Daily Archives: December 19, 2016

State Lawmaker Touts Chances of Ride-Sharing Legislation

News4Jax   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Sen. Jeff Brandes, a St. Petersburg Republican who has backed statewide rules for ride-sharing companies such as Lyft and Uber, expressed confidence Sunday that lawmakers will move forward during the 2017 session with legislation that supporters say would help the industry expand. “After years of debating this issue, Florida is finally…

Viewpoint: Hats Off to Citizens, But Reform Needed

Opinion – Steve Pociask What a difference a few years can make. Recent changes to insurance public policies have left homeowners better protected and given the state greater financial stability. Yet, there is still room for improvements, including changes that could dramatically reduce premiums for consumers. Over a decade ago, Florida property insurance market could…