July 13, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Growth Continues as State-Backed Citizens Rate Hikes WeighedCitizens, which was created as an insurer of last resort, has faced explosive growth during the past three years as private insurers have dropped customers and moved forward with major rate increases because of financial problems.
By Jim Saunders and Tom Urban
4 minute read
January 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Florida High Court Abortion Ruling Likely After Legislative SessionSeven abortion clinics and a physician are arguing that the 15-week limit violates a privacy clause in the Florida Constitution that has long been interpreted to protect abortion rights.
By Jim Saunders and Tom Urban
5 minute read
August 30, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Florida 'Tool Time' Tax Holiday Ready to Crank UpThe name of the holiday loosely comes from a home-improvement show within the 1990s sitcom "Home Improvement."
By Jim Turner and Tom Urban
3 minute read
May 26, 2022 | Daily Business Review
School Shooting Reignites Partisan Divide on GunsFollowing the Parkland shootings, Florida lawmakers quickly enacted a gun-control proposal that raised the minimum age from 18 to 21 to purchase rifles and other long guns.
By Jim Turner and Tom Urban
5 minute read
May 25, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Hurricane Season Sales-Tax 'Holiday' Adds Pet SuppliesAt the request of Girl Scout Troop 60601 in Palm Harbor, Floridians can save a few dollars on pet supplies as they stockpile other needs for the upcoming hurricane season.
By Jim Turner and Tom Urban
3 minute read
April 07, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Florida Governor Signs Nursing Home Staffing ChangesThe most-controversial part of the bill involves certified nursing assistants, who provide much of the hands-on care in nursing homes.
By Jim Saunders and Tom Urban
3 minute read
March 01, 2022 | Daily Business Review
House, Senate Head Toward Passing Elections ChangesGov. Ron DeSantis has made a priority of creating the Office of Election Crimes and Security, which is expected to include 15 employees.
By Jim Saunders and Tom Urban
4 minute read
December 09, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Florida Supreme Court Weighs Insurance Search LawSome justices appeared skeptical of the insurers' arguments.
By Jim Saunders and Tom Urban
4 minute read
November 18, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Florida Lawmakers Pass Plan to Block Vaccine MandatesGov. Ron DeSantis has sparred for months with the White House about COVID-19 policies.
By Jim Saunders and Tom Urban
6 minute read
October 06, 2021 | Daily Business Review
Florida Supreme Court to Weigh Red-Light Camera FeesJustice Alan Lawson appeared skeptical of a potential class-action lawsuit challenging credit-card fees that a company collects from motorists who get caught on camera running red lights.
By Jim Saunders and Tom Urban
4 minute read