On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today offered the following statement on climate change and energy issues: [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary
Government
Governor Ron DeSantis’ Re-Open Florida Task Force Industry Working Group
Industry Working Group on Administrative, Education,
Information & Technology, Manufacturing, Utilities and Wholesale
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the members of the Re-Open Task Force Industry Working Group on Administrative, Education, Information & Technology, Manufacturing, Utilities and Wholesale. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis’ Re-Open Florida Task Force Industry Working Group
Clean Energy and Social Justice Organizations Call on Governor DeSantis to Issue Moratorium on Utility Disconnections
Residents urged to contact Governor in support of moratorium
Statewide clean energy and social justice organizations are united in asking Governor Ron DeSantis to order all energy utilities in Florida to immediately suspend power disconnections for non-payment, reconnect households that were disconnected before the state of emergency was declared on March 9, and waive associated late fees and other fines for residential customers. [Read more…] about Clean Energy and Social Justice Organizations Call on Governor DeSantis to Issue Moratorium on Utility Disconnections
Boynton Beach To Become First In Palm Beach County To Designate Gender Neutral Municipal Restrooms Citywide
At tonight’s meeting, the Boynton Beach City Commission unanimously directed city staff to designate the single-occupancy restrooms in all city-owned properties as “Gender Neutral.” [Read more…] about Boynton Beach To Become First In Palm Beach County To Designate Gender Neutral Municipal Restrooms Citywide
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Three Judicial Appointments in Miami
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointments of Carlos Gamez, Scott Janowitz and Jeffrey Kolokoff to the Miami-Dade County Court. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Three Judicial Appointments in Miami
Mast Calls On Pelosi To Schedule Immediate Vote On Small Business Funding Bill
In response to the United States Senate passing additional funding for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program, U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) called on Speaker Nancy Pelosi (CA-12) to immediately vote on the bill. [Read more…] about Mast Calls On Pelosi To Schedule Immediate Vote On Small Business Funding Bill
CFO Patronis: Serving on “Reopen Florida Task Force” Will be Another Opportunity to Obtain Important Economic and State Budget Information
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis today issued the following statement on being appointed to the Governor’s “Reopen Florida Task Force.” [Read more…] about CFO Patronis: Serving on “Reopen Florida Task Force” Will be Another Opportunity to Obtain Important Economic and State Budget Information
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold COVID-19 Press Conference in Tallahassee
MEDIA ADVISORY
Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference regarding COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 21st. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold COVID-19 Press Conference in Tallahassee
Amid COVID-19, Commissioner Fried Calls on Secretary Perdue to Reverse Decision on Chinese Citrus Imports
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue strongly opposing the USDA’s decision to allow the import of fresh citrus from China. [Read more…] about Amid COVID-19, Commissioner Fried Calls on Secretary Perdue to Reverse Decision on Chinese Citrus Imports
Re-Open Florida Task Force to Hold Four Meetings
MEDIA ADVISORY
The Re-Open Florida Task Force will hold four meetings via conference call on Wednesday, April 22nd regarding the re-opening of Florida’s economy. [Read more…] about Re-Open Florida Task Force to Hold Four Meetings
