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Renewed Emphasis on Amendment Opposing Federal Health Care Law

Renewed Emphasis on Amendment Opposing Federal Health Care Law

The Florida Senate is again taking steps toward a state constitutional amendment in opposition to the federal Affordable Care Act.  The legislature pursued an amendment last year (Amendment 9), but state courts precluded it from appearing on the ballot by finding the ballot summary to be misleading. The Senate Judiciary Commit­tee has passed a resolution by a […]

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New Financial Services Commission Takes the Reins

New Financial Services Commission Takes the Reins

The new year marks a new beginning for Florida’s Financial Services Commission.  Under Florida’s regulatory structure, the Governor and Cabinet make up the four-member Financial Services Commission.  This collegial body has rulemaking authority for the Office of Insurance Regulation and Office of Financial Regulation.  In addition, the Financial Services Commission is responsible for employing the […]

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Florida Attorney General Finds Health Care Bill Unconstitutional

Florida Attorney General Finds Health Care Bill Unconstitutional

Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum sent a letter to leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate setting forth the basis for his finding that the proposed federal health care bill is unconstitutional.  The letter calls into question provisions of the health care bill that would require every American to purchase health insurance […]

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Changes at the Top: 2010 Elections Will Shape Florida Government

Changes at the Top:  2010 Elections Will Shape Florida Government

With the holidays behind us and the 2010 legislative session fast approaching, considerable attention will turn to the many political races that promise to shape Florida’s future.  Many candidates used early starts in 2009 to raise money and put together the campaign infrastructures they will need to carry themselves to the primaries and general election […]

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Florida Attorney General Questions Health Care Bill

Florida Attorney General Questions Health Care Bill

Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum announced over the holidays that his staff will be reviewing the legality of the federal health-care bill.  McCollum, who is running for Governor, refers to the much-debated health-care bill as a “tax on living.”  He questions a requirement in the bill that all citizens either obtain insurance or pay into […]

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