Senate President Bill Galvano’s plan to spur economic development in long-overlooked communities while creating a more efficient daily transportation reality and more effective emergency evacuation network for millions of Floridians is being called “visionary – and a smart investment for state taxpayers,” according to the Florida Alliance for Consumers and Taxpayers (FACT). [Read more…] about Florida Alliance for Consumers and Taxpayers Hails Galvano Highways Proposal; Urges Legislature to Approve Visionary Plan
Florida Council of 100’s ‘Project Sunrise’ Charts Comprehensive Roadmap for State’s Economic Future
Study identifies priority areas for effective business climate
Preparing Florida to grow, diversify, and strengthen its economy for resilience even in the kind of turbulent periods that marked the first two decades of the 21st century, the Florida Council of 100 today announced the release of its eagerly awaited Project Sunrise report. [Read more…] about Florida Council of 100’s ‘Project Sunrise’ Charts Comprehensive Roadmap for State’s Economic Future
Governor Ron DeSantis and AARP Announce Florida’s Designation as an Age-Friendly State
Florida Becomes the Fourth State in the Nation to Join the
AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities
Governor Ron DeSantis today joined American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) CEO Jo Ann Jenkins to announce that Florida has been designated an Age-Friendly State, making Florida the fourth state in the nation to join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and AARP Announce Florida’s Designation as an Age-Friendly State
Florida Supreme Court Affirms Governor’s Authority to Suspend Scott Israel
The Florida Supreme Court today issued an opinion affirming Governor Ron DeSantis’ authority to suspend former Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel for neglect of duty and incompetence. [Read more…] about Florida Supreme Court Affirms Governor’s Authority to Suspend Scott Israel
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs SB 64
Governor Ron DeSantis today signed the following bill: [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Signs SB 64
Flagler College to offer African-American studies minor in Fall 2019
In Fall 2019, Flagler College’s Department of Humanities will offer a minor in African-American Studies. [Read more…] about Flagler College to offer African-American studies minor in Fall 2019
Smart Infrastructure Investment Bill Prepares for Growing Population Demands and Provides Economic Development Opportunities for Rural Communities
An infrastructure bill now poised for final passage in the Florida Senate will help ensure Florida is prepared to meet its growing population, and invigorate rural communities with jobs and economic development opportunities, the Florida Chamber of Commerce said today. [Read more…] about Smart Infrastructure Investment Bill Prepares for Growing Population Demands and Provides Economic Development Opportunities for Rural Communities
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida is One Step Closer to Protecting our Firefighters
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released the following statement today regarding the unanimous passage by the Florida Senate of SB 426, which provides cancer coverage benefits for firefighters: [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida is One Step Closer to Protecting our Firefighters
Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers Remarks at the AARP “We Hear You” Prescription Drugs Town Hall
Governor Ron DeSantis today delivered remarks at the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) “We Hear You” Prescription Drugs Town Hall. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers Remarks at the AARP “We Hear You” Prescription Drugs Town Hall
Attorney General Moody Kicks Off 2019 Law Enforcement Torch Run
Attorney General Ashley Moody today kicked off the 2019 Law Enforcement Torch Run, benefiting Special Olympics Florida. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Kicks Off 2019 Law Enforcement Torch Run