Mark Wilson

Florida business groups and political leaders remain inactive in supporting a property tax phase-out amendment (Amendment 3) ahead of the November vote. Gov. Ron DeSantis declined to lead a campaign for the measure, which he did not propose, while opposition groups argue it would harm local budgets. The Florida Chamber of Commerce and Florida TaxWatch suggest the issue should be addressed by the Taxation and Budget Reform Commission instead of direct voter approval.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is holding a news conference in Sweetwater at 10 a.m. at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Miami Regional Operations Center. He will be joined by representatives from law enforcement, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking, and Uber.

South Carolina is the fastest-growing state in the U.S., with a 1.5% population increase between July 2024 and July 2025, driven by domestic migration to its climate, economy, and lower cost of living. The state gained 66,622 net domestic migrants in the year, with growth concentrated in 10 counties. Economists attribute the trend to expanding healthcare and technology sectors, reflecting a broader shift of residents from high-tax states to more tax-friendly environments.