Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released the following statement regarding the vote by the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors to increase rates by an average of 8.3 percent statewide. CFO Patronis has two appointees on the Board and appoints the Chair. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Citizens Rate Hike a Sad Result of Deceptive AOB Practice
New Report & Webinar on Utility Rankings & Energy Efficiency Trends in the Southeast
On Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. ET, the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy will host a webinar to present the release of a new report detailing the latest data findings, policy insights, and energy efficiency trends for utility companies and states in the Southeast. [Read more…] about New Report & Webinar on Utility Rankings & Energy Efficiency Trends in the Southeast
Governor-elect Ron DeSantis Announces Additional Thank You Tour Stops
Governor-elect Ron DeSantis and Lt. Governor-elect Jeanette Nuñez today announced the continuation of their Thank You Tour on Saturday, December 15, 2018, with stops in Destin (Okaloosa County), Naples (Collier County) and Miami (Miami-Dade County). [Read more…] about Governor-elect Ron DeSantis Announces Additional Thank You Tour Stops
Coalition Calls on Governor-elect and Legislature for Election Reforms
The 2018 election revealed many serious deficiencies in Florida’s elections process. Improperly designed ballots, broken voting machines, too few early voting days, a continuing failure to provide adequate minority language access to election materials and assistance at the polls for voters with limited English proficiency, improper denial of vote-by-mail ballots, polling locations illegally secured in gated communities, long lines at polling locations, and unfounded allegations of fraud were some of the most troubling problems. These voter suppression tactics disproportionately impact racial and language minorities, the elderly, and student voters. [Read more…] about Coalition Calls on Governor-elect and Legislature for Election Reforms
Gov. Scott Participates in CAMACOL’s 33rd Annual Holiday Food Basket Drive
Governor Rick Scott today participated in a holiday food basket drive hosted by The Latin Chamber of Commerce of the United States (CAMACOL). This is the 33rd year CAMACOL has hosted this event to provide families in need with ingredients for a holiday meal. Governor Scott has attended the event six of the last seven years. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Participates in CAMACOL’s 33rd Annual Holiday Food Basket Drive
Senator Thurston files legislation to curtail gubernatorial power in Supreme Court nominees
Lack of diversity under current governor’s
judicial appointments spurs calls for reform
Alarmed by the upcoming mandatory retirement of the last African American justice on Florida’s Supreme Court, and lack of diversity among the candidates selected by the governor’s hand-picked commission to replace them, state Senator Perry Thurston (D-Ft. Lauderdale) on Wednesday announced legislation that would trim the executive branch’s influence in the nomination process. [Read more…] about Senator Thurston files legislation to curtail gubernatorial power in Supreme Court nominees
Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier: AOB Abuse Continues to Threaten Florida’s Homeowners and Consumers
Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier issued the following statement regarding the Insurance Information Institute’s (I.I.I.) report released yesterday highlighting its perspective on the current state of Florida’s assignment of benefits (AOB) crisis. [Read more…] about Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier: AOB Abuse Continues to Threaten Florida’s Homeowners and Consumers
Senate Democratic Caucus calls on Governor Scott, Governor-Elect DeSantis to broaden Supreme Court nominees search
Alarmed by the looming lack of diversity on the State’s highest court, all seventeen members of the Florida Senate Democratic Caucus signed letters today urging outgoing Governor Rick Scott and incoming Governor-elect Ron DeSantis to request the Judicial Nominating Commission put forward more names for the three expected vacancies on the Florida Supreme Court. [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Caucus calls on Governor Scott, Governor-Elect DeSantis to broaden Supreme Court nominees search
House Passes Mast Resolution Condemning Assad Regime, Russia, Iran For Human Rights Atrocities in Syria
The United States House of Representatives today passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) condemning the Assad regime and its backers, including Russia and Iran, for their continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria. [Read more…] about House Passes Mast Resolution Condemning Assad Regime, Russia, Iran For Human Rights Atrocities in Syria
FAMU’s Accreditation Reaffirmed For Another 10 Years by Regional Accrediting Body
Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., today announced that the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) reaffirmed FAMU’s accreditation for another 10 years during its annual conference in New Orleans. [Read more…] about FAMU’s Accreditation Reaffirmed For Another 10 Years by Regional Accrediting Body
