Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the leadership and delegation for the Governor’s Business Development Mission to Israel, which takes place Saturday, May 25th through Friday, May 31st.
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At Mast’s Urging, Appropriations Committee Increases Everglades Restoration Funding To $200 Million
Funding Level Nearly Triples Last Year’s Allocation
For South Florida Ecosystem Restoration
The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee today passed the 2020 Energy and Water Appropriations bill, which was amended to include $200 million in funding for Everglades restoration at the urging of U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18). [Read more…] about At Mast’s Urging, Appropriations Committee Increases Everglades Restoration Funding To $200 Million
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Completion of Rebuild Florida’s First Home Repair
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the completion of Rebuild Florida’s first repair of a Hurricane Irma damaged home in Palm Bay in Brevard County. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Completion of Rebuild Florida’s First Home Repair
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional Hurricane Michael Housing Relief
New Programs to Focus Dollars on Homebuyers
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the availability of two new homeownership loan programs that will provide additional affordable housing resources for those Floridians who were impacted by Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional Hurricane Michael Housing Relief
Florida Chamber of Commerce Releases 2019 Legislative Report Card
98 Lawmakers Earn A’s and B’s; 59 Earn C’s, D’s, and F’s
Ninety-eight members of the Florida Legislature earned A’s or B’s on the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Legislative Report Card, and helped lower the cost of living and cost of doing business on families and job creators, while also preparing for future growth and protecting Florida’s constitution, the state’s leading voice of business and largest federation of employers, chambers of commerce and business association partners announced today. [Read more…] about Florida Chamber of Commerce Releases 2019 Legislative Report Card
RoadWatch Advisory for Emergency Lane Closure on US 41 in Sarasota County
What: US 41 between Center Road and James Street in Sarasota County [Read more…] about RoadWatch Advisory for Emergency Lane Closure on US 41 in Sarasota County
Progress Florida statement on the passing of Sandy D’Alemberte
“We are honored to join the loud chorus of Floridians who today are paying their respects to Sandy D’Alemberte, a great public servant,” said Damien Filer of Progress Florida on behalf of the Florida Access to Justice Project. [Read more…] about Progress Florida statement on the passing of Sandy D’Alemberte
Florida PSC Votes to Reduce Storm Costs for Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric Company Customers
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today reduced costs for Duke Energy Florida, LLC (DEF) and Tampa Electric Company (TECO) customers, approving both companies’ settlement agreements to lower costs to restore electric service caused by damage from recent named storms. [Read more…] about Florida PSC Votes to Reduce Storm Costs for Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric Company Customers
Attorney General Moody Recognizes Lee County School Resource Officer
Attorney General Ashley Moody today presented a Back the Blue Award to School Resource Officer Donna Aiossa-McNally highlighting the selfless service of a great officer who helps special needs students. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Recognizes Lee County School Resource Officer
PSC Urges Readiness for 2019 Hurricane Season
Life in Florida means being ready for the 2019 hurricane season before it begins on June 1. [Read more…] about PSC Urges Readiness for 2019 Hurricane Season