Florida Rep. Byron Donalds introduced a sweeping economic policy package on Monday called the “Florida Means Business” agenda, aimed at drastically cutting down regulatory wait times and establishing specialized commercial courts across the state.
Announced during a stop on the Defending the Florida Dream Tour in Naples, the proposal targets government permitting delays that the lawmaker says stall economic momentum and drain hundreds of thousands of dollars from job-creating projects.
A central piece of the agenda is the creation of a public-facing “shot clock” for major infrastructure, energy, and commercial permits. The system would allow the public to track exactly how long local and state agencies take to review and approve applications…