Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report: Friday, June 22
Jun 22, 2012
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Daily Florida Insurance-Related Events
There are no Florida insurance-related events scheduled for today.
Florida Senator Garrett Richter: Insurance promises we can’t keep
Florida is making big promises on property insurance it probably can’t keep, and Floridians will end up paying for it when the storm hits.
Lawyer: School board should appeal Hurricane Katrina case
An attorney for the New Orleans school board said Thursday the group should appeal a ruling that thousands of New Orleans teachers were wrongfully fired after Hurricane Katrina, estimating the decision could cost the board $1 billion in potential damage payments.
Hudson sinkhole house called total loss
A day after a sinkhole opened up underneath a house, emergency officials continued to monitor the situation to make sure there was no further danger to public safety.
Sinking earth, home worry neighborhood
Neighbors are worried they could be next after a sinkhole swallowed half of a house in this town of 12,000 about 45 miles north of St. Petersburg.
Florida PIP deadline to go from 2 years to 2 weeks
Florida residents involved in car crashes may not be able to get the money they’re entitled to under Florida’s personal injury protection.
Florida rolls out new guide for senior drivers
Florida has something new specifically designed for aging drivers.
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration resets bidding on discount drug program
The company challenging the Agency for Health Care Administration’s decision to switch providers for a program that provides discounted drugs to Floridians has dropped its protests after the agency chose not to award the contract to another company.
Ex-Department of Health official blasts Florida Governor Rick Scott
Daniel Parker says the governor wants no questions, just “ideologues” who will promote conservative operating methods.
Governor Rick Scott Still Supports E-Verify, Now as National Policy
Governor Rick Scott says his position on E-Verify hasn’t changed.
Divided Board of Governors OKs tuition increases
A divided Board of Governors struggled Thursday at times but finally reached agreement to raise tuition at Florida’s public universities.
Florida ranks 4th in economic insecurity
When it comes to economic insecurity Florida’s hard to beat.
Insurance Regulators Urge U.S. Senate to Pass Flood Insurance Re-Authorization Quickly
In a letter to Senate leadership and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee, members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners urged prompt action on a long-term reauthorization and reform of the National Flood Insurance Program before the latest extension expires at the end of July.
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