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The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Don’t push burden of Citizens Insurance onto all Floridians
As the 2013 legislative session approaches, Florida House and Senate committees continue to discuss what can be done to address the cost of homeowners’ insurance in Florida. To their credit, they have asked for and received a lot of input from a wide range of stakeholders, including consumer advocates and economists. Thursday morning, the state […]
Florida Today: UF study: Rainy season fertilizer bans may harm your grass
Abstaining from fertilizing your yard during summer months — as Brevard County recommends — may harm your grass, according to Florida’s largest-ever study of turf grass and fertilizer use. But environmentalists say what’s good for grass is bad for the Indian River Lagoon and other economically vital waters. The findings announced Tuesday by University of […]
SunSentinel: Tom Feeney- Florida Legislature need to try something new
As the 2013 Legislative Session approaches, Florida House and Senate committees continue to discuss what can be done to address the cost of homeowners insurance in Florida. To their credit, they have asked for and received a lot of input from a wide range of stakeholders, including consumer advocates and economists. As their conversation continues, […]
WCJB-TV: Ocala Regional Trauma Center May Close
“It cost millions to build and now there’s a petition to close it. The Ocala Regional Trauma Center has been only open for two months, but other hospitals want them to close their doors,” Paige Beck said. “The Trauma Center serves multiple counties and is the first one of its kind in its region, but TV20s […]
Saint Petersblog: Joint Report from Florida TaxWatch and LeRoy Collins Institute looks at municipal pensions
Some Florida cities are taking meaningful steps towards reducing their pension liabilities, according to a report released today by Florida TaxWatch and the LeRoy Collins Institute. Looking at Florida’s Municipal Pensions: How some Florida cities are dealing with pension funding issues highlights the steps being taken by cities like Lakeland, Miami, and Jacksonville, among others, to reduce the burden […]
Tallahassee Democrat: Bill Herrle- We need more jobs, not more red tape
When the president goes before Congress on Tuesday to give his State of the Union address, I hope he will lay out a real plan to modernize our regulatory system and rein in the red tape holding back America’s small businesses. According to a 2012 survey from Gallup, half of small businesses cite government regulations […]
WCTV: New Library Opens In White Springs
White Springs, FL – A new library opens in White Springs, Florida. Sunday was the official ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the new White Springs Public Library-Potash Corporation Building. In addition to books, CDs and movies there is a community room for adult and children’s programs, plenty of computers and even WiFi. “It’s a […]
ICUF President Takes National Leadership Role
ICUF PRESIDENT TAKES NATIONAL LEADERSHIP ROLE – Dr. Ed Moore will serve as NAICUSE’s 2013 Chair – Tallahassee, Fla. – This week it was announced that current president of Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF), Dr. Ed Moore, will serve as 2013 Chair of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities State Executives […]