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The Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) has received the 2019 Florida workers’ compensation rate filing by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), which proposes a statewide average premium decrease of 13.4%. The new rates would become effective January 1, 2019. [Read more…] about OIR Receives Annual Workers’ Compensation Rate Filing
Amid reports that the United States and Mexico have reached a tentative NAFTA deal, U.S. Sens. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) urged the Trump administration to protect Florida farmers before finalizing the trade agreement with Mexico. [Read more…] about Nelson, Rubio urge Trump administration to protect Florida growers in NAFTA deal
The University of Tampa announced it successfully completed its second-ever comprehensive capital campaign — and raised more than $160 million. [Read more…] about UT Announces Completion of Capital Campaign: More Than $160 Million Raised
At Governor Scott’s direction, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Executive Director, Cissy Proctor, traveled to Puerto Rico over the weekend. She was invited by Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello to meet with retailers in Puerto Rico. [Read more…] about DEO Director Cissy Proctor Traveled to Puerto Rico to Meet with Businesses
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a Commission Conference on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. Items scheduled for consideration can be found here. Public comment may be taken on any item noticed for public participation. [Read more…] about Florida PSC Commission Conference on Wednesday
Following is a statement from U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) on the shooting in Jacksonville today:
“This shooting in Jacksonville deeply saddens, shocks and outrages all of us. I’m making sure that all federal resources will be available to assist victims and their families, and to help law enforcement do their jobs.” [Read more…] about Sen. Nelson on Jacksonville shooting
Governor Rick Scott made the following statement today regarding the passing of Senator John McCain:
Governor Scott said, “My wife, Ann, and I are deeply saddened to hear the news about Senator John McCain. Senator McCain was a true American hero. As a Navy man myself, I’ve always had immense respect for Senator McCain. A lot of folks talk tough, but he was the real deal. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott’s Statement on the Passing of Senator John McCain
The University of Tampa College of Arts and Letters and the Tampa Museum of Art are bridging the river with a new, collaborative performing arts series. [Read more…] about UT and Tampa Museum of Art Present Wednesday at Noon Performing Arts Series
Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day is August 26, and the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) is celebrating the great men and women who work hard every day to construct, operate, and maintain the electric system that keeps Florida running. [Read more…] about Florida PSC Recognizes Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day
Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) and Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today released a new video produced in recognition of Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day, which is this Sunday, Aug. 26. [Read more…] about New Video Released in Recognition of Florida Lineworker Appreciation Day
