Category: Florida Legislative News

U.S. Treasury Announces TARP Investment in GMAC

Dec 30, 2008

December 29, 2008hp1335 Washington, DC –The Treasury Department today announced that it will purchase $5 billion in senior preferred equity with an 8% dividend from GMAC LLC as part of a broader program to assist the domestic automotive industry in …

Governor Crist Issues Budget-Balancing Recommendations

Dec 23, 2008

Florida Governor Charlie Crist sent a letter to Florida legislative leadership and Chief Justice Peggy Quince today, December 23, 2008 regarding the State’s 2008-2009 General Revenue Budget. The letter, which is attached for your review, outlines Governor Crist’s suggestions for …

Governor Crist Issues Budget-Balancing Recommendations

Dec 23, 2008

Florida Governor Charlie Crist sent a letter to Florida legislative leadership and Chief Justice Peggy Quince today, December 23, 2008 regarding the State’s 2008-2009 General Revenue Budget. The letter, which is attached for your review, outlines Governor Crist’s suggestions for …

Governor Crist Issues Budget-Balancing Recommendations

Dec 23, 2008

Florida Governor Charlie Crist sent a letter to Florida legislative leadership and Chief Justice Peggy Quince today, December 23, 2008 regarding the State’s 2008-2009 General Revenue Budget. The letter, which is attached for your review, outlines Governor Crist’s suggestions for …

Treasury Provides TARP Funds to Local Banks

Dec 23, 2008

December 23, 2008 Treasury Provides TARP Funds to Local Banks Washington- The U.S. Treasury Department announced today details of a $2.8 billion investment in 49 banks made on Friday, December 19 through its Capital Purchase Program.  Treasury also closed $1.9 …

FPCA Homeowners Division Meeting Reminder and Materials: Today

Dec 22, 2008

REMINDER: The next FPCA meeting will be held in-person today, December 22, 2008, starting at 11:00 a.m. at the offices of American Traditions Insurance Company, in Pinellas Park, Florida.  Lunch will be provided. Representative Ron Reagan, Representative Pat Patterson, and …