Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Kyle Cohen to the Twentieth Circuit Court. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Kyle Cohen to the Twentieth Circuit Court
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Florida Leaders Applaud Governor Ron DeSantis’ Appointments of Judge Renatha Francis and John Couriel to the Florida Supreme Court
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING
On May 26 in Miami, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Judge Renatha Francis and John Couriel to the Florida Supreme Court. [Read more…] about Florida Leaders Applaud Governor Ron DeSantis’ Appointments of Judge Renatha Francis and John Couriel to the Florida Supreme Court
Florida National Guard COVID-19 Response
The Florida National Guard (FLNG), under the direction of Gov. Ron DeSantis, is responding to the needs of the state alongside our interagency partners, helping to protect citizens and guests throughout this crisis. [Read more…] about Florida National Guard COVID-19 Response
Commissioner Nikki Fried Applauds Cabinet Approval of Conservation & Aquaculture Projects
The Florida Cabinet today approved a Florida Forever land acquisition project in Franklin and Wakulla County and an aquaculture lease project in Gulf County. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Applauds Cabinet Approval of Conservation & Aquaculture Projects
Florida Leaders and Stakeholders Applaud Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet on Approval of Florida Forever Land Acquisition
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet today approved a 17,080-acre land acquisition within the Dickerson Bay/ Bald Point Florida Forever project from The Nature Conservancy. [Read more…] about Florida Leaders and Stakeholders Applaud Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet on Approval of Florida Forever Land Acquisition
Remarks by Commissioner Nikki Fried at May 28 Florida Cabinet Meeting
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, an independently-elected member of the Florida Cabinet, today offered the following remarks at the May 28, 2020 meeting of the Florida Cabinet. [Read more…] about Remarks by Commissioner Nikki Fried at May 28 Florida Cabinet Meeting
Mast Joins Lawsuit Against Unconstitutional Proxy Voting Scheme
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today joined in filing a lawsuit in the D.C. Federal District Court challenging the constitutionality of Speaker Pelosi’s proxy voting scheme. [Read more…] about Mast Joins Lawsuit Against Unconstitutional Proxy Voting Scheme
2020 “People First” Report Card for Florida Lawmakers Released
Which state legislators put people ahead of powerful special interests and which did not?
Find out at www.FloridaReportCard.com.
Progress Florida today unveiled its 2020 “People First” Report Card grading lawmakers on many of the most prominent floor votes cast during the 2020 legislative session. [Read more…] about 2020 “People First” Report Card for Florida Lawmakers Released
ABIC applauds Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Congressional Small Business Champions on $10 billion PPP Set-Aside for CDFIs to Reach Underserved and Small Businesses of Color
Coalition continues to push for MDI inclusion, extension of the processing period to Dec. 31st, the move from 8 weeks to 24 weeks for forgiveness, and automatic forgiveness for smaller loans
In a win for underserved and minority-owned small businesses and nonprofits across the nation, today U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced a new $10 billion set-aside in funds through the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) in order to increase access to the Program for businesses of color, sole proprietors, growers, and other underserved communities. [Read more…] about ABIC applauds Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Congressional Small Business Champions on $10 billion PPP Set-Aside for CDFIs to Reach Underserved and Small Businesses of Color
FHCA To Hold Media Roundtable as Care Centers Prepare for Hurricane Season Amid COVID-19
As hurricane season nears during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, thoughtful preparation is more crucial than ever for long term care facilities, and the Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) and its members have been working to prepare storm response plans. [Read more…] about FHCA To Hold Media Roundtable as Care Centers Prepare for Hurricane Season Amid COVID-19