Governor Ron DeSantis and Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, as well as members of the Florida Cabinet, today took their oaths of office at the Swearing-in Ceremony of Florida’s 46th Governor. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Outlines Bold Vision for a Brighter Future in Inaugural Address
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Gov. Scott Announces More Than $18 Million in Awards for Florida Job Growth Grant Fund Projects
Governor Rick Scott announced today six awards for more than $18 million in funding from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. The Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, established by Governor Scott and the Florida Legislature last year, provides $85 million for improving public infrastructure and enhancing workforce training in Florida. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Announces More Than $18 Million in Awards for Florida Job Growth Grant Fund Projects
Gov. Scott: Start Your New Year at Florida’s Award-Winning State Parks
Governor Rick Scott today is encouraging Florida residents and visitors to explore Florida’s unique environment in the new year at Florida’s 175 state parks. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Start Your New Year at Florida’s Award-Winning State Parks
Gov. Scott: $24 Million Awarded to Boost Economic Growth, Improve Infrastructure in 36 Small and Rural Florida Communities
Governor Rick Scott today announced $24 million in funding awarded to 36 small and rural Florida communities across the state through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant and the Rural Infrastructure Fund programs. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: $24 Million Awarded to Boost Economic Growth, Improve Infrastructure in 36 Small and Rural Florida Communities
Gov. Scott: Florida Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.3 Percent
Governor Rick Scott today announced that Florida’s unemployment rate dropped in November from 3.4 to 3.3 percent, the lowest level in 12 years. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Florida Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.3 Percent
Gov. Scott: Florida’s Graduation Rate Hits All-Time High
Governor Rick Scott announced that Florida’s high school graduation rate has reached a 15-year high according to data released today by the Florida Department of Education. For the 2017-18 school year, Florida’s statewide graduation rate rose to 86.1 percent, an increase of 3.8 percentage points over last year and 17.1 since the school year before Governor Scott took office. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Florida’s Graduation Rate Hits All-Time High
Senator Linda Stewart files bill to ban fracking in Florida
Anticipates support from Governor-elect, who campaigned on environmental protections
State Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) has filed legislation to permanently ban fracking in Florida. [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart files bill to ban fracking in Florida
REBUILD 850 Co-Chair Gwen Graham to Distribute Toys to Hurricane Michael Victims
REBUILD 850 and Operation Santa to spread holiday cheer in Florida’s Panhandle
Former Congresswoman and REBUILD 850 Co-Chair Gwen Graham is partnering with Bay County’s Operation Santa to distribute toys collected by the REBUILD 850 initiative to families impacted by Hurricane Michael. Graham will be in Panama City on Monday morning, December 17, to hand out the items, after a Tallahassee toy drive collected a truckload of toys for the initiative earlier this month. [Read more…] about REBUILD 850 Co-Chair Gwen Graham to Distribute Toys to Hurricane Michael Victims
Nelson delivers farewell address to Senate
After more than four decades of public service, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) delivered his farewell remarks on the Senate floor today. [Read more…] about Nelson delivers farewell address to Senate
Gov. Scott Participates in CAMACOL’s 33rd Annual Holiday Food Basket Drive
Governor Rick Scott today participated in a holiday food basket drive hosted by The Latin Chamber of Commerce of the United States (CAMACOL). This is the 33rd year CAMACOL has hosted this event to provide families in need with ingredients for a holiday meal. Governor Scott has attended the event six of the last seven years. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Participates in CAMACOL’s 33rd Annual Holiday Food Basket Drive
