Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report: Friday, April 13
Apr 13, 2012
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Daily Florida Insurance-Related Events
9:30 a.m.–Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Claims Committee meeting; Teleconference: (866) 361-7525; participant code: 5219676193#. To view the meeting notice, click here.
10:00 a.m.–Florida Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriting Association Investment Committee meeting. To view the meeting notice, click here. To view the agenda, click here.
FEMA now says Florida’s response may resolve concerns about risk to flood insurance
The federal agency in a March 30 letter warned Governor Rick Scott that the Florida communities risked losing federal flood insurance if he signs HB 503, an environmental permit streamlining bill.
Counties announce lawsuit to block Medicaid billing scheme
The Florida Association of Counties announced Thursday that it would be suing to block a new law that would reduce county revenue sharing to compensate the state for unpaid Medicaid bills.
President Obama, Florida Governor Scott battle for attention in Tampa on Friday
President Barack Obama and Governor Rick Scott are battling for attention in Tampa on Friday.
Foreclosures down in U.S., up in Florida for first quarter of 2012
Nationwide decreases were led by states with non-judicial foreclosure processes, while states such as Florida with a judicial foreclosure process generally reported increases.
Supreme Court battle brings campaign chair before court
In late February, the committees spearheading campaigns for Florida Supreme Court Justices Fred Lewis, Barbara Pariente and Peggy Quince held a fundraiser at the Hyatt Regency Miami.
Miami state Representative Carlos Lopez-Cantera to run for Miami-Dade property appraiser
State Representative Carlos Lopez-Cantera said Thursday he will challenge Miami-Dade property appraiser Pedro Garcia this fall, setting up a high-profile contest for the countywide position.
Energy bill backers tell tea party opponents to instead examine nuclear project charges
Legislators who voted for the energy bill on Governor Rick Scott’s desk are challenging tea party opponents to instead join them in opposing a state law that has allowed utilities to charge taxpayers more than $1 billion for nuclear projects.
Florida Chief Financial Officer delivers pep talk to community organizations
The mantra of the meeting was the same, at both the beginning and end.
Column: No dwarf-tossing bill, so State Representative Ritch Workman pushes space
State Representative Ritch Workman, R-Melbourne, entered the legislative session by drawing howls nationwide over his bill to repeal Florida’s ban on dwarf-tossing events.
Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Again Loses State High Court Fight Over Claims
The Louisiana Supreme Court has struck down another attempt by the state’s property insurer of last resort to avoid paying more than $100 million for late adjustment of hurricane damage claims in 2005.
Government Accountability Office Says Government Should Cap Crop-Insurance-Premium Subsidies
The Government Accountability Office said today in a new report that the government should consider capping crop-insurance-premium subsidies for individual farmers or reducing subsidies for all farmers, or both.
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