
Energy Council and Mineral Rights Working Group.
We are pleased to release our 2016 Session Priorities publication that outlines the focus of our
advocacy efforts for this session, said AIF President and CEO Tom Feeney. During the 2016
Legislative Session, we are proud to stand up for the issues relevant to our members and work to
create a business-friendly climate to benefit our state. Among the myriad of issues before the
Florida Legislature, we intend to focus on water, workers compensation, Information
Technology and energy, among others.
In addition to the key issues outlined above, AIF expects to see numerous legislative proposals
that revolve around Governor Rick Scotts $79.3 billion budget proposal for FY 2016-17 that
will foster a pro-business environment and have a positive impact on Florida employers and
employees. As the Florida affiliation of the National Association of Manufacturers, AIF joins
the Governor in calling for a reduction in the business rent/commercial lease tax, permanently
eliminating sales tax on manufacturing machinery and equipment, and permanently eliminating
income tax on manufacturing and retail businesses.
This year, Florida leaders have an opportunity to elevate the state and make it the gold standard
for 49 other states by adopting a budget that includes a pro-growth, pro-jobs tax cut agenda,
continued Feeney. One billion dollars in tax cuts will help accelerate job growth and prosperity
for our state.
AIF congratulates Governor Scott and the Florida Legislature on making Florida one of the best
places to do business in the United States, and looks forward to working with our states leaders

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on the issues relevant to the multitude of industries that fuel Floridas economy this session,
concluded Feeney.
Please visit [Link] for an electronic version of
AIFs 2016 Session Priorities publication. This publication is distributed to all 160 members of
the Florida Legislature, the Florida Cabinet and Agency Secretaries, as well as AIF membership.
Known as The Voice of Florida Business in the Sunshine State, AIF has represented the
principles of prosperity and free enterprise before the three branches of state government since
1920. A voluntary association of diversified businesses, AIF was created to foster an economic
climate in Florida conducive to the growth, development, and welfare of industry and business
and the people of the state.
For more information on AIF, please visit [Link] and follow @VoiceofFLBiz.
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