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Peter SchorschMarch 26, 2018

A coalition of businesses advocating for Assignment of Benefits reform released a new video Monday detailing the story of a Florida homeowner who was the victim of a shady contractor. In the Consumer Protection Coalition video, Weeki Wachee homeowner Barbara G. details the 10-month saga she went through after finding a leak under her kitchen […]

Staff ReportsMarch 12, 2018

The Florida Chamber of Commerce wanted to see the cost of living for Floridians reduced this Session, but after lawmakers’ focus turned to the Parkland school massacre, the measures passed by the Legislature did not impress the organization. “Rightly so, the last three weeks of Session were focused on school safety following the Parkland tragedy,” […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 27, 2018

A business group pushing the House version of assignment of benefits reform is releasing video testimonials by consumers who feel they were harmed by AOB abuse. “I basically signed my life away,” said Darleen Masturzo of Davenport, one of the consumers. “For anyone who doesn’t believe AOB abuse is causing hardship and stress for consumers, […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 26, 2018

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The Florida Chamber of Commerce is releasing an ad this week targeting a senate bill it says will cause auto insurance rates to skyrocket. “Caution alert: Florida state senators want to pass a new law making you pay more for your car insurance,” the ad states. “The bill will force you to pay more for […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 10, 2018

Senate President-designate Bill Galvano and Senate Majority Leader Wilton Simpson raised big money for their political committees ahead of the 2018 Legislative Session according to newly filed campaign finance reports. Galvano continued to raise substantial funds for the Florida Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee. After a record-setting Q3 effort, the Galvano-controlled FRSCC raised $844,950 in December, putting Galvano’s […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 7, 2018

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday to advance a bill by Sarasota Sen. Greg Steube, SB 1168, that the Consumer Protection Coalition said would “do little to protect consumers” from Assignment of Benefits abuse. The group said it prefers HB 7015 by Rep. Jay Trumbull, which includes modifications to one-way attorney fees which proponents say […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 18, 2018

Florida voters aren’t fans of Assignment of Benefits rules and are looking for a change according to a new poll conducted by the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Assignment of Benefits, or AOB, allows homeowners to sign over their insurance policy rights to third-party contractors who will make necessary repairs to damaged homes and then deal […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 15, 2018

Top Republican lawmakers posted big fundraising reports for their political committees in December, with future Senate President Wilton Simpson leading the pack at $427,000 raised last month. Simpson’s committee, Jobs for Florida, took in 31 contributions from Dec. 1 through New Year’s Eve and a pair of committees chaired by Ryan Tyson – Floridians for […]

Scott PowersJanuary 11, 2018

A new statewide poll conducted by the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Florida Chamber Political Institute finds Floridians comfortable that the state is headed in the right direction and give Gov. Rick Scott some of his highest approval ratings, with usual splits on those opinions between Republicans and Democrats. The poll finds Republican Adam Putnam and […]

Phil AmmannDecember 15, 2017

As Floridians continue to rebuild after Hurricane Irma, a new consumer alert warns against bad actors trying to rip off homeowners seeking repairs from the storm. A joint effort of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, the one-minute consumer alert hitting airwaves Friday is alerting homeowners about falling victim […]

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Consumer Protection Coalition releases new video in AOB fight

Florida Chamber sums up likes, dislikes this Session

Coalition enlists consumer testimony in support of AOB reform

Florida Chamber wants Senate to ‘put the brakes’ on auto insurance bill

Bill Galvano, Wilton Simpson raised big money in January

Capitol reax: AOB, Publix PrEP, campus ‘free speech,’ criminal justice, Rick Scott

Florida voters want to reform AOB system, Chamber poll finds

Top Republican lawmakers added major cash in December

Florida Chamber poll puts Adam Putnam, Gwen Graham out front, with lots undecided

Florida Chamber issues alert on assignment of benefits abuse, rising premiums