Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s 2018-19 graduation rate increased to 86.9 percent, an increase of 0.8 percentage points over last year and a jump of 27.7 percentage points since 2003-04. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Graduation Rate Climbs to 86.9 Percent
Government
Commissioner Nikki Fried: Year One in Review
One year ago today, Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried was sworn in to lead the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried: Year One in Review
Sen. Rodríguez & Rep. Smith file legislation to repeal Florida’s local minimum wage and earned sick time preemption law
SB 1520/HB 6065 would restore local governments’
power to set worker wages and protections
Sen. José Javier Rodríguez (D-Miami) and Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D-Orlando) have introduced legislation to restore local governments’ power to set worker wages, benefits, and earned sick time. [Read more…] about Sen. Rodríguez & Rep. Smith file legislation to repeal Florida’s local minimum wage and earned sick time preemption law
Florida Lottery unveils new Player’s Guide website
Website will be a best-in-class platform for tips on how to play and win responsibly
The Florida Lottery today launched the Player’s Guide, a new best-in-class website with detailed information on how to play and win the lottery responsibly. [Read more…] about Florida Lottery unveils new Player’s Guide website
VISIT FLORIDA Board Chair to Leaders: Tourism Matters, But We Have to Fight for It
In a recent piece shared with the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Virginia Haley, 2020 VISIT FLORIDA Board of Directors Chair and Destinations Florida member, provides further evidence of why tourism promotion is crucial to our state’s success and why VISIT FLORIDA must be fully funded and reauthorized. [Read more…] about VISIT FLORIDA Board Chair to Leaders: Tourism Matters, But We Have to Fight for It
Senator Bobby Powell, Jr. Commends Governor DeSantis for Complete Count Census Committee
State Senator Bobby Powell on Tuesday commended Governor Ron DeSantis’ decision to adopt Democrats’ calls to participate in assisting the 2020 Census count, reversing his earlier rejection of Florida’s advocacy role. [Read more…] about Senator Bobby Powell, Jr. Commends Governor DeSantis for Complete Count Census Committee
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Home Heating Fires During Winter Months
**Fire Safety Alert**
As Floridians across the state face the possibility of freezing cold temperatures, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis offers fire safety precautions to take when families use their space heaters, wood burning stoves and fireplaces. [Read more…] about CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Beware of Home Heating Fires During Winter Months
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s 2020 Census Statewide Complete Count Committee to Coordinate with the U.S. Census Bureau
Governor DeSantis Appoints Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez as
Chair of Florida’s 2020 Census Statewide Complete Count Committee
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the designation of Florida’s 2020 Census Statewide Complete Count Committee. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s 2020 Census Statewide Complete Count Committee to Coordinate with the U.S. Census Bureau
New Hemp Rules in Effect January 1
On January 1, 2020, food safety and animal feed rules for the new state hemp program under the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) went into effect. [Read more…] about New Hemp Rules in Effect January 1
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Speaks to the Florida Police Chiefs Association in Orlando
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis spoke to Florida law enforcement leadership today at the Florida Police Chiefs Association’s Winter Training event. [Read more…] about CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Speaks to the Florida Police Chiefs Association in Orlando