Category: Insurance Regulatory News
Apr 11, 2018
A state board on Tuesday approved updated reimbursement rates for medical providers, hospitals, and ambulatory care centers, FloridaPolitics.com reports. http://floridapolitics.com/archives/260948-workers-comp-panel-reimburse
Apr 11, 2018
Lantana Democrat Lori Berman easily defeated Republican Tami Donnally in the special election to fill the Senate District 31 seat vacated by former Senator Jeff Clemens. http://floridapolitics.com/archives/260773-lori-berman-wins-special-election-for-state-senate-seat
Apr 11, 2018
He dismissed the suggestion that his retirement had anything to do with a possible Democratic wave, though the open seat will now become a target, while setting off a scramble among Republican hopefuls. The Tampa Bay Times’ Alex Leary and Steve Bousquet …
Apr 11, 2018
Outgoing House Democratic Leader Janet Cruz announced Tuesday that she will challenge Republican state Senator Dana Young, thus setting up a tough election fight in a Tampa swing seat. Matt Dixon reports for Politico Florida. https://www.politico.com/states/florida/story/2018/04/10/janet-cruz-officially-announces-challenge-to-dana-young-357738
Apr 11, 2018
Rick Scott will appoint a replacement, who would get a two-year term. The circuit covers Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties. TCPalm.com’s Paul Ivice reports. https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/indian-river-county/2018/04/10/circuit-judge-paul-kanarek-retire-voters-wont-get-choose-replacement/504798002/
Apr 11, 2018
Many of the state’s largest school districts had already signaled that they would reject the program, the Tampa Bay Times’ Ron Brackett reports. http://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/04/11/broward-county-school-board-rejects-arming-school-personnel/
Apr 11, 2018
Volkswagen’s diesel scam has netted nearly $3 billion for states to spend on low- or no-pollution cars, buses, trucks, locomotives and other vehicles from forklifts to ships. Kevin Spear reports for the Orlando Sentinel. South Carolina Department of Insurance Announces …
Apr 11, 2018
If a pesticide is good enough for organic crops, it’s good enough to be used on medicinal pot, a Florida medical marijuana provider says. FloridaPolitics.com’s Jim Rosica reports. http://floridapolitics.com/archives/260821-marijuana-pesticide-regulation
Apr 11, 2018
If the industry wins its suit, the result would be a gift to companies like Tampa-based Amscot, the state’s largest payday lender: It could offer much larger loans without the nuisance of the consumer protection rules. Lawrence Mower reports for the Tampa …
Apr 11, 2018
Lawmakers passed 12 bills creating new exemptions this year, including measures to block access to building plans for healthcare facilities; U.S. Census Bureau address information; data used by a state-run insurance company; and documents revealing the valuation of surplus lands …