Category: Florida News

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Thursday, March 11

Mar 11, 2010

    To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Florida Insurers Pin Hopes on Broad Bill Passed by Senate Panel With the prospects for a controversial rate deregulation bill dimmed by Gov. Charlie Crist’s threat of …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Wednesday, March 10

Mar 10, 2010

    To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA:  Property Insurance Claims Bill Moving in Florida Senate A bill that would let property insurance companies pay claims in installments to make …

Miami Herald: Gelber proposes Florida hiring preference law

Mar 10, 2010

The Miami Herald publilshed this article on March 10, 2010. The Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida senator wants to give residents preference over out-of-state workers for construction jobs funded by state and local governments. Sen. Dan Gelber, D- …

Miami Herald Editorial: When the big one hits

Mar 10, 2010

The Miami Herald published this editorial on March 10, 2010. Federal consortium offers market solution Soon, hurricane season will be upon us again. And once more Florida won’t be ready if a big one hits. That’s because the Florida Hurricane …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Tuesday, March 9

Mar 9, 2010

    To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Florida Cabinet Approves Changes In Insurance-Discount Forms Consumers now will have to use a longer, more thorough form to get discounts on property insurance for strengthening their …