Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Friday, September 10

Sep 10, 2010

 

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News Release:  CFO Alex Sink Annouces Arrest of Miami Woman For Cashing in on “Citizens” Insurance

Florida CFO Alex Sink today announced the arrest of Aylin Hernandez, 23, of Miami, for fraudulently diverting mail and stealing payments intended for Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.

 

News Release:  Attorney General Warns Consumers of Unapproved Hurricane Protection for Windows

Attorney General Bill McCollum today issued a consumer advisory warning Floridians about window film companies that have sold or are selling products to residential homeowners as “hurricane protection.”

Miami clinic owner pleads guilty to Medicare fraud

The owner of a Miami-area HIV infusion clinic pleaded guilty on Thursday to taking part in a $23 million Medicare fraud scheme.

 

Sink and Scott differ on health care

When it comes to health care, the Florida governor’s race offers voters a clear choice. Republican Rick Scott and Democrat Alex Sink disagree on hot-button issues from abortion to Medicaid.

 

Jacksonville’s population grew 10.6% from 2000 to 2009 to 13th on National Census List

Of nearly 20,000 Cities, Six Florida Municipalities in Top 100 Population Growth; Port St. Lucie Population increases by nearly 75%

The city of Jacksonville’s population grew by 10.6 percent between 2000 and 2009, according to revised population figures released Friday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

 

Blog:  Scott asks court to eliminate state’s ‘millionaire’s amendment’

Scott has asked a federal court to make permanent a preliminary injunction on a campaign finance law that gave tax dollars to candidates facing big-spending opponents.

 

Commission to look at wrong convictions convenes

A panel created by the Florida Supreme Court to look into issues that result in wrongful convictions is meeting for the first time.

 

Crist names panel to study Florida teacher quality for “Race to the Top” grant

Gov. Charlie Crist has appointed a 21-member panel to make recommendations on teacher quality issues related to Florida’s $700 million federal “Race to the Top” grant.

 

Sarasota Number 2 on U.S. News List of Where to Buy a Home for Less Than $800 a Month

While the nation’s real estate crash has been a nightmare for homeowners, it has created some outstanding opportunities for would-be buyers. Home prices in 20 major cities dropped 33 percent from the summer of 2006 to the spring of 2009-and in certain markets, the plunge was even steeper.

 

Bondi, Gelber agree to date, time of first debate

Pam Bondi, the Republican candidate for attorney general, will square off against her Democratic opponent, state Sen. Dan Gelber, in a televised debate on Tampa’s Bay News 9 and Central Florida News Channel 13, the Bondi campaign announced.

 

THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA:  The 17th Amendment emerges as issue in congressional races

A relatively obscure amendment to the U.S. Constitution that lets voters directly choose U.S. senators has become an issue in a few congressional races around the country including at least two in Florida.

 

THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA:  Amendment 4 showdown a low-budget affair so far

Backers of a constitutional amendment that would put land-use changes before voters began airing a tough-toned web advertisement that says the measure is needed because Florida leads the nation in corruption among public officials.

 

Florida Republicans gather in show of unity

Buffeted by financial scandal and a bitterly divisive primary, Florida Republicans reach a crossroads tonight when they gather in Orlando for an annual “Statesman Dinner” turned “Victory Dinner.”

 

Florida’s veterans can turn job-hunting site

Florida’s 1.6 million veterans can turn to a new job-hunting site in their search for a job.

 

Wind Inspectors in Louisiana Say Insurers Vary on Proof for Discounts

In the entire state of Louisiana, there are only 16 of them, and they want business.

 

Indiana Insurance Commissioner Carol Cutter Dies

Indiana Insurance Commissioner Carol Cutter passed away Sept. 6 in Indianapolis, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners has announced.

 

California Chamber pours millions into State’s insurance commissioner’s race

The campaign for the Democrat running for insurance commissioner, Assemblyman Dave Jones, is crying foul over a nearly $2-million television advertising blitz by the California Chamber of Commerce in favor of Jones’ Republican opponent, Assemblyman Mike Villines.

 

Michigan Bill Would Allow Police to Give New Roadside Drug Tests

A proposal would allow Michigan police to use new, portable drug testing kits when they suspect a motorist is under the influence of substances other than alcohol.

 

North Carolina Apple Farmers Like Better Crop Insurance

North Carolina apple growers say they are happy to learn about proposed changes in federal crop insurance that would better protect them from a catastrophic loss.

 

Insurance Industry Job Numbers Better Than Overall U.S.

The employment picture for the insurance industry reflects the same downward trends the U.S. economy has experienced, but the numbers are better than overall U.S. employment declines.

 

 

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