Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report – Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Jan 22, 2018
Brightline Adds Safety Features At Crossings
Brightline has positioned large electronic signs at several busy Rail Crossings along its Route to warn the Public that its New Express Trains move faster than other rail traffic and to urge people to stay off the tracks when the guard gates go down. Jennifer Sorentrue reports for the Palm Beach Post.
Citizens Showing Leadership In Climate Change Issues
Southwest Florida is a prime example of a Community in which Citizens are not only expressing concerns about Climate Change and its possible impacts, such as Sea Level Rise, they are uniting and acting on those concerns. Dale White reports for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune’s “Gatehouse News.”
Death Spurs Florida Lawmakers to Look at Airboat Operators
Commercial Airboat Operators would have to complete a State-Approved Course before taking on Passengers under a Measure — named for a 22-year-old Woman killed last year — that started moving through the Senate on Monday. THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Jim Turner reports via the Palm Beach Post.
Certificate of Need Reforms, Direct Primary Care Head To House Floor
The Florida House is ready to take up Two Familiar Healthcare Reform Measures Wednesday. Supporters say both Bills will make care more accessible and more affordable. The Plans face uphill battles in the Senate. Kate Payne reports for WUSF.
Opioid Bill Advances in House Despite Doctors’ Worries
A Bill designed to stem the Epidemic of Opioid Abuse and Overdoses was approved Monday by a House Committee, despite objections from some Doctors that a provision limiting the length of some prescriptions is impractical. Gray Rohrer reports for the Orlando Sentinel.
Addicts Who Lived at Florida Sober Home Called “No Drug Zone” Overdosed
One of dozens of “Sober” Homes and Rehabs across South Florida milked people addicted to opioids for Insurance Money, then hung them out to dry. Lisa Riordan Seville reports for NBC News.
Initiative That Would Restore Felons’ Voting Rights Qualifies For 2018 Ballot
State Election Officials on Tuesday verified that the Constitutional Amendment that would automatically restore the Voting Rights of convicted Felons — except for those convicted of murder and sexual offenses — has enough signatures to qualify it for the 2018 November Ballot. Ana Ceballos reports for FloridaPolitics.com.
Voter Data For Nearly 1K Kansas Residents Exposed In Florida
Efforts to detect Voter Fraud led to the exposure of Private Voter Data from nearly 1,000 Kansas Residents this year by Officials in Florida, who released information including partial Social Security Numbers to a Woman who had filed an open records request. The Associated Press reports.
House Budget Will Soon Take Shape
The House Appropriations Committee is expected to sign off next week on a Proposed 2018-2019 Budget, with the spending plan going to the Full House the following week. THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA reports via FloridaPolitics.com.
Florida Quietly Cut Deal to Cap Fees in Water Wars
Some Republican Legislators last year complained about the escalating costs — which began to rise sharply after the State took its Case to the U.S. Supreme Court — and initially refused to sign off on any additional payments. The Associated Press reports via the Tampa Bay Times.
Broward Republicans Pick Lawmaker George Moraitis As New Party Chairman
Broward Republicans, hoping a New Leader can turn around the County Political Party that’s been plagued with controversy for years, picked State Representative George Moraitis as their New Chairman Monday. The Sun-Sentinel’s Anthony Man reports.
Florida Supreme Court Will Soon Be On Facebook Live
There will be more ways to watch the Florida Supreme Court when it revs up Facebook Live Broadcasts this week. FloridaPolitics.com reports.
Jeremy Ring’s Book On Yahoo! Years Debuts Today
CFO Candidate and Former State Senator Jeremy Ring’s Book, “We Were Yahoo!” detailing the rise and fall of one-time dot com juggernaut hits shelves tomorrow and promises to be both an entertaining romp and a cautionary tale for entrepreneurs about the pitfalls that come with quick success. FloridaPolitics.com Publisher Peter Schorsch reports.
Delaware Deputy Insurance Commissioner Crane To Leave State Service
Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro has announced that Deputy Commissioner Mitch Crane will end his Service to the State of Delaware on February 16, 2018. Insurance Journal has the story.
What Government Shutdown Means for the Property and Casualty Insurance Industry
The Property/Casualty Insurance Industry is not immune to any economic effects the Federal Government Shutdown may bring but since the Industry is largely Regulated by the States, not Washington, the impact on the Industry of Federal Workers not going to work should be minimal. Insurance Journal’s Andrew G. Simpson reports.
Minnesota Issues Super Bowl Short-Term Home Rental, Insurance Coverage Advisory
The Minnesota Commerce Department poses important questions for Homeowners to consider who may be looking to put their homes on the Market for Super Bowl Weekend. National Underwriter’s PropertyCasualty360.com reports.
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