With news that the U.S. House of Representatives passed a disaster relief bill, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis and Panama City native released the following statement: [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Congress for Passing Hurricane Michael Relief
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CFO Jimmy Patronis Highlights Successful Trade Mission to Israel
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released details from Florida’s recent trade mission and ceremonial Cabinet meeting in Israel. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Highlights Successful Trade Mission to Israel
CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Governor Ron DeSantis Signing AOB Reform
Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 7065, a bill that addresses the widespread lawsuit abuse related to insurance agreements known as assignment of benefits (AOB).
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CFO Jimmy Patronis: FCC Report Underscores Vital Need for Post-Disaster Telecommunication Improvements
Following the historic landfall of Hurricane Michael in the Florida Panhandle in October 2018, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis urged the FCC to recommend best practices to pre-position equipment so companies are prepared to make repairs quickly after a hurricane passes, sending a letter and speaking with FCC Chairman Pai regarding the detrimental impact to telecommunications. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: FCC Report Underscores Vital Need for Post-Disaster Telecommunication Improvements
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Thank You President Trump for Supporting the Florida Panhandle
With President Donald J. Trump’s visit to the Panhandle today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released the following statement regarding the support Northwest Florida has received for Hurricane Michael recovery: [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Thank You President Trump for Supporting the Florida Panhandle
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Building a Better, Stronger Florida
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis today praised the Florida Legislature for their support of his 2019 legislative priorities, including cancer coverage benefits for firefighters, measures to stop rampant AOB abuse, protections for the Jewish community against anti-Semitism, financial literacy requirements for Florida’s schools, as well as protections for Florida’s law enforcement animals. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Building a Better, Stronger Florida
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Cities Must Stand Up for Firefighter Cancer Coverage Amid Florida League of Cities Call for Veto
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis was joined by Senator Ed Hooper, Representative Chip LaMarca, Chair Bobby Payne and other members of the Florida Legislature at a press conference today to speak out against the Florida League of Cities letter to Governor Ron DeSantis requesting that he veto a bill passed unanimously to provide cancer coverage for Florida firefighters: [Read more…] about CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Cities Must Stand Up for Firefighter Cancer Coverage Amid Florida League of Cities Call for Veto
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Receives Funding to Make Full-Pay Plan More Affordable
The Florida Healthy Kids Corporation (Corporation) today celebrates that 2019-2020 fiscal year legislative budget negotiations have included funding for a proposal submitted by the Corporation to lower the cost of health insurance for families in its full-pay program. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Receives Funding to Make Full-Pay Plan More Affordable
CFO Jimmy Patronis Proud of Keiser University Commitment to Hurricane Recovery Efforts
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis today joined Vice Chancellor of Keiser University Belinda Keiser, CEO and President of Volunteer Florida Clay Ingram, Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford, and members of the Florida Legislature for the presentation of a $50,000 to Volunteer Florida’s Florida Disaster Fund and the Bay Law Enforcement Assistance Fund (BLEAF) for Hurricane Michael recover efforts. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Proud of Keiser University Commitment to Hurricane Recovery Efforts
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Florida League of Cities is Failing First Responders Yet Again
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis today spoke out against the Florida League of Cities letter to Governor Ron DeSantis requesting that he veto a bill which passed unanimously to provide cancer coverage to Florida firefighters: [Read more…] about CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Florida League of Cities is Failing First Responders Yet Again
