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Julio Fuentes: Economic analysis warns workforce disruptions could cost Florida $9B
6+ hour, 45+ min ago (363+ words) As someone who speaks daily with business owners across Florida, I hear the same concerns repeatedly: workforce reliability, rising costs, and maintaining stability in an uncertain environment. For small businesses, particularly Hispanic-owned businesses, even brief disruptions can have significant consequences....
Joe Gruters’ Citizens Insurance overhaul clears final Senate Committee
1+ week, 3+ day ago (512+ words) A proposal by Sarasota Sen. Joe Gruters to shrink Citizens Property Insurance Corporation has cleared its final Senate Committee stop, advancing to the Senate floor efforts to reduce taxpayer exposure tied to Florida's property insurance market. SB 1028 would make it…...
Joe Gruters’ plan to shrink Citizens Insurance advances through second Senate Committee
2+ week, 4+ day ago (339+ words) A proposal by Sarasota Republican Sen. Joe Gruters to scale back Citizens Property Insurance cleared its second Senate Committee, marking another step forward in a'longtime effort to depopulate the state-sponsored Citizens Property Insurance Corp. and push customers into private markets....
New statewide insurance trust enters 2026 with sustained growth and millions more in taxpayer savings
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (463+ words) The Florida Educator Health Trust (FLEHT) enters 2026 less than a year old, but already with significant progress under its belt. Established to help Florida School Districts save on employee health plans without having to pass along benefit reductions, the program…...
David Sampson: Florida insurance reforms deliver relief as litigation drops and rates ease
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (445+ words) Florida has long been a national leader in many areas " and today it stands out for its remarkable progress in repairing a property insurance market that had been spiraling under the weight of excessive litigation and legal system abuse. By…...
Florida Obamacare enrollment dips by more than 5%
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (330+ words) The number of Floridians relying on a federal health care exchange established under the Affordable Care Act has dropped by more than 261,000 people after Republicans in Congress let expire the enhanced premium tax credits that help hold down coverage costs....
Frank Altieri: Protect seniors and veterans by defending policyholder advocates, not restricting them
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (425+ words) Seniors and veterans deserve strong protection, especially during moments of crisis. After a fire, storm, or significant property loss, insured policyholders often face the worst financial emergency of their lives, compounded by the stress and confusion of the claims process....
AARP study shows Medicare negotiations will bring massive savings for consumers in 2026
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (770+ words) New abilities for Medicare to negotiate prescription prices mean certain drugs should be 50% to 70% cheaper for many Floridians in 2026. That's according to an analysis by AARP. "That's real relief for older adults who have been stretched to the breaking point…...
House advances bill making humans review insurance claims, OKs amendment that worries industry stakeholders
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (363+ words) As Gov. Ron DeSantis readies the state for a so-called artificial intelligence "bill of rights," legislation that could help Floridians in fights with insurers is moving closer to the House floor. Rep.Hillary Cassel's measure (HB 527) would mandate that "qualified…...
Michael Yaworsky says insurance costs are finally stabilizing for Floridians
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (267+ words) Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky said he believes the state's insurance industry has stabilized, adding consumers "are finding relief" and have more options "than we've had in decades." "If you were in this meeting three years ago, it was like…...