Governor Rick Scott Archives

Legislative Session Draws Near

Published on: February 24th, 2019 | Written By: Travis Miller | Insurance

The 2019 Florida legislative session in only about a week away. This year’s session will be different in some respects than recent sessions, if only due to significant changes in executive branch and legislative officers. The Governor’s office often sets the tone for legislative sessions through developing proposed budgets and advancing public policy issues. The […]

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Governor Declares Emergency with Michael Tracking Toward Gulf Coast

Published on: October 8th, 2018 | Written By: Travis Miller | Insurance

Governor Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency for Northwest Florida as Hurricane Michael takes aim at the region. The state of emergency covers 26 counties in the Panhandle, through Tallahassee and eastward. If the storm continues to move as anticipated, we can expect closures of state offices, schools and similar organizations later in […]

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Jimmy Patronis to be appointed as Florida’s chief financial officer

Published on: June 26th, 2017 | WJHG.com

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Florida Insider Poll: And the next CFO is…

Published on: February 15th, 2017 | Tampa Bay Times

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Jeff Atwater’s surprise departure makes CFO job the hottest in state

Published on: February 13th, 2017 | Florida Politics

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Standoff continues over Florida insurance commissioner

Published on: April 27th, 2016 | Sarasota Herald-Tribune

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Deadlock on insurance regulator tests political skills of Florida governor, CFO

Published on: April 27th, 2016 | Miami Herald

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Still No Insurance Commissioner

Published on: April 27th, 2016 | Written By: Karen Asher-Cohen | Insurance

The Governor and the Cabinet, sitting as the Financial Services Commission, met today and again interviewed candidates for the position of Florida Insurance Commissioner. Two new candidates were interviewed – OIR Chief of Staff Belinda Miller and Raymond Blacklidge, EVP of American Traditions Insurance Co. and Modern USA Insurance Co. – as well as second […]

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