Determined to put the focus on educating students over enriching for-profit companies capitalizing on Florida’s public school system, state Senator Janet Cruz (D-Tampa) has filed SB 584 & SB 586 today in an effort improve the safety standards of Florida’s schools and ban for-profit management of Florida’s charter schools. [Read more…] about Senator Cruz files legislation to improve Florida’s public schools, ban for-profit charter schools
Government
Mast Statement On Nomination of Chauncey Goss To South Florida Water Management District Board
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today released the following statement after Governor Ron DeSantis nominated Chauncey Goss to serve on the South Florida Water Management District Board: [Read more…] about Mast Statement On Nomination of Chauncey Goss To South Florida Water Management District Board
Thousands of High School Students Explore the Transportation Construction Industry at Central Florida Construction Career Days
More than 3,000 Central Florida junior and senior high school students are building their careers at the 19th annual Central Florida Construction Career Days. [Read more…] about Thousands of High School Students Explore the Transportation Construction Industry at Central Florida Construction Career Days
Attorney General Moody’s Statement on the Approval of Jim Zingale to Department of Revenue
Attorney General Ashley Moody today released the following statement on the approval of Jim Zingale as Executive Director for the Florida Department of Revenue: [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody’s Statement on the Approval of Jim Zingale to Department of Revenue
Commissioner Nikki Fried: Light the Capitol Orange to Honor Parkland Victims
At today’s meeting of the Florida Cabinet, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried proposed that the lights illuminating the Florida State Capitol building glow orange during the week of February 10th to honor the memory of the 17 students and staff lost in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre almost one year ago. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried: Light the Capitol Orange to Honor Parkland Victims
Governor Ron DeSantis’ Statement on Cabinet Decision Placing Airbnb on Scrutinized Companies List
The Florida Cabinet today accepted the State Board of Administration’s recommendation of placing Airbnb on the Scrutinized Companies List. Please see the below statement from Governor Ron DeSantis on this decision: [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis’ Statement on Cabinet Decision Placing Airbnb on Scrutinized Companies List
Attorney General Moody Sponsors Resolution Recognizing Human Trafficking Awareness Month
During today’s Florida Cabinet Meeting, Attorney General Ashley Moody presented a resolution recognizing January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Florida. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Sponsors Resolution Recognizing Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Cabinet Appoint Jim Zingale as Executive Director of the Florida Department of Revenue
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet today unanimously appointed Jim Zingale, PhD, to serve as the Executive Director of the Florida Department of Revenue. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Cabinet Appoint Jim Zingale as Executive Director of the Florida Department of Revenue
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida Stands United with Israel
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released the following statement on the adoption of the Florida Cabinet’s resolution today proclaiming Jerusalem as the eternal and undivided capital of Israel. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida Stands United with Israel
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis’ Bomb Squad Defuses Armed Suspect
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis’ bomb squad deployed a tactical robot to disarm a suspect involved in a domestic dispute in Lakeland, Florida. [Read more…] about CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis’ Bomb Squad Defuses Armed Suspect
