Category: Archive – News
Mar 11, 2009
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University would spearhead a multi-institution network of universities, community colleges and private groups under a measure approved on Wednesday that sets up a statewide consortium aimed at the stars. By unanimous vote, the House Economic Development Policy Committee …
Mar 11, 2009
Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty presented his bosses on Tuesday with his legislative priorities for the 2009 session. McCarty told Gov. Charlie Crist and members of the Cabinet that the top issues that his department plans to back include legislation that …
Mar 11, 2009
Tampa Tribune–March 11, 2009 By CATHERINE DOLINSKI The property insurance merry-go-round continues as Florida’s leaders struggle to balance the cost of homeownership against financial pressures on the state. With hurricane season only a few months off, state officials are searching …
Mar 11, 2009
Insurance Journal–March 11, 2009 Surplus lines insurance industry leaders in Florida hope legislation working its way through the state Legislature will clarify how the industry will be regulated. The industry has had concerns about its future since court decisions last …
Mar 10, 2009
A Senate panel on Tuesday approved a proposed constitutional amendment to limit state and local revenue increases unless voters approve. The measure (SJR 1906) passed the Senate Community Affairs Committee but not before representatives from cities, counties, school districts, firefighters …
Mar 10, 2009
Despite the ongoing credit crunch, Florida has been able to sell four series of bonds worth $775 million since January, Ben Watkins, the director of the State Division of Bond Finance told Gov. Charlie Crist and members of the Cabinet …
Mar 10, 2009
Former Miami Heat basketball player Alonzo Mourning is in the Capitol today, pushing for legislation that would allow kidney failure patients access to additional insurance. The legislation (SB 1022, HB 675), sponsored by Sen. Thad Altman, R-Melbourne, and Rep. Ritch …
Mar 10, 2009
The House’s insurance committee overwhelmingly approved on Tuesday a bill aimed at reversing a Supreme Court decision that removed a cap on lawyers fees in workers compensation cases, though with neither side in the argument happy with the current bill, …
Mar 10, 2009
Sarasota Herald Tribune–March 10, 2009 Lloyd Dunkelberger Under the deadline pressure of Florida’s looming hurricane season, Gov. Charlie Crist and other state officials are still scrambling to find a way to shore up the state hurricane catastrophe fund, which could …
Mar 10, 2009
Miami Herald–March 9, 2009 The Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Charlie Crist says he’s OK with Citizens Insurance raising its property insurance rates. But not by too much. Crist said Monday he didn’t favor rates be increased dramatically, but …