Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Dr. Thomas K. Frazer as the State of Florida’s first Chief Science Officer. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Dr. Thomas K. Frazer as Chief Science Officer
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Attorney General Moody Pushes Back Against Loosening CDC Opioid Prescription Guidelines
Attorney General Ashley Moody today pushed back against a dangerous federal proposal to loosen opioid prescribing guidelines. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Pushes Back Against Loosening CDC Opioid Prescription Guidelines
Governor Ron DeSantis Takes Major Steps to Combat Florida’s Opioid Crisis
Secures Additional $26M in Federal Funding for Florida’s State Opioid Response
Project, Re-Establishes Office of Drug Control within the Executive Office of
the Governor and Orders a Statewide Task Force on Opioid Abuse
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that he will sign an executive order continuing his efforts to address Florida’s substance abuse crisis and opioid epidemic. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Takes Major Steps to Combat Florida’s Opioid Crisis
Secretary Lee Designates Melbourne Main Street as Florida Main Street Program of the Month
Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee announced today that Melbourne Main Street has been designated the April 2019 Florida Main Street Program of the Month. [Read more…] about Secretary Lee Designates Melbourne Main Street as Florida Main Street Program of the Month
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Dr. Scott A. Rivkees as Florida Surgeon General
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Dr. Scott A. Rivkees as Florida Surgeon General and Secretary of the Florida Department of Health. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Dr. Scott A. Rivkees as Florida Surgeon General
Florida House Passes Bill to Modernize Marketplace for Florida’s Risk Takers
Free-market Changes Backed by Florida Surplus Lines Insurance Association
The Florida House of Representatives spoke loudly with a 112-1 vote Wednesday evening, approving a bill that will modernize the insurance market for Florida’s risk takers. [Read more…] about Florida House Passes Bill to Modernize Marketplace for Florida’s Risk Takers
Governor Ron DeSantis Recognizes Vietnam Veterans Day in Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis today issued a proclamation recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War and released a video in partnership Veterans Alternative Inc. to honor all of Florida’s veterans. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Recognizes Vietnam Veterans Day in Florida
Florida Airports Concerned About Visit Florida Funding
The Florida Airports Council is expressing concerns about the Florida Legislature cutting funding for VISIT FLORIDA according to a recent article in The Capitolist. [Read more…] about Florida Airports Concerned About Visit Florida Funding
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Three Appointments to the Board of Governors of the State University System
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointments of Steven Scott, M.D., Eric Silagy and Kent Stermon to the Board of Governors of the State University System. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Three Appointments to the Board of Governors of the State University System
Governor Ron DeSantis, FDOT and DEM Announce $9.8 Million in FEMA Funding for Debris Cleanup
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that following President Donald Trump’s commitment to federally fund 100-percent of the first 45 days of Hurricane Michael recovery, the Florida Department of Transportation will receive $9.8 million from FEMA to reimburse the cost of debris cleanup in Jackson County. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis, FDOT and DEM Announce $9.8 Million in FEMA Funding for Debris Cleanup
