The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its long-awaited Domestic Hemp Production Program rules, following the reclassification of hemp as an agricultural commodity in the 2018 federal Farm Bill. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Welcomes Announcement of USDA Federal Hemp Program Rules
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Commissioner Nikki Fried to Announce New Food Recovery Grant Funding Legislation
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Tomorrow, Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried will discuss the partnership between local farms and food banks, and announce new legislation on food recovery grant funding. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried to Announce New Food Recovery Grant Funding Legislation
Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee Provides Update on the Paid Petition Circulator Registration Process
Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee today released the following statement providing an update on the paid petition circulator registration process. [Read more…] about Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee Provides Update on the Paid Petition Circulator Registration Process
Items to watch for the upcoming Board of Governors’ meeting
Strategic Plan Update: The Board will consider approval of 2019 updates to its 2025 Strategic Plan. [Read more…] about Items to watch for the upcoming Board of Governors’ meeting
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Discussion Panel at Florida International University
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez yesterday visited Florida International University to host a Domestic Violence Awareness panel about the various types of domestic violence, its impact and prevention efforts. [Read more…] about Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Discussion Panel at Florida International University
Remarks by Commissioner Fried at Florida Associated Press Day
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today addressed reporters and editors at the annual Florida Associated Press Legislative Preview. [Read more…] about Remarks by Commissioner Fried at Florida Associated Press Day
Informational Open House on Improvements at the John Young Parkway and Pleasant Hill Road Intersection in Osceola County
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding an informational open house regarding an interim improvement study of the intersection of John Young Parkway (U.S. 17-92 and State Road 600) and Pleasant Hill Road in Poinciana. [Read more…] about Informational Open House on Improvements at the John Young Parkway and Pleasant Hill Road Intersection in Osceola County
Governor Ron DeSantis to Participate in AP Legislative Preview Day
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Governor Ron DeSantis will participate in AP Legislative Preview Day on Tuesday, October 29th, 2019. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Participate in AP Legislative Preview Day
CFO Jimmy Patronis Gives Remarks at the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Future of Florida Forum
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis today spoke at the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Future of Florida Forum on cybersecurity and fraud, our state’s economy, consumer protection measures, and supporting a culture of innovation in Florida. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Gives Remarks at the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Future of Florida Forum
Items to watch for the upcoming Board of Governors’ meeting
Accountability Plan: The Board will consider approval of its 2019 System Accountability Plan, which compiles data from all 12 institutions to track the System’s progress toward the goals in the Board’s 2025 Strategic Plan. [Read more…] about Items to watch for the upcoming Board of Governors’ meeting