How big a role, if any, should the state of Florida play in regulating health insurance plans? That was the issue before a Senate panel Monday as it looked ahead to new rules and regulations coming down through the federal healthcare law. Lynn Hatter reports the law is putting additional rules in place for insurers—and states are having to decide how far they’ll go in making sure insurance companies are in compliance.
A data analysis group called Economic Modeling Specialists International has released a study on the economic impact of Florida’s 28 state colleges. As Ryan Benk reports, that survey seems to prove what many folks have said all along…a college degree is a good investment for everyone.
Florida’s House and Senate gaming committees weren’t expected to bring any significant gambling legislation forward this session. But Regan McCarthy reports following charges filed against an Internet sweepstakes café operator, the tone in the legislature has changed.
In the wake of Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll’s resignation amidst a racketeering probe, a bipartisan coalition is calling for stronger ethics reform in Florida. Jessica Palombo reports, the group warns the bill the Senate passed takes steps backward instead of forward.
Here’s a tribute to a woman who was a real presence in the Florida Legislature for many years. Sascha Cordner takes a look back at the remarkable career of a truly memorable lady, former house and senate member Larcenia Bullard who died over the weekend.