by Caden DeLisa | Sep 16, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis has formally requested disaster relief from the USDA to aid Florida’s farmers impacted by Hurricane Idalia, which caused significant damage to the state’s agriculture sector. Hurricane Idalia hit Florida’s Big Bend region, where...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 15, 2023
Moody’s Investors Service upgraded Broward Health’s revenue bond rating from Baa2 to Baa1 due to strong financial performance and strategic initiatives. The upgrade was driven by Broward Health’s ability to maintain positive margins, diversify...
by Brian Burgess | Sep 15, 2023
Multiple states, including Louisiana and Florida, are challenging FEMA’s new flood insurance rates, arguing they could hurt property values and wreck property insurance markets. Officials say the rate hikes may force some working-class homeowners to abandon...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 14, 2023
Hurricane Idalia has caused an estimated $178.7 million in insured losses with 19,324 claims reported. Residential property claims are the most frequent, with 13,289 reported claims, and homeowners’ claims stand at 9,007. Closure rates vary by category, with...
by Brian Burgess | Sep 14, 2023
The Florida Policy Institute is calling on the state’s Department of Education to disclose data on the number of private schools accepting vouchers, following a significant program expansion in July. The non-profit organization aims to assess the impact of the...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 13, 2023
Florida Commerce has submitted a State Action Plan for Disaster Recovery to HUD, requesting over $910 million in funding for ongoing Hurricane Ian recovery efforts, with a focus on housing rehabilitation and hazard mitigation infrastructure grants. The plan...
