Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed Senate Bill (SB) 712: The Clean Waterways Act into law, sponsored by Senator Debbie Mayfield and Representative Bobby Payne. [Read more…] about Florida’s Environment Wins Big with Signing of Clean Waterways Act & Budget
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Governor Ron DeSantis Signs the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget
Governor Ron DeSantis today signed the state budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Signs the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget
Florida DBPR Issues Emergency Order 2020-09 Restricting Sales of Alcoholic Beverages for Consumption on the Premises
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) today suspended the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption at all bars throughout the state. [Read more…] about Florida DBPR Issues Emergency Order 2020-09 Restricting Sales of Alcoholic Beverages for Consumption on the Premises
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $250 Million for Affordable Housing Coronavirus Relief Initiative
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced $250 million in CARES Act funding for rental and mortgage assistance for Florida families that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $250 Million for Affordable Housing Coronavirus Relief Initiative
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Historic Teacher Pay Increases into Law
Florida is now in top five states nationwide for average starting teacher salaries
Governor Ron DeSantis today signed House Bill 641, Funds for the Operation of Schools, and announced the approval of $500 million in the state’s budget that will be signed in the coming days, dedicated to raising teacher salaries in Florida. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Historic Teacher Pay Increases into Law
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $500 Million Awarded for Hurricane Recovery Since March 15
Recent funding awards were accelerated to aid communities responding to COVID-19
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that since March 15, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has awarded more than $500 million for hurricane recovery to provide additional support to communities responding to COVID-19. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $500 Million Awarded for Hurricane Recovery Since March 15
First Lady Casey DeSantis Highlights State Agencies’ Mental Health Response During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
First Lady encourages all Floridians, including health care workers
and first responders, to take advantage of free mental health support
Under the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis, mental health awareness has been a central part of the state’s ongoing response to COVID-19. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Highlights State Agencies’ Mental Health Response During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Recommendations to Safely Reopen Florida’s Education System
Maximizes CARES funding to close achievement gaps and provide safe environments
Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner Richard Corcoran today announced recommendations for local communities to consider as they finalize plans to re-open safe and healthy schools that are set up for success. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Recommendations to Safely Reopen Florida’s Education System
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces State of Florida to Begin Disbursement of CARES Act Funds to Counties
Funding will be disbursed to counties with populations below 500,000
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the State of Florida’s plan to disburse up to $1.275 billion in CARES Act funds to counties with a population below 500,000. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces State of Florida to Begin Disbursement of CARES Act Funds to Counties
Key Infrastructure Legislation Signed Into Law
Bills to expand broadband, create strategic
staging areas for emergencies signed by Governor
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis today signed into law House Bill 969, Broadband Internet Service, sponsored in the Senate by Senator Ben Albritton (R-Wauchula) and Senate Bill 7018, Essential State Infrastructure, by the Senate Committee on Infrastructure and Security, chaired by Senator Tom Lee (R-Brandon). [Read more…] about Key Infrastructure Legislation Signed Into Law
