Florida Public Service Commissioner Julie Brown has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Regulatory Commissioners (NARUC). [Read more…] about Florida PSC Commissioner Julie Brown Appointed to NARUC Board
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Governor Ron DeSantis Thanks President Trump and HUD Secretary Carson for Additional $326 Million in Hurricane Recovery Dollars for Areas Impacted by Hurricanes Michael and Irma
Northwest Florida to receive an additional $287 million for a total of $735 million;
Irma-impacted areas to receive an additional $38.6 million for a total of $1.36 billion
Governor Ron DeSantis today thanked President Donald Trump and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson for allocating an additional $326 million in hurricane recovery dollars for areas impacted by Hurricanes Michael and Irma. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Thanks President Trump and HUD Secretary Carson for Additional $326 Million in Hurricane Recovery Dollars for Areas Impacted by Hurricanes Michael and Irma
Commissioner Altmaier Announces OIR Government Affairs Director
Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier is pleased to announce the appointment of Allison Hess Sitte as Government Affairs Director for the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR), effective Monday, December 2, 2019. [Read more…] about Commissioner Altmaier Announces OIR Government Affairs Director
Florida PSC Announces Federal Lifeline Assistance Program Benefit Change
The Lifeline Assistance program discount on stand-alone voice service is decreasing from $9.25 to $7.25 per month, effective December 1. [Read more…] about Florida PSC Announces Federal Lifeline Assistance Program Benefit Change
The Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation joins global #GivingTuesday movement
Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2019, is a day to use the power of people and organizations to make the world a better place – and for the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Program, that means helping abused, abandoned and neglected children. [Read more…] about The Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation joins global #GivingTuesday movement
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $44 Million in Awards for Voluntary Home Buyouts in Irma-Impacted Communities
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that more than $44 million in Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding has been awarded to 11 Florida communities impacted by Hurricane Irma through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rebuild Florida Voluntary Home Buyout Program. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $44 Million in Awards for Voluntary Home Buyouts in Irma-Impacted Communities
Financial Services Commission Appoints New OFR Commissioner
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation today announced that the Financial Services Commission has appointed Russell C. Weigel commissioner of the Florida Office of Financial Regulation. [Read more…] about Financial Services Commission Appoints New OFR Commissioner
Florida Health Insurance Advisory Board Conference Call Meeting
MEDIA ADVISORY
WHO: Florida Health Insurance Advisory Board (FHIAB) [Read more…] about Florida Health Insurance Advisory Board Conference Call Meeting
Commissioner Nikki Fried: Charitable Best Practices For Giving Tuesday
As the state’s regulatory agency for charities, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and Commissioner Nikki Fried are providing consumers with tips to donate to charities safely on Giving Tuesday and avoid scams. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried: Charitable Best Practices For Giving Tuesday
Senator Janet Cruz files legislation addressing bottled water extraction from Florida’s springs
In response to concerns surrounding Nestlé Waters North America’s permit request that would allow the bottled water company to pump 1.152 million gallons of water per day from Ginnie Springs, Senator Janet Cruz (D-Tampa) has filed legislation that would require the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to monitor consumptive use permits for all bottled water companies, ensuring their compliance with state law. [Read more…] about Senator Janet Cruz files legislation addressing bottled water extraction from Florida’s springs
