September 19, 2011 - 6:00pm
Jeff Atwater Says Citizens Sinkhole Request was Too Aggressive
Submitted by Anonymous on September 20, 2011 - 9:19am
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater, saying Citizens had been too aggressive, applauded the Office of Insurance Regulation for reducing the requested sinkhole rate hike from an average of 447 percent to 32.8 percent.
I thought it was a very solid ruling, Atwater said. This was too aggressive a rate increase that was being asked for.
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation declared Monday night that the rate hike was not supported by credible evidence from Citizens to meet Florida Statutes meriting the hike.
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Rick Perry Leads Mitt Romney and Ron Paul in New Poll
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 20, 2011 - 7:48am
A USA Today/Gallup poll unveiled on Tuesday found that Texas Gov. Rick Perry led the field for the Republican presidential nomination, but did not do as well as GOP rival former Gov. Mitt Romney when matched up against President Barack Obama.
Perry topped the national poll with 31 percent followed by Romney who took second with 24 percent. U.S. Rep. Ron Paul stood in third with 13 percent.
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A First Five Primary OK with Rick Scott
Submitted by Anonymous on September 19, 2011 - 10:46pm
Gov. Rick Scott said Florida shouldnt have to face a party penalty for keeping itself early in the primary process.
The state may look to schedule its vote before Feb. 28, putting itself on the calendar before Arizona, but after Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina.
If you add up all the delegates and the number of people who live in the four states before us, were still larger, Scott said Monday. Were a diverse state; you have to win the state to win the presidency. We should be early and we shouldnt lose our delegates.
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Joe Negron Remains 'Encouraged' on Federal Medicaid Talks
Submitted by Anonymous on September 19, 2011 - 10:45pm
Medicaid costs could grow another $300 million in Floridas next fiscal-year budget.
Still, Sen. Joe Negron, R-Stuart, said Monday hes been encouraged with the states ongoing talks with the federal government regarding the future of the program in Florida.
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Citizens Sinkhole Hike Request Sunk
September 18, 2011 - 6:00pm
Citizens Rate Hike Remains Under Review Beyond Deadline
Submitted by Anonymous on September 19, 2011 - 9:30pm
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation continued calculating into the night numbers on the sinkhole rate hike proposal from Citizens Property Insurance Corp.
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Don Gaetz Vows 'Common-Sense' Solutions
September 18, 2011 - 6:00pm
Sen. Don Gaetz, a former school superintendent and hospice executive from the Panhandle, was formally recognized as the Senate president-in-waiting on Monday.
Gaetz, a Republican from Niceville, was honored in a Senate floor ceremony in front of family and friends, including his son, state Rep. Matt Gaetz. R-Fort Walton Beach.
Gaetz will succeed Senate President Mike Haridopolos, R-Merritt Island, for the 2013 session and preside for two terms, assuming Republicans maintain a majority in the chamber. They currently hold a 28-12 majority in the Senate.
Don Gaetz to Keep Florida Senate on 'Right' Course
September 18, 2011 - 6:00pm
Barring an unforeseen reversal in Republican Party fortunes, the 2013 Florida Senate will look a lot like the 2011 and 2012 models.
When President Mike Haridopolos turns the gavel over to president-designate Don Gaetz, the state Senate may still be the "most conservative Senate in Florida history."
That sobriquet, bestowed by Haridopolos as he assumed the presidency last session, fits both legislative leaders.
"You're going to see a very similar Senate. Their philosophies are the same," says Sen. Thad Altman, R-Melbourne.
Whose Country Is It, Anyway?
September 19, 2011 - 6:00pm
For the third straight year, the median income of the typical American family fell in 2010.
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