The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today issued the following statement, attributed to its assistant vice president of state government relations Logan McFaddin, regarding House Bill 719 (Motor Vehicle Insurance) by Representative Erin Grall, which passed out of the House Civil Justice and Property Rights Subcommittee today. [Read more…] about APCIA Opposes House Bill 719 Without Critical Bad Faith Reforms
Government
Legislation by Senator Ileana Garcia to Ensure Medicaid Coverage for Former Foster Youth Advances
Gaining unanimous support in the Children, Families and Elder Affairs Committee, Senate
Bill 1526 will assist former foster young adults in maintaining their Medicaid coverage.
The Senate Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs today unanimously approved Senate Bill 1526, by Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami), to help ensure young adults who have aged out of foster care continue to be provided coverage in Medicaid until age 26. [Read more…] about Legislation by Senator Ileana Garcia to Ensure Medicaid Coverage for Former Foster Youth Advances
APCIA Supports Legislation to Reduce Inflated Medical Expenses & Help Restore Fairness to Florida’s Legal System
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today issued the following statement, attributed to its assistant vice president of state government relations Logan McFaddin, regarding the passage of Senate Bill 846 (Medical Expenses) by the Senate Judiciary Committee. [Read more…] about APCIA Supports Legislation to Reduce Inflated Medical Expenses & Help Restore Fairness to Florida’s Legal System
Florida Small Businesses Urge Policymakers to Protect Access to Digital Tools
More than 100 Florida small business owners and advocates signed on to a national letter calling on state and federal policymakers to support small business partnerships with digital platforms. [Read more…] about Florida Small Businesses Urge Policymakers to Protect Access to Digital Tools
Bill Addressing Insurance Cost Drivers Passes Senate Judiciary Committee
Personal Insurance Federation of Florida Praises Work to Restore Market Balance
The Florida Senate Judiciary Committee today passed a bill that addresses cost drivers in the insurance market and helps restore balance to Florida’s civil justice system. [Read more…] about Bill Addressing Insurance Cost Drivers Passes Senate Judiciary Committee
APCIA Supports Property Insurance Reforms to Help Stabilize Florida Market
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today issued the following statement, attributed to its assistant vice president of state government relations Logan McFaddin, regarding the passage of Senate Bill 76 (Residential Property Insurance) by the Senate Judiciary Committee. [Read more…] about APCIA Supports Property Insurance Reforms to Help Stabilize Florida Market
OFR Announces Top Investor Threats for 2021
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today reminded investors to be on the lookout for investment schemes pitched through the internet and social media, particularly those involving precious metals, cryptocurrencies, promissory notes and foreign exchange markets. [Read more…] about OFR Announces Top Investor Threats for 2021
Statement: Dangerous energy preemption bills pass first committee
The Florida Senate Committee on Regulated Industries passed SB 856 and SB 1128 Tuesday. [Read more…] about Statement: Dangerous energy preemption bills pass first committee
Winners announced from the Florida Jackpots Bonus Play promotion
121 Winners Take Home $300,000 in Cash Prizes!
The Florida Lottery announces the winners from the Florida Jackpots Bonus Play promotion! [Read more…] about Winners announced from the Florida Jackpots Bonus Play promotion
Florida Doctors Speak Out Against Dangerous Legislation
Senate Bill 876 would allow non-medical doctors to perform
surgery and prescribe opioids placing Floridians at serious risk.
Florida’s statewide medical community is speaking out this week against SB 876, dangerous legislation that seeks to expand the scope of practice for optometrists which would allow them to perform eye surgery and grant them broader prescribing authority, including narcotics. [Read more…] about Florida Doctors Speak Out Against Dangerous Legislation