Category: Florida Legislative News
Jul 31, 2008
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below:  Florida Safety Net Hospital Alliance Releases Study Opposing Amendment 5 Former Department of Revenue chief James Zingale authors in-depth study Hearing Set for August 13 On Tax Swap …
Jul 30, 2008
Jul 30, 2008
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Three Education Revenue Estimating Conferences Held July 25 Meeting materials and reports Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO)    Lottery State School Trust Fund    Cut-down Broward schools budget …
Jul 29, 2008
 Above: Bob Butterworth, secretary of Florida’s Department of Children & Families (and former Florida attorney general and Broward sheriff) announced on July 29, 2008 that he will step down from his role as head of DCF in August. (Photo …
Jul 28, 2008
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, chaired by U.S. Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) will hold a hearing entitled “State of the Insurance Industry: Examining the Current Regulatory and Oversight Structure” on Tuesday, July 29, 2008, starting at …
Jul 28, 2008
Florida Governor Charlie Crist today, July 28, 2008, announced the appointment of Frances Haithcock, 65, of Tallahassee and Dr. Eric Smith, 58, of Tallahassee to both the Education Commission of the States and to the Board of Control for Southern …
Jul 25, 2008
  Insurance Fraud Weekly ePortWeek Ending July 25, 2008 www.InsuranceFraud.org ________________________________  LEGISLATION & REGULATION The Massachusetts Senate approved a bill meant to clarify when and for what reasons a life insurer can deny a claim and rescind a …
Jul 24, 2008
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below:  Battle brewing over amendment Supporters say the proposal would slash property taxes and boost Florida’s economy. Opponents say it would force other tax increases and hurt public schools. …
Jul 24, 2008
Along with three panels of witnesses that included insurance commissioners from New York, Wisconsin and Washington, Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty testified today, July 24, 2008, before the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations …
Jul 22, 2008
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below:  Broward schools budget has less cash for buses, teachers Broward School Board members will take a first vote next week on a leaner proposed budget for the 2008-09 …