High-speed waste While high-speed rail might be a great "idea," it should stay just that: an idea. ...more

March 4, 2010

I've been trying, because I'd truly like to see health reform pass, to find something nice to say about President Obama's plans for a summit. Another summit, that is, nearly a year after the first one. ...more

February 11, 2010

During the 2010 Florida Legislative Session, lawmakers will have an opportunity to ensure Florida will have a stable insurance market that is competitive and offers consumers peace of mind. The Consumer Choice bill by Sen. Mike Bennett and Rep. Bill Proctor is designed to attract new property insurance companies and prevent others from leaving by leveling the playing field and offering consumers more choices. ...more

January 28, 2010

Although State Farm Florida will remain a key player in the homeowners insurance market, it's unknown what that will mean to policyholders. ...more

December 26, 2009

State Farm Florida dropped its plan to withdraw from the property insurance market in hurricane-prone Florida on Wednesday as part of a settlement with state regulators that includes an average 14.8 percent rate increase for homeowners and condominium owners. ...more

December 17, 2009

State Farm Florida has dropped plans to withdraw from Florida's property insurance market. ...more

December 16, 2009

Is Congress going through the ordeal of trying to enact health care reform only to have one of the main pillars - requiring individuals to obtain insurance - declared unconstitutional? An interesting debate for a constitutional law seminar. In the real world, not a big worry. ...more

November 30, 2009

State Farm is eliminating some of its discounts for property insurance customers in Florida. ...more

August 8, 2009

State Farm has until April 14 to file an amended appeal of the plan state regulators approved for the company's withdrawal from Florida's property insurance market. ...more

March 31, 2009

The Legislature has another major headache beside a revenue shortfall on its hands during its 2009 regular session. Lawmakers are coming to more fully understand the enormity of the financial hole they and Gov. Charlie Crist have been digging for Florida taxpayers as they have tried to "protect" them from rate increases from "greedy" insurance companies. ...more

March 14, 2009