Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink held a briefing at the Florida Capitol today, December 7, 2009, during which she outlined ten proposals intended to strengthen safeguards over Florida investments. Previously...
The following information is the text of a speech given by U.S. Treasury Chairman Ben S. Bernanke about “Frequently Asked Questions” (regarding economic recovery) at the Economic Club of Washington D.C.,...
In an advisory issued today, December 7, 2009, State Representative Bill Proctor (R-St. Augustine) and Senator Mike Bennett (R-Bradenton) announced that they have scheduled a media conference tomorrow, December 8,...
The Florida Legislature will hold its third round of 2009 Interim Committee Meetings during the week of December 7-11. The next scheduled Interim Committee Week is January 11-15. To view the complete House of...
The following news release was published by Florida Governor Charlie Crist’s office on December 4, 2009: 2008-09 graduation rate surpasses the previous high despite removal of GED recipients TALLAHASSEE –...
According to a recent study of charter school performance in 16 states by Stanford University’s Center for Research on Education Outcomes, Florida is one of six states studied in which charter school students...
During the December 3, 2009 meeting of the Florida State Board of Administration’s (“SBA’s”) Investment Advisory Council (“IAC”), Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink offered...
In a review of recently-submitted consent-to-rate filings, the Louisiana Department of Insurance (“LDOI”) has determined that some may not be in compliance with the State’s insurance code. In a...
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Falling Florida property values to pose problem for legislators Florida’s real estate market is crumbling so badly that the taxable property...
H.R. 2609, also known as the “Federal Insurance Office Act,” unanimously passed the United States House Financial Services Committee today, December 2, 2009. If ultimately passed into law, the...