Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the unveiling of the “Salute Our Soldiers” Military Loan Program (SOS) that will be offered to veterans and active duty military personnel throughout the state. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Housing Loan Program for Military and Veterans
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Domestic Relocation Trends to Watch in 2020
The first year of the new decade will be very busy – our nation will see a presidential election, a new generation of workers and new technologies are just over the horizon, and the economy is seeing the longest period of uninterrupted growth in its history. [Read more…] about Domestic Relocation Trends to Watch in 2020
Senate Unanimously Passes Budget with Key Investments in Florida’s Teachers, State Employees, and Environment, $3.5 Billion Total Reserves
$825 million investment in teachers and school personnel, $643.6
million in water quality and protection, $403 million in state employees
The Florida Senate today unanimously passed House Bill 5001 (the substance of Senate Bill 2500), the General Appropriations Act, a proposed state budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. [Read more…] about Senate Unanimously Passes Budget with Key Investments in Florida’s Teachers, State Employees, and Environment, $3.5 Billion Total Reserves
Commissioner Nikki Fried Warns Consumers of Coronavirus Scams
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried are joining the Federal Trade Commission to warn consumers of fraudulent schemes taking advantage of fears surrounding novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Warns Consumers of Coronavirus Scams
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces State Efforts to Access More than $735 Million in Disaster Recovery Funding for Hurricane Michael-Impacted Communities
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the launch of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) efforts to access more than $735 million for long-term recovery efforts for Hurricane Michael-impacted communities. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces State Efforts to Access More than $735 Million in Disaster Recovery Funding for Hurricane Michael-Impacted Communities
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Creation of the Florida Foundation for Correctional Excellence
Direct support organization will focus on leveraging
public/private partnerships to provide re-entry programs
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the creation of the Florida Foundation for Correctional Excellence (FFCE). [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Creation of the Florida Foundation for Correctional Excellence
Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Cabinet Approve Two Florida Forever Land Acquisitions and Agree to Acquire a Conservation Easement
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet today approved two Florida Forever land acquisitions and agreed to acquire a conservation easement that will protect Florida’s fragile natural environments in Manatee, Sarasota and Columbia counties. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Cabinet Approve Two Florida Forever Land Acquisitions and Agree to Acquire a Conservation Easement
Senate Budget Invests in Florida’s Teachers, State Employees, and Environment, Maintains $3.5 Billion Total Reserves
$825 million investment in teachers and school personnel, $643.6 million
in water quality and protection, $403 million in state employees
The Florida Senate Committee on Appropriations, chaired by Senator Rob Bradley (R-Fleming Island), today released Senate Proposed Bill 2500, the General Appropriations Act, a proposed state budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. [Read more…] about Senate Budget Invests in Florida’s Teachers, State Employees, and Environment, Maintains $3.5 Billion Total Reserves
House Committee Passes Sweeping Child Welfare Reforms During Children’s Week at Florida Capitol
During the 25th Annual Children’s Week at the Florida Capitol, House lawmakers in the Children, Families & Seniors subcommittee today approved sweeping child welfare reforms via a proposed committee bill. [Read more…] about House Committee Passes Sweeping Child Welfare Reforms During Children’s Week at Florida Capitol
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Unemployment Rate Has Dropped to a Record Low
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced Florida’s unemployment rate dropped to a remarkable, record low of 3.0 percent in December 2019. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Unemployment Rate Has Dropped to a Record Low
