Category: Florida Legislative News
Feb 25, 2009
U.S. Treasury Releases Terms of Capital Assistance Program February 25, 2009 To view the White Paper, Term Sheet and FAQ, visit www.FinancialStability.gov. Alongside the forward-looking economic assessments now being conducted by the Federal banking agencies, the U.S. Department of …
Feb 25, 2009
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Crist’s budget boosts schools Using billions of dollars in federal-stimulus money to plug holes, Gov. Charlie Crist released a $66.5 billion budget proposal Friday that would increase funding …
Feb 24, 2009
As a result of efforts by the “Safeguard Our Seniors” Task Force (“SOS Task Force”) created by Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink, two similar bills related to the prevention of annuity sales fraud were filed in the Florida Legislature …
Feb 24, 2009
Florida Governor Charlie Crist announced the appointment of Andrew “Andy” Benard of Tallahassee to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention State Advisory Group today, February 24, 2009. A press release from the Office of the Governor about the appointment is …
Feb 23, 2009
February 23, 2009 Washington, DC – The U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Office of Thrift Supervision, and the Federal Reserve Board today issued the following joint …
Feb 20, 2009
The following bills were among insurance-related legislation filed in the Florida Legislature during the week of February 16 (click on the bill number to view complete information): HB 1043 Relating to First-Responder Services by State Representative Nick Thompson Prohibits counties and municipalities …
Feb 20, 2009
Among other charges designed to address “Florida’s long-range challenges and opportunities,” the newly-created House Select Policy Council on Strategic and Economic Planning will make recommendations on the “management of risks to the State caused by hurricanes or other natural disasters.” …
Feb 20, 2009
In advance of the 2009 Regular Legislative Session, the Office of Florida House Speaker Pro Temp Larry Cretul released the attached memorandum announcing council and committee reassignments today, February 19, 2009. The memorandum included details on the newly-created House Select …
Feb 20, 2009
The Office of Florida Governor Charlie Crist issued the press release below today, February 20, 2009, which outlines his proposed $66.5-billion 2009-2010 Budget and a number of legislative priorities for the upcoming 2009 Legislative Session. The budget proposal includes recommendations …
Feb 20, 2009
The Office of Florida Governor Charlie Crist issued the press release below today, February 20, 2009, which outlines his proposed $66.5-billion 2009-2010 Budget and a number of legislative priorities for the upcoming 2009 Legislative Session. The budget proposal includes recommendations …