Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report: Monday, November 30, 2015
Nov 30, 2015
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Daily Florida Insurance-Related Events
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Daily Florida Insurance-Related News
Florida sets record: 10 years without a hurricane
For the 10th year running, Florida dodged a hurricane, setting a new record, while the rest of the eastern seaboard escaped a hit by a major hurricane. The Miami Herald’s Jenny Staletovich reports.
Florida counties fight fracking push
Dozens of Florida cities and counties oppose a plan to give the state control over the oil and gas exploration process known as fracking. The Associated Press reports via SaintPetersBlog.com.
Tampa To Highlight Proposed Program at Automated Vehicles Summit This Week
Autonomous and connected vehicles in the Tampa Bay area will be one of the leading topics of the third annual Florida Automated Vehicles Summit, scheduled for Jacksonville Tuesday and Wednesday. Phil Ammann reports for FloridaPolitics.com.
Tallahassee Gears Up for Final Committee Week
There isn’t a name for the period of time before the calm before a storm. For now, let’s call it “last committee week of the year,” Jim Rosica writes for FloridaPolitics.com.
Both sides make conspiracy accusations in Florida’s redistricting fight
The knock-down fight over the political future of the Florida Senate entered its third round this week as lawyers for the coalition of voting groups accused Republican lawmakers of conspiring again to protect incumbents, while the Legislature’s lawyers accused opponents of “operating in the shadows” trying to advantage Democrats. Mary Ellen Klas reports via “The Buzz” blog.
Scott budget would deny $47 million in requests from courts
Governor Rick Scott’s proposed budget includes an $11.4 million boost to finish construction of South Florida courthouses, replacing one plagued by mold in West Palm Beach, but provides $47.4 million less than the courts are seeking for a variety of functions across the system. Daniel Ducassi reports for PoliticoFlorida.com.
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Relapsed and forced out, some sober home residents die in motels
Addicts who relapse while living in sober homes in Delray Beach, often are dumped into seedy motels, often still high. Without supervision, some continue the binge, overdose and die. The Associated Press reports via SaintPetersBlog.com.
Morrow Joins Maryland Insurance Administration as Associate Commissioner
Maryland Insurance Commissioner Al Redmer, Jr. announced Tuesday the appointment of Robert D. Morrow, Jr. as the state’s associate insurance commissioner for Hearings, Insurance Journal reports.
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