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Lawmakers get a taste of how heated workers comp debate will be
The Florida Legislature is already getting a taste of the debate that will play out in the coming months among business, legal and labor groups as the Legislature looks at revamping the workers’ compensation insurance system. Story from WFSU is here. The Associated Industries of Florida issued a statement: "Workers' compensation system concerns prove to be justified." In the statement, AIF applauds the Florida Sentate Banking & Insurance Committee. One quote:
“The uncontrolled attorney fees that have resulted from the Florida Supreme Court ruling on Castellanos must be reeled in, so that injured workers can get healthier and businesses can continue to thrive in the Sunshine State.” News release from AIF is here.
Related stories in this Legislative Roundup:
» Trial bar allies turn guns on ratings council in workers’ comp hearing
» Florida House goes to court over Pitbull contract
» Florida Legislature begins sorting out Amendment 2
» What's next for state's Stand Your Ground law?
» NW Fla. lawmakers given oversight of oil spill money
Up to half a million people eligible for medical marijuana in Florida
One of the biggest issues facing the Legislature is whether to expand the number of businesses authorized by the state to grow, process and distribute marijuana to an estimated 500,000 patients who would be eligible for the treatment when the amendment goes into effect in January. [Source: Action News Jax]
Florida credit unions report higher member growth compared to rest of nation
Credit unions in the Sunshine State reported 1.2 percent year-over-year member growth in the third quarter, according to a report from the National Credit Union Administration. That's compared to the 0.1 percent decrease in year-over-year member volume at credit unions across the nation. [Source: South Florida Business Journal]
Florida affected in hack of 34,000 patients' health information, Quest Diagnostics says
Quest Diagnostics has announced that the personal health and identifying information of about 34,000 people was recently compromised. Company officials said that Florida was affected by the hack and that 11,000 Floridans’ personal information might have been compromised. [Source: WFTV]
The Florida company betting on yacht owners to join the on-demand economy
Investors are betting that boat owners will turn to the “sharing economy” to ease the costs of owning a vessel. A Florida company has raised $13 million to take on traditional boat rentals with an approach that resembles the Airbnb model. More from the Wall Street Journal and the Miami Herald.
› Two South Florida companies on 'Best Workplaces for Parents' list
South Florida companies Ultimate Software and JM Family Enterprises are among the "Best Workplaces for Working Parents," according to the Great Places to Work list for 2016 published by Fortune.
› Calling Florida’s top student chefs
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam encourages innovative chefs in 9th through 12th grades to enter the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ “Fresh From Florida” Student Chef Cook-Off.
› Collier County rejects Atlanta Braves spring training, again
Collier County is out of the hunt to land the Atlanta Braves' next spring training complex -- again. In a unanimous vote Tuesday morning, the County Commission there agreed to discontinue talks with the team.
› Four scientists with USF ties named fellows in National Academy of Inventors
Three University of South Florida faculty inventors whose work has led to advances in electronics, biometrics and anticancer drugs, as well as a USF alumnus who has created a range of cutting-edge technologies, have been selected as fellows in the National Academy of Inventors.
» See also: Florida Tech President Named to National Academy of Inventors
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