Gov. Crist urges Florida legislators to dig into reserve funds

Feb 27, 2008

The governor dislikes the Legislature’s plan to cut the budget, especially in education. By Steve Bousquet, Tallahassee Bureau ChiefSt. Petersburg Times–Feb. 27, 2008 TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Charlie Crist signaled Tuesday that he doesn’t like legislative leaders’ half-billion-dollar plan for cutting …

Democrat narrowly wins Bob Allen’s Florida House seat

Feb 27, 2008

The former Cocoa Beach councilman beats Sean Campbell by about 400 votes. Laurin Sellers Sentinel Staff Writer Orlando Sentinel–Feb. 27, 2008 Democrat Tony Sasso narrowly defeated Republican Sean Campbell by about 400 votes in Tuesday’s election for state House District …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Wednesday, Feb. 27

Feb 27, 2008

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Smaller Insurers Likely Will Have to Pick Up the Slack in Florida What happens when Florida’s biggest private homeowners insurance company puts a moratorium on writing new business? …

Florida Cabinet Meeting Report: Feb. 26

Feb 27, 2008

On Tuesday, February 26, 2008, the Florida Cabinet held a meeting and discussed several insurance-related matters. Following several special recognitions, which included “Prescribed Fire Awareness Week” by Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Charles Bronson, the Cabinet proceeded directly …

Speaker Rubio Announces 2008 Legislative Priorities

Feb 26, 2008

Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio today, February 26, 2008, sent Florida House members a summary of 2008 legislative priorities. These priorities focus on limiting government spending and regulations, property insurance, health insurance, and economic prosperity—including education. Speaker Rubio’s letter to …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Tuesday, Feb. 26

Feb 26, 2008

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Citizens, new firms ready to pick up State Farm slack The state says it is well-equipped to deal with State Farm’s decision to not write new homeowners policies. What …