Archive for June, 2009

Sarasota Herald-Tribune - If Crist relaxes rules, State Farm hints it may stay

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
June 23, 2009

With a deadline looming on the legislation, a State Farm executive has told Gov. Charlie Crist that the company would “re-examine its options” about pulling out of the Florida property insurance market if Crist endorses a bill that would let companies issue policies largely free from state rate regulation.

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Bloodhorse.com - Florida: Crist moves bill to Seminoles’ court

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
June 15, 2009

 Florida Gov. Charlie Crist signed a gaming bill June 15 that contains several changes sought by the state’s Thoroughbred industry and some changes in the operations of the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s casinos.

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The Lakeland Ledger - Seminole Deal Sets Up Fla. for Historic Gambling Expansion

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
June 20, 2009

TALLAHASSEE | When Gov. Charlie Crist gathered to sign one of the most expansive gambling bills in state history last week, he chose as a backdrop not a casino, horse track or jai alai fronton, but instead opted for the campus of a Miami high school.

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The Florida Times-Union - PR expert: Twitter your way to success

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
June 20, 2009

Jacksonville public relations specialists are all atwitter over Web 3.0.

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Sarasota Herald Tribune- Bill still awaiting the Crist signature

Thursday, June 4th, 2009
June 03, 2009

TALLAHASSEE - The Florida Legislature ended its session on May 8, but a second lawmaking session is under way.

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Wakulla.com- Governor Crist Signs 2009-10 Budget to Maintain Investments in Florida’s Future

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009
June 01, 2009

TALLAHASSEE - Governor Charlie Crist today signed the $66.5 billion 2009-10 budget, praising the Florida Legislature for putting together a budget that preserves Florida ’s investment in economic development, education and public safety. 

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