We're a state of opportunity that is attracting about 1,100 people a day into our state.
My understanding (of state law) is these are public companies and the amount of shares I owned were insignificant, and I didn't see any conflict.
This state is $32 billion behind in fixing roads. Why not let private enterprise own and build roads?
The state is about $37 billion behind in overall transportation needs. We just don't have the money to do all the things we want to do.
Rate relief is a short-term solution and should be tied to long-term fixes. I applaud Governor Bush and state lawmakers for considering my proposals to provide relief to homeowners as well as long-term, comprehensive reforms of Citizens and our insurance market.
I commend our investigators and prosecutors for their tenacity in making our state a national leader in combating insurance fraud. We will not give up the fight to protect Floridians from the danger and cost inflicted by insurance fraud schemes.