Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report – Monday, February 27, 2017

 

Border Adjustment Would Sock Florida with Hugely Higher Insurance Rates

In recent years, Congress repeatedly has considered Legislation that would have adversely and profoundly impacted Disaster-Prone States like Florida.  Luckily, we were spared passage, over and over again.  Right Street’s Christian Camera writes for Insurance Journal.

 

Anitere Flores Wants to Replace Insurance Industry Tax Cut

In a move sure to ire the Insurance Industry, State Senator Anitere Flores is proposing a Cut in the State Tax on Mobile Phone and Satellite and Cable TV Service by Repealing a Tax Break to Insurers.  Jim Rosica reports for FloridaPolitics.com.

·         Phone, TV Taxes Could Be Cut, But Florida Insurers Lose Break in Bill

 

Mystery Website Urges Scott to Name Anitere Flores Chief Financial Officer

A Privately Registered Website is urging Governor Rick Scott to name Senator Anitere Flores to replace Jeff Atwater when he Resigns as the State’s CFO at the end of the coming Legislative Session.  FloridaPolitics.com reports.

 

Corcoran, Negron to Discuss Flood Insurance, Obamacare with Rubio

House Speaker Richard Corcoran and other Legislators are in Washington today and tomorrow for a series of Meetings and Social Gatherings with Senator Marco Rubio and others.  The Tampa Bay Times’ Alex Leary reports via “The Buzz” blog.

 

You’re Invited! Insuring Florida’s Future

Join The James Madison Institute on March 9 for “Insuring Florida’s Future” a free event that will discuss the Four Walls of Insurance Reform and Practical Market-Based Solutions to Reduce Cost Drivers and strengthen Florida’s Insurance Market.

 

Tampa’s Vehicles Will Soon Be Able to Talk to Each Other

Officials said last week that Tampa is one of three places selected for a Pilot Program that allows Vehicles to Communicate with each other, as well as with Traffic Signals, Crosswalks and Pedestrians.  The Associated Press reports via SaintPetersBlog.com.

 

Richard Corcoran, Rick Scott Still Holding on Constitutional Panel Picks

With the 2017 Legislative Session fast approaching, House Speaker Richard Corcoran and Governor Rick Scott still have not released their Appointees for the upcoming Constitution Revision Commission.  Jim Rosica reports for FloridaPolitics.com.

 

Could Hops be Florida’s Next Big Crop? Researchers Aren’t So Sure Yet

In Florida, there are more than 110 Operating Craft Breweries, the Industry having a $2 Billion-a-Year Impact on Florida’s Economy, according to the Brewers Association.  Laura Reiley reports for the Tampa Bay Times.

 

 

 

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