Dick In The News

With more that 35 years of experience, Dick Batchelor is consistently
sought out to provide expert commentary on business and governmental affairs. Read more about his appearances in the news below.

Orlando Business Journal

Tax proposed for higher ed construction

19 Aug
Tax proposed for higher ed construction

Funding for higher education construction in Florida may be broke, but Lori Trainer isn’t happy about one proposal to fix it. That option: adding a 2.5 percent tax on commercial and residential water and sewer bills. Read more ›

Nine proposed laws you need to know about

1 Apr
Nine proposed laws you need to know about

Although the 60-day Florida legislative session is more than a third done, more proposed laws are emerging each day that could impact Central Florida businesses. They range from a law designed to deregulate 20 industries to one that would change how the state manages urban sprawl and yet another that… Read more ›