Is Florida Just for Rich People Now?

Wall Street Journal Wall Street Journal · 20min

Florida, once an affordable haven, is rapidly transforming into a state for the wealthy.

As a result, living costs are rising and population growth is slowing overall.

WSJ’s Arian Campo-Flores reports on the affordability crisis and speaks with Republican Senator Rick Scott about what the state can do to create better-paying jobs and housing.

Ryan Knutson hosts.Further Listening:

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