Guest Opinion: Film Industry Legislation Can Do More With Less

Fort Myers News-Press, The News-Press
Wed, 02/24/2021 - 4:00am

I've heard the arguments against 'incentive' programs. As a conservative Republican, I understand them. But what if one truly benefits Floridians?

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