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Heat protections banned as Florida preempts local rules
The Florida Legislature and Governor DeSantis push HB 433, halting local heat protection measures for outdoor workers and blocking higher wages. The move follows deadly heat incidents and a lobbying surge from chambers and business groups. Critics warn of reduced home rule and a drift toward oligarchy while noting other cities deploy stricter protections.
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Florida
Ron DeSantis
Miami-Dade
Homestead
Parkland
Broward
Okeechobee
Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration
United States
OSHA
DeSantis
Jason Garcia
Tallahassee
Florida Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of
Republican Party
Florida Department of Commerce
Chamber
Mark Wilson
Phoenix
Ariz