The Florida Cabinet today voted to appoint Russell Weigel as the new Commissioner of the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR). [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Vote to Appoint New OFR Commissioner
No Roads To Ruin Coalition At Capitol Thursday
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Organizations and businesses from across Florida will gather together on Thursday, December 5, 2019 to announce a new coalition devoted to opposing and ultimately stopping all three proposed toll roads known as M-CORES, and will reveal campaign to address fatally flawed task force process. [Read more…] about No Roads To Ruin Coalition At Capitol Thursday
Commissioner Nikki Fried to Present Capitol Christmas Tree to Governor, Cabinet
Continuing a long-standing tradition, Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried tomorrow will present Governor Ron DeSantis, Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, and Attorney General Ashley Moody with a Florida-grown Christmas tree. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried to Present Capitol Christmas Tree to Governor, Cabinet
Eric Holder to Hold Roundtable Discussion on Redistricting in Miami
On Wednesday, December 4, Eric H. Holder, Jr., the 82nd Attorney General of the United States, will hold an All On The Line roundtable discussion with community leaders and activists in Miami, FL. [Read more…] about Eric Holder to Hold Roundtable Discussion on Redistricting in Miami
Commissioner Nikki Fried Hosts Tallahassee Community Town Hall Meeting
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried tomorrow will be joined by the NAACP Tallahassee Branch, the Tallahassee Urban League, the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Tallahassee, and the Tallahassee Barristers Association for a community town hall meeting. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Hosts Tallahassee Community Town Hall Meeting
Ring in 2020 with four new Scratch-Off games from the Florida Lottery
The Florida Lottery today introduces four new Scratch-Off games that feature over 22 million winning tickets and offer more than $155 million in total cash prizes! [Read more…] about Ring in 2020 with four new Scratch-Off games from the Florida Lottery
Consumer Alert: CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Cyber Monday Fraud When Hunting Deals
With Cyber Monday sales skyrocketing to a record $7.9 billion just last year, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis warns all shoppers to beware of Cyber Monday scams. [Read more…] about Consumer Alert: CFO Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Cyber Monday Fraud When Hunting Deals
FAMU Hires New CFO With Experience in Banking, Accounting and Higher Education
Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., announced Alan D. Robertson, Ed.D., a leader with more than 30 years of senior and professional leadership experience, will be the University’s new CFO and vice president of Finance and Administration. [Read more…] about FAMU Hires New CFO With Experience in Banking, Accounting and Higher Education
Floridians Send A Clear Message: Trump and His Broken Promises Are Not Welcome Here
Democrats From Across the State Are Motivated to Defeat Trump in 2020
As Trump held an event to mark his official move to Mar-a-Lago, Floridians called out his record of broken promises and let him know he’s not welcome in their state. [Read more…] about Floridians Send A Clear Message: Trump and His Broken Promises Are Not Welcome Here
Commissioner Nikki Fried & Representative Javier Fernández File Legislation to Close Concealed Weapons Licensing Loopholes
Commissioner Nikki Fried and Representative Javier Fernández (D- Miami) yesterday filed HB 809, which will close dangerous loopholes to help keep firearms out of the hands of bad actors and enhance standards to further improve the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service’s Concealed Weapons Licensing Program. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried & Representative Javier Fernández File Legislation to Close Concealed Weapons Licensing Loopholes