Last week, we previewed the special session with a list of issues contained in the House and Senate bills. Today, the Legislature will vote to approve the final version of the measure. Here are some of the various provisions contained … Continue reading
Various media reports today are indicating that the House and Senate have reached a deal on fixes to the property insurance crisis. It appears that all sides are getting what they want. The Senate wanted a super-reinsurance fund and allowing … Continue reading
Members of the conference committees have managed to make some progress on the differences between the House and Senate positions. House and Senate members signed off on a measure aimed at preventing insurance companies from “cherry-picking,” or refusing to sell … Continue reading
The Associated Press has a good list of major differences between the House and Senate bills: Homeowners could opt out of windstorm coverage (S) Homeowners could opt for higher deductibles (S) Homeowners could opt for covering only the amount of … Continue reading
As a former Student Body President at the University of South Florida, I still follow higher education issues from afar. Several media outlets are reporting on a study released yesterday by the Board of Governors that proposes changes to the … Continue reading
Various media reports have talked about the Tampa City Council’s discussion yesterday about sex offenders. The Council originally was debating a local ordinance to prohibit registered sex offenders from living within 2,500 (almost 1/2 a mile) feet of schools, parks, … Continue reading
This morning, I posted a quick session review and explanation of the conference committee process. Two things: First, I was wrong about the bills. Instead of the House passing an amended Senate bill, the Senate amended the House bills and … Continue reading
With a hat tip to Josh Hallet – who got the story from 37Sginals. – I must share with you the wise post from one Mark Cuban – owner of the Dallas Mavericks. You see, I agree completely with Mark … Continue reading
Last year, one of my more popular posts was a listing of area candidates’ websites. With municipal elections approaching, I have decided to create a list for the City of Tampa candidates. You can view the page by clicking here. … Continue reading
Yesterday, the Florida Senate passed Senate Bill 4-A, it’s version of solutions to the property insurance crisis, while the House passed its version in House Bills 1-A, 3-A, 5-A, 7-A, and 9-A. These bills contain some differences, as noted by … Continue reading