Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Tuesday, Oct. 2

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Crist makes pro-PIP plea

Governor says $10,000 injury protection essential

TALLAHASSEE — On the day that Florida’s no-fault auto insurance law expired, Gov. Charlie Crist ordered lawmakers to consider replacing it in a special session that begins Wednesday.

 

Motorists, insurers wait, watch

Tallahasseean Dave Hodges isn’t too troubled by the expiration of the law requiring personal injury protection, or PIP. He adjusted his automobile insurance before the law expired Monday.

 

Crist calls for action on property taxes, auto insurance

Gov. Charlie Crist made a last-minute entrance into two legislative feuds Monday, ordering lawmakers to take up the expired no-fault auto-insurance law when they meet this week and prompting them to hold another special legislative session to fix a property-tax proposal that a judge invalidated.

 

“No fault” insurance on legislative agenda

TALLAHASSEE — Despite strong disagreements in his own party, Gov. Charlie Crist said Monday that he has convinced lawmakers to consider reviving the state’s “no fault” auto insurance requirements and reconsider a January vote to cut property taxes.

 

What’s next for drivers as Florida no-fault auto insurance expires

No-fault insurance expires, but some advise sitting tight

You don’t have to change anything on your auto insurance, now that personal injury protection is no longer mandatory in Florida. But should you?

 

Crist adds PIP to special session

Governor orders second meeting to tackle property tax amendment

On the day that Florida’s no-fault auto insurance law expired, Gov. Charlie Crist ordered lawmakers to consider replacing it in a special session that begins Wednesday.

 

5 already in race to become District 101 representative

Shaped like a dumbbell, state House District 101 stretches across Alligator Alley, connecting Naples and western portions of Davie, Pembroke Pines, Davie and Miramar.  But the power tilts toward Collier County, and the district’s Republican voter base.

 

U.S. Windstorm Bill Is DOA In Senate, Says Dale

WASHINGTON—George Dale, Mississippi’s outgoing insurance commissioner said he believes partisan politics in the U.S. Senate will derail House legislation passed last week adding wind coverage to the National Flood Insurance Program.

 

Insurance: Will rates drop or rise?

More than 150 insurance companies waited until today’s deadline to file rate changes that reflect the Legislature’s insurance reforms.

 

Profits set records, but insurers want more

Homeowners face higher rates

Property insurers are seeking further rate hikes in Florida, despite once again setting record profits.

 

The state’s economy pivots on weather

Analyst says lack of big storms can avert slump

Florida is going to struggle with its housing market for the rest of this year and part of next but, barring an unforeseen disaster like a major hurricane or other catastrophe, the Sunshine State’s economy should not sag into recession, an up-and-coming economist from the University of Central Florida is predicting.

 

Florida is not ‘over’

If you read The Wall Street Journal’s weekend front page, you might get the impression that all is lost for those of us living in the Sunshine State.

 

Surplus Lines Compact Drafted

WASHINGTON —A trade group official said interested parties have drafted an interstate compact to facilitate uniform regulation and tax allocation of surplus lines insurance products and it will be sent to regulators for further action.

 

States Sue Bush Over Kid Insurance

Several states said Monday they would challenge the Bush administration in federal court over its new rules that block the expansion of a health insurance program for children from low-income families.

 

Democrat tactics hurt party, GOP head says

Money being raised despite primary boycott

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Republican Party Chairman Jim Greer said Monday Democratic presidential contenders are making a tactical mistake by continuing to raise money in Florida, while boycotting the state’s Jan. 29 presidential primary.

 

D-13 results report to be released today

SARASOTA –The government investigators who have been examining the performance of Sarasota County’s touch-screen voting machines last November are scheduled to release a report on their findings today.

 

Savings account might be better than pet insurance

You wouldn’t want to go through life without health insurance, so why would your dog or cat?