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Drew WilsonJanuary 17, 2018

The Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee voted unanimously Tuesday for a bill by Sen. Lauren Book (SB 376) that would include in the Worker’s Compensation Law benefits for first responders who sustain mental or nervous injuries such as PTSD in the line of duty. The forward momentum for the bill got the attention of CFO […]

Staff ReportsMarch 15, 2017

The House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee approved an assignment of benefits reform bill Tuesday. The bill links fees to pre-litigation offers of judgment and requires policyholders receive notice if a contractor files suit. “The Consumer Protection Coalition applauds Rep. Jamie Grant and House leadership for taking on the issue of Assignment of Benefits fraud and […]

Drew WilsonJune 7, 2016

A group opposing All Aboard Florida announced Tuesday they would issue “report cards” measuring where candidates for public office stand on the railroad project connecting Orlando to Miami. The Coalition Against Rail Expansion in Florida, or CARE FL, sent a 12-question survey to candidates in districts affected by All Aboard Florida with instructions to send […]

Ryan RayNovember 9, 2015

An group opposed to the expansion of passenger rail in South Florida – Citizens Against Passenger Rail in Florida, or CARE FL – said despite what they called a “PR move” to rename the project, the group is still dead set against it. In an announcement Monday, the company behind All Aboard Florida trumpeted a “brand release” of Brightline, which […]

Ryan RaySeptember 23, 2015

A representative of Citizens Against Rail Expansion in Florida, or CARE FL, denounced a new federal report on the likely environmental impact of proposed construction to implement All Aboard Florida, a private passenger transit system that aims to connect Orlando and Miami via train. CARE FL Treasurer Brent Hanlon said Wednesday a recent report by the Federal Railway Administration – […]

Ryan RayApril 16, 2015

During a conference call late Thursday morning, the anti-rail group Citizens Against Rail Expansion in Florida inveighed against a plan backed by Gov. Rick Scott to build more rail lines in the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County areas. Its main bone of contention is an April poll conducted by Mason-Dixon that CARE says offers stark evidence that […]

Sally SwartzFebruary 25, 2015

Last week, two Treasure Coast governments pledged cash to fight All Aboard Florida, and a private group revealed new plans. At meetings in Martin and Indian River counties, commissioners said they’ll spend a total of $4.2 million to battle the Miami-to-Orlando high speed passenger rail service. AAF has stops in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm […]

Sally SwartzFebruary 24, 2015

Last week, two Treasure Coast governments pledged cash to fight All Aboard Florida, and a private group revealed new plans. At meetings in Martin and Indian River counties, commissioners said they’ll spend a total of $4.2 million to battle the Miami-to-Orlando high speed passenger rail service. AAF has stops in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm […]

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Capitol Reax: Workers’ comp, payday loans, vacation rentals, train safety, AOB

Capitol Reax: AOB reform, workers compensation, medical marijuana, gun bills

All Aboard Florida opponents to offer candidate ‘report card’ on rail expansion

Anti-rail group: Still against All Aboard Florida, by any other name

Anti-rail group slams federal study of All Aboard Florida

Anti-train group rails against All Aboard Florida

Sally Swartz: To oppose All Aboard Florida, here comes the money train

Sally Swartz: To oppose All Aboard Florida, here comes the money train