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CRIST TOOK A STAND, BUT DID HE DELIVER?

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: November 4, 2007

Updated: 11/04/2007 12:44 am

What Crist said: "What's most important to me, and I've said it over and over again, is that we have significant rate reduction."

When he said it: During January's special session on property insurance
What happened: The state Office of Insurance Regulation says insurance rates have fallen an average of 14.5 percent. The state is on the hook for at least $6 billion in damage in the event of a storm.

What Crist said: "They're paying higher insurance rates. They're paying higher property taxes. They're paying higher gas prices. I don't think it's right to make them pay higher tuition, too. Not now."

When he said it: While explaining May's veto of a 5 percent increase

What happened: He signed a revised budget in October that includes a tuition increase of 5 percent.

What Crist said: "The hard work of the Legislature will make property taxes drop like a rock."

When he said it: After June's special session on tax reform
What happened: An increased homestead exemption is expected to reduce tax bills statewide an average of $240. Homeowners would keep the Save Our Homes benefit when they move if voters approve in January.

What Crist said: "Personal injury protection insurance is very important to the people of Florida."

When he said it: While announcing he's adding no-fault auto insurance to October's special session agenda
What happened: PIP resumes Jan. 1 after legislative inactivity allowed it to expire Oct. 1.

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