Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Ryan Petty to the State Board of Education. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Ryan Petty to the State Board of Education
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Senator Randolph Bracy to Host Press Conference on the 1920 Ocoee Election Day Riots
State Senator Randolph Bracy (D-Ocoee) will be shining a light on a dark part of history today in the Judiciary Committee. [Read more…] about Senator Randolph Bracy to Host Press Conference on the 1920 Ocoee Election Day Riots
PSC Customer Meeting for Lighthouse Utilities Company, Inc.
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) invites customers of Lighthouse Utilities Company, Inc. (Lighthouse) to a customer meeting on Thursday, January 23, 2020, to discuss the utility’s petition for a rate change. [Read more…] about PSC Customer Meeting for Lighthouse Utilities Company, Inc.
Remarks by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Clemency Board Rules
Florida’s Board of Executive Clemency, comprised of the four members of the Cabinet, met telephonically today to consider new clemency rules changes. [Read more…] about Remarks by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Clemency Board Rules
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Building a Better, Stronger Florida During the 2020 Legislative Session
As the first week of the 2020 Legislative Session comes to a close, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis highlights important progress on vital legislation aimed at supporting firefighters in their battle to prevent cancer, safeguarding insurance consumers’ DNA data, supporting Florida’s law enforcement community, and cracking down on fraud targeting Florida’s veterans. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Building a Better, Stronger Florida During the 2020 Legislative Session
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Made In Space Corporate Headquarters Relocation from California to Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that Made In Space has decided to relocate their corporate headquarters and satellite manufacturing operations from California to Florida. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Made In Space Corporate Headquarters Relocation from California to Florida
League of Women Voters of Florida Response to Supreme Court of Florida’s Amendment 4 Advisory Opinion
The Florida Legislature must act now to fix their previous
mistakes and comply with the U.S. Constitution.
In response to the Florida Supreme Court advisory opinion on implementation of Amendment 4, the League of Women Voters of Florida President Patricia Brigham offers the following statement: [Read more…] about League of Women Voters of Florida Response to Supreme Court of Florida’s Amendment 4 Advisory Opinion
Florida Supreme Court rules that Amendment 4 requires payment of legal debts to regain voting rights
The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that the term “all terms of sentence” in Amendment 4 includes fines, restitution, court costs, and fees. [Read more…] about Florida Supreme Court rules that Amendment 4 requires payment of legal debts to regain voting rights
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity CDBG – Mitigation State Action Plan Public Comment Period Closes Monday
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today is reminding Floridians that the 45-day public comment period is closing on Monday, January 20, at 5:00 p.m. for the draft State Action Plan for the $633 million in federal funding available to Florida through the Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) program. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity CDBG – Mitigation State Action Plan Public Comment Period Closes Monday
Florida Ports Continue to Innovate with Use of Alternative Fuels
A report released this week by the Florida Ports Council and the Florida Natural Gas Association shows Florida’s seaports and industry partners are investing in innovations to be more efficient and effective, including the implementation of environmentally friendly, less costly, domestically-produced natural gas as an alternative fuel. [Read more…] about Florida Ports Continue to Innovate with Use of Alternative Fuels