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The US Chamber of Commerce has sued the Trump administration over a new $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, arguing it will harm American businesses and the tech sector, while the White House defends the fee as a necessary reform to prevent abuse of the visa program.
The Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Conference showcased upcoming developments in Tallahassee, including a 900-acre master planned community by GreenPointe Developers and multiple student housing projects by the 908 Group. The companies cited factors such as growth projections, high demand, and low inventory in the housing market as reasons for choosing Tallahassee. Other notable developments include new businesses like Amazon's fulfillment center, car washes, office space redevelopment, and various retail and dining establishments.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has criticized the Chamber of Commerce's attempt to block the Medicare drug price negotiation program, arguing that the organization lacks standing and that pausing the program would harm the public. The DOJ stated that companies won't feel the impact of negotiated prices until 2026 and that the case could be fully litigated by then. The DOJ emphasized the voluntary nature of the program and argued that pausing it would hinder efforts to control Medicare spending and make drugs more affordable for seniors. The Chamber of Commerce, along with other organizations, is suing the Department of Health and Human Services over the negotiation program.
The Florida Chamber of Commerce, which has deep ties to both Disney and Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, has not taken sides in their ongoing feud. The chamber has historically supported both entities and has not publicly commented on the dispute. The feud began when Disney spoke out against a Florida bill limiting classroom discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity, and DeSantis targeted the special tax district that has allowed Disney to self-govern its Florida operations since the 1960s. The state's legislative session is wrapping up, and Republicans have backed multiple pieces of legislation targeting Disney.