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Jimmy Patronis Issues Directive Stopping ESG Fund Participation for State Retirement Program
This week, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued a directive barring asset managers within Florida’s deferred compensation program from investing participants’ compensation in financial products associated with Environmental, Societal and Governance (ESG)...
Jimmy Patronis Honors Florida’s Fallen Firefighters
At the end of last week, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis joined elected officials, members of the fire service community and their families at the Florida State Fire...
Jimmy Patronis Lays Out Legislative Priorities, Including Backing US&R Task Forces
This week, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced his 2022 legislative priorities during the Florida Chamber Annual Meeting and Future of Florida Forum.
The CFO’s top priorities include securing $10 million in funding...
Jimmy Patronis Issues Directive Empowering Insurance Consumer Advocate to Hold NICA Accountable
This action directs the Insurance Consumer Advocate to coordinate directly with families participating in the NICA program and advocate on their behalf before the Division of Administrative Hearings. These direct advocacy efforts will aid NICA families as they navigate the claims process.
Jimmy Patronis: Florida Firefighters Ready to Move on COVID Vaccine Distribution
“On the call today, we discussed progress on vaccine distribution to first responders as well as how firefighters can be an incredible asset in the war against the Coronavirus. With the vast majority of firefighters serving as paramedics and EMTs, local county health units have an incredible workforce that’s ready to step up and get these vaccines distributed in our communities."
Jimmy Patronis Announces $27.6 Million in Workers Compensation Premium Refunds
The Florida Legislature created the FWCJUA in 1993 as a self-funding plan to provide workers’ compensation and employer’s liability insurance to employers who are required by law to maintain such insurance but are unable to purchase insurance through the voluntary market.
With Hurricane Season Looming, Jimmy Patronis Offers Preparedness Tips for Floridians
With the 2020 Hurricane Season looming at the start of June, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis offered a reminded this week on how critical it is to prepare now before the next storm takes aim at the Sunshine State.
Jimmy Patronis Holds Roundtable Event With Orlando Firefighters and Focuses on Coronavirus
This week, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis, who is also the state fire marshal, held a roundtable event with Orlando firefighters, local officials and first responders to discuss the importance of preparing for the possible spread of the coronavirus in the Sunshine State.
Jimmy Patronis Meets With Pensacola Firefighters to Prepare for Coronavirus
Patronis said the Panhandle could be vulnerable to coronavirus.
Jimmy Patronis: Florida’s First Responders Need to be Prepared for Coronavirus
Patronis issued a statement following a call on Tuesday with the Florida Fire Chiefs Association, Urban Search and Rescue Teams, and other Florida fire service leaders.
Jimmy Patronis Tells Floridians: “Genetic Privacy is Important”
“After facing criticism for sharing this information without explicit consent of the FBI, FamilyTreeDNA has decided to allow customers to block law enforcement from accessing your DNA records,” the CFO’s office announced.
Jimmy Patronis Names Leadership Team as He Begins Term in Tallahassee
About to start a full term in Tallahassee, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announcement of his senior leadership team on Friday.