In last week’s newsletter we talked about “The Great Resignation” by workers in this country and just this past week Senator Jeff Brandes held hearings where several state agencies reported their struggles to fill vacant positions. Many openings involve direct service and care to people – a mission-critical part of government’s function.
Among the worst …
The Florida Legislature today begins the third week of its scheduled nine-week session with some good news: the latest state revenue estimates released this past Friday show $4 billion more in tax dollars in general revenue coming in than was expected over this current …
The need for further legislative reforms in Florida’s property insurance market was on full display this past Friday at a public rate hearing where three companies proposed rate increases from 26% to 111%. All three companies’ representatives mentioned increases in the frequency and severity of claims resulting in litigation – many …
Last year’s property insurance reform law under SB 76 targets the causes of the repeated double-digit rate hikes that homeowners and others are suffering. There are two ongoing legal challenges to the law in federal court – both by roofing and restoration interests – with the latest case seeking a preliminary …
Solicitors with offers to fix roofs and homes damaged in the recent tornadoes in Lee and Charlotte Counties in Southwest Florida have been out in full display in those neighborhoods. The news media in the affected area is doing a great job reporting the solicitation activities and the other …
