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Tax Cut Package Includes Break for Hurricane Supplies

Tax Cut Package Includes Break for Hurricane Supplies

A $105 million tax cut package passed by the legislature on the last day of session includes a break from sales taxes for consumers purchasing hurricane preparedness supplies as the 2014 hurricane season approaches.   Consumers buying hurricane supplies between May 31 and June 8 will be able to do so free from sales tax, assuming […]

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Gun Discrimination Bill Headed to Governor

Gun Discrimination Bill Headed to Governor

The Florida House of Representatives passed SB 424 by  74-44 margin, sending the bill to Governor Rick Scott.  The bill prohibits any personal lines property or auto insurer from refusing to issue or renew a policy, or charging a differential rate, based upon the policyholder’s lawful ownership, possession or use of a firearm.  The new […]

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Vehicle Registration Fee Cuts Set to Pass

Vehicle Registration Fee Cuts Set to Pass

Later today Governor Rick Scott is expected to sign a bill that will reduce vehicle registration fees that were increased in 2009.  Unlike last year, however, the fee rollback is not tied to a repeal of insurers’ salary credit against the premium tax.  When the proposal surfaced last year, some legislators sought to fund it by eliminating the credit insurers […]

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