Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report–Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Jul 1, 2014
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Daily Florida Insurance-Related Events
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Daily Florida Insurance-Related News
City of Tallahassee Underground Utilities Wins Top Stormwater Management Award
The City of Tallahassee Underground Utilities’ Stormwater Management department was recently named the recipient of the 2014 Florida Stormwater Association Excellence award, WCTV reports.
Florida State University Quarterback Jameis Winston purchased $8-10 million insurance policy
Florida State University quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston has purchased a large disability and “loss of value” policy that provides him with $8 million to $10 million in insurance coverage, a source close to the situation told Yahoo Sports’ Rand Getlin.
In Florida, Hobby Lobby Ruling Could Have Implications Beyond Birth Control
Companies cannot be forced to provide their employees health insurance that covers contraception, following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling yesterday. Florida constitutional law experts believe the ruling could have far-reaching implications beyond both birth control and federal law, Jessica Palombo reports for WFSU.
Medicaid managed care arrives Tuesday in South Florida
After years of Medicaid reform experiments, the state rolls out managed care today for more than 3.6 million Floridians including almost one million in South Florida, the Miami Herald’s Daniel Chang reports.
Teachers union supports former Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate Sean Shaw in House race
Florida’s largest teachers union is endorsing Democrat Sean Shaw in his bid for State House District 61, SaintPetersBlog.com reports.
New laws in Florida cut cost of vehicle tags, aid veterans
Florida’s record-setting, $77 billion election-year budget goes into effect today, along with 157 other bills approved by the Legislature and signed by Florida Governor Rick Scott, THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Jim Turner reports via the Miami Herald.
Jorge Labarga Sworn In as First Cuban-American Chief Justice
Jorge Labarga became the first Cuban-American to lead the Florida Supreme Court when he was sworn in as chief justice Monday, THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Jim Turner reports via SunshineStateNews.com.
Curt Clawson wants new approach for Tea Party
Curt Clawson won the GOP nomination for his Florida Congressional District by playing up his status as a tea-party-backed “outsider” with business experience and a detailed economic growth plan. Now, he says, the tea party could win more elections and improve its reputation if it uses a similar two-pronged approach, marrying smaller government with a focus on economic competitiveness. Jack Fitzpatrick reports for the National Journal.
Duke Energy to pay Ocala $15.4 million in nuclear plant settlement
In light of Duke Energy of Florida’s plan to permanently retire the Crystal River No. 3 nuclear plant, the Ocala City Council today will consider ending its minority ownership in the plant in exchange for receiving a $15.4 million settlement for damages from Duke, Susan Latham Carr reports for the Ocala Star-Banner.
Sunshine Skyway could hold be holding back Tampa cruise ship industry
Tampa Bay’s cruise ship business could be underwater soon if it does not address the Sunshine Skyway limitations with the newest generation of mega-sized floating hotels, SaintPetersBlog.com reports.
Insurance Journal State-by-State Special Report on Ride-Sharing Risks
A battle is unfolding state-by-state across the country as powerful insurance groups spend considerable time and resources to make sure personal automobile insurance isn’t footing the bill for ridesharing activities, Insurance Journal reports in this interactive feature.
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