Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report – Thursday, February 02, 2017
Feb 2, 2017
Florida Chamber Miami Event Examines State’s Insurance Woes
On the agenda are Mandatory Personal-Injury Protection, or PIP Coverage for Motorists; abuse of Assignment-of-Benefits Agreements in Property Insurance; and finding a way to rein in rising Workers’ Compensation Insurance Costs. Michael Moline reports for FloridaPolitics.com.
DUI Video Case Divides Florida Supreme Court
The Florida Supreme Court has ruled on whether an Officer’s human recollection and report may be contrary to that which actually happened as evinced in the real time video. THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Jim Saunders reports via SayfieReview.com.
Florida Businesses That Ban Guns Could Be Held Liable In Mass Shootings
Under an NRA-Backed Measure proposed this week in the Florida Legislature, Victims who had a Permit to carry a concealed weapon could sue the theater for damages, because its weapons ban left them disarmed when they might have been able to use their gun to thwart or stop the attack. The Miami Herald’s Kristin M. Clark reports via the “Naked Politics” blog.
Invalid Votes For President Spike in Florida, Outnumbering Trump’s Margin of Victory Here
Beyoncé, Tim Tebow or the Norse God Thor for Prez? Those were some of Florida’s more unusual picks for President this past Election, the Associated Press’ Gary Fineout reports via the “Naked Politics” blog.
Charlie Crist Named to Three Key Financial Services Subcommittees
Charlie Crist, as a Member of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, was tapped to serve on Three of its Principal Subcommittees, SaintPetersBlog.com’s Phil Ammann reports.
A Florida “Sanctuary Cities” Bill Is In The Works for 2017 Session
As President Donald Trump’s Administration Cracks Down on So-Called “Sanctuary” Cities for Undocumented Immigrants, some Republican Lawmakers in Florida aim to do the same this year. The Miami Herald’s Kristin M. Clark reports via the “Naked Politics” blog.
Florida Department of Health Plans Public Hearings on Medical Marijuana Rollout
The Florida Department of Health wants Floridians to speak up on Amendment 2 and will hold Five Public Forums Statewide to help voice concerns over the rocky implementation of Medical Marijuana in the Sunshine State.
Small Dairy Farmer Seeks First Amendment Protection From State Regulators
The First Amendment’s Protection of Free Speech extends to Commercial Speech, the Court said. William Patrick reports via SaintPetersBlog.com.
Jack Latvala Sets Sights on 2018 Governor’s Race
Latvala, who has been low-key about any plans, confirmed he’s serious about running, but he said he won’t make any decisions until at least May, when the next Legislative Session is over. The Tampa Bay Times’ Steve Bousquet reports.
Research Shows California Homeowners Lack Understanding of Retrofitting
A new Study on California Homeowners shows a general awareness of Earthquakes and other Natural Hazards, but that those Owners did not necessarily take action to Mitigate Risks, and many didn’t know whether their home had been Retrofitted, Insurance Journal reports.
Coastal Wetlands and Flood Damage Reduction: Can Insurance Save Wetlands?
New Research that quantifies the Protection offered by Wetlands may help garner support to protect them, Michael W. Beck and Jean-Bernard Crozet report for TriplePundit.com.
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