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Alex Sink

Sink Decides Against Bid for Governor

Sink Decides Against Bid for Governor

Former state Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink has decided against another run for Governor.  Sink lost a close race against Rick Scott in 2010 and was considering another run in 2014.  Sink said she instead intends to continue her work with a nonprofit organization she created to assist young entrepreneurs.”  After careful consideration, I have […]

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House Subcommittee Takes Long Look At Gambling

House Subcommittee Takes Long Look At Gambling

This morning the House Subcommittee on Business and Consumer Affairs met in the House Office Building lower level to discuss gaming in Florida.  The House Building was simply packed with a number of stakeholders in the mix:  gaming representatives, opposition, lobbyists and bystanders.  The meeting started with a general update on current gaming activities in Florida.  […]

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Future Composition of Financial Services Commission Still Unclear

Future Composition of Financial Services Commission Still Unclear

With a little more than a month to go until the general election, the races to determine the future makeup of Florida’s Financial Services Commission appear they will go down to the wire.  Under Florida’s unique regulatory structure, the Financial Services Commission consisting of the Governor, Chief Financial Officer, Attorney General and Commissioner of Agriculture, […]

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Terry Butler Named Interim Consumer Advocate

Terry Butler Named Interim Consumer Advocate

Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink has announced that Terry Butler will serve as the interim Interim Insurance Consumer Advocate.   Terry has worked as an attorney in various insurance regulatory capacities throughout his career, including as the Senior Attorney in the Office of the Insurance Consumer Advocate since August 2007.  “Terry’s legal experience and expertise in standing up for Florida’s […]

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