Florida Gov. Scott Hits Citizens for Secrecy; Signs Clearinghouse, Cap Bill May 31, 2013 By Gary Fineout Florida Gov. Rick Scott is sounding off anew against the state’s largest property insurer. Scott on Wednesday signed a bill...
Court Tells Florida to Review Employee Drug Testing for Some Jobs May 30, 2013 By Joel Rosenblatt and Christine Sexton, Bloomberg Specific government job categories must be considered for mandatory drug testing in Florida, an appeals court concluded in a ruling...
Mixed Reaction in Georgia to Push to Lower DUI Limit May 30, 2013 There’s mixed reaction in Georgia from drivers to a proposal from a federal agency’s call for states to lower their...
Wrongful Death Suit Alleges Hazing Death at Florida University May 30, 2013 A wrongful death lawsuit claims Bethune-Cookman University failed to stop fraternity hazing that led to the death of a Marching...
Mississippi Insurance Chief Chaney Worried About Uninsureds May 30, 2013 Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney says he fears some people won’t be able to get health insurance when enrollment under...
Wholesale Broker Sloan Mason Opens Mississippi Office May 29, 2013 Sloan Mason, a San Diego, Calif.-based wholesale insurance broker and managing general agency, has opened a new office in Jackson,...
Mississippi Man Run Over by Lawnmower Sues Manufacturer May 29, 2013 By Holbrook Mohr A lawsuit in Mississippi says a man was seriously injured after he was attacked by a swarm of yellow jackets,...
North Carolina’s Hagan Amends Senate Farm Bill to Address Crop Fraud May 29, 2013 A measure championed by U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan adds $5 million in new funding to the 2013 farm bill to...
After Years of Increases, Florida Property Insurance Rates May Be Stabilizing May 29, 2013 By Gary Fineout It’s been nearly eight years since Hurricane Wilma raked the southern end of Florida and caused billions in damages, the...
North Carolina Town Files $10M Suit Over 2010 Dam Failure May 29, 2013 The town of Hope Mills is suing to get $10 million to repair a dam that failed more than three...