Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier is pleased to announce the appointment of Allison Hess Sitte as Government Affairs Director for the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR), effective Monday, December 2, 2019. [Read more…] about Commissioner Altmaier Announces OIR Government Affairs Director
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Florida PSC Announces Federal Lifeline Assistance Program Benefit Change
The Lifeline Assistance program discount on stand-alone voice service is decreasing from $9.25 to $7.25 per month, effective December 1. [Read more…] about Florida PSC Announces Federal Lifeline Assistance Program Benefit Change
The Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation joins global #GivingTuesday movement
Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2019, is a day to use the power of people and organizations to make the world a better place – and for the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Program, that means helping abused, abandoned and neglected children. [Read more…] about The Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation joins global #GivingTuesday movement
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $44 Million in Awards for Voluntary Home Buyouts in Irma-Impacted Communities
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that more than $44 million in Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding has been awarded to 11 Florida communities impacted by Hurricane Irma through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rebuild Florida Voluntary Home Buyout Program. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $44 Million in Awards for Voluntary Home Buyouts in Irma-Impacted Communities
Financial Services Commission Appoints New OFR Commissioner
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced that the Financial Services Commission has appointed Russell C. Weigel commissioner of the Florida Office of Financial Regulation. [Read more…] about Financial Services Commission Appoints New OFR Commissioner
Florida Health Insurance Advisory Board Conference Call Meeting
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Commissioner Nikki Fried: Charitable Best Practices For Giving Tuesday
As the state’s regulatory agency for charities, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and Commissioner Nikki Fried are providing consumers with tips to donate to charities safely on Giving Tuesday and avoid scams. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried: Charitable Best Practices For Giving Tuesday
Senator Janet Cruz files legislation addressing bottled water extraction from Florida’s springs
In response to concerns surrounding Nestlé Waters North America’s permit request that would allow the bottled water company to pump 1.152 million gallons of water per day from Ginnie Springs, Senator Janet Cruz (D-Tampa) has filed legislation that would require the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to monitor consumptive use permits for all bottled water companies, ensuring their compliance with state law. [Read more…] about Senator Janet Cruz files legislation addressing bottled water extraction from Florida’s springs
Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Vote to Appoint New OFR Commissioner
The Florida Cabinet today voted to appoint Russell Weigel as the new Commissioner of the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR). [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Vote to Appoint New OFR Commissioner
No Roads To Ruin Coalition At Capitol Thursday
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Organizations and businesses from across Florida will gather together on Thursday, December 5, 2019 to announce a new coalition devoted to opposing and ultimately stopping all three proposed toll roads known as M-CORES, and will reveal campaign to address fatally flawed task force process. [Read more…] about No Roads To Ruin Coalition At Capitol Thursday