Public Safety Officials Predict 2 Million More Uninsured Drivers
Sep 4, 2007
As the expiration of PIP approaches, state officials warn that there is likely to be a dramatic increase in the number of uninsured drivers on Florida roads. And with the no-fault system disappearing, the accident victims of uninsured drivers are no longer guaranteed medical care.
KidCare Reform Must Be Addressed in the Special Session
Aug 29, 2007
Legislators ended the regular session without enacting widely supported reform legislation that would have helped thousands of uninsured Florida children get access to basic medical care. Learn how you can ask Governor Crist and legislative leaders to address the issue in the upcoming special session.
Special Session Ends; Results Uncertain
Jun 14, 2007
The Legislature ended its special session on property taxes today after passing two bills touted as the solution to the tax crisis. There is no consensus, however, that the legislation will result in relief for those that need it most, and many are concerned about the impact on education funding and government services.
Legislators Not Likely to Address KidCare During Special Session
Jun 13, 2007
Legislators are not likely to address needed KidCare reform during the special session. As a result, Florida stands to lose millions in federal matching funds.
State Lawmakers Approve Sweeping Elections Reform Bill
May 10, 2007
As part of a sweeping elections reform bill, Florida will move its presidential primary to January 29, 2008, eliminate most touch screen voting machines in favor of a paper trail, modify the state's resign-to-run law and make it harder for citizens to file certain elections complaints against elected officials and candidates.
Special Session Needed to Address Property Tax Fix
May 10, 2007
House and Senate leaders gave up on trying to reach consensus on lowering property taxes. Special Session set to convene on June 12, 2007.
Legislation would make citizen-sponsored constitutional amendments more difficult
Mar 19, 2007
Proposed legislation would impose restrictions on paid petition gatherers and allow property owners to throw them out.
Bill Moving Florida's Presidential Primary Stalled in Committee
Mar 9, 2007
Despite widespread bipartisan support, the bill has been temporarily tabled by the Senate Committee on Ethics and Elections.
Despite New Insurance Legislation, 25,000 Policies Cancelled This Week
Mar 8, 2007
Providing stark evidence that the legislation passed during the special session has not stabilized the insurance market, Nationwide Insurance became the first company to resume canceling policies.
State of the State Address Sets Centrist, Bi-Partisan Tone
Mar 7, 2007
Governor Charlie Crist’s speech yesterday heralded a new era in Tallahassee.
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