Governor Ron DeSantis announced $348,400 has been awarded to 14 rural counties and cities for site preparation projects. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $348,400 in Grant Awards to Support Rural Florida Economic Development
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New Book by Florida Authors Aims to Help Children Process Grief, Deal with Loss as a Part of the COVID-19 Pandemic
All proceeds from sales of the book,“The Secret in the Clouds,” to benefit Hospice work
“The Secret in the Clouds” is an uplifting new children’s book written by Tallahassee power couple, Ron Sachs, a nationally respected communications consultant, Gay Webster-Sachs, a licensed mental health counselor. [Read more…] about New Book by Florida Authors Aims to Help Children Process Grief, Deal with Loss as a Part of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Sites at Walmart and Publix Locations Throughout Florida
Additional Sites Managed Through Federal Retail Pharmacy Program
Governor DeSantis today visited a Walmart Supercenter in Jacksonville where he announced additional COVID-19 vaccination sites across the state of Florida through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Sites at Walmart and Publix Locations Throughout Florida
2020 Working Parent Survey Sheds Light On What Florida Businesses Can Do To Win Talent War
As Florida businesses big and small look to increase their competitive advantage in 2021, a new survey finds that adopting family-friendly policies is the surest way to attract and retain top talent and more diverse employees. [Read more…] about 2020 Working Parent Survey Sheds Light On What Florida Businesses Can Do To Win Talent War
Florida Association of Managing Entities Asks Governor DeSantis to Prioritize Mental Health Residential Facilities for COVID-19 Vaccine
The Florida Association of Managing Entities is urging Governor Ron DeSantis to extend COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to mental health residential facilities’ residents and staff. [Read more…] about Florida Association of Managing Entities Asks Governor DeSantis to Prioritize Mental Health Residential Facilities for COVID-19 Vaccine
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $75 Million in Awards to Bolster Florida Communities’ Resilience to Future Storms
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that $75 million has been awarded to 30 communities through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rebuild Florida Critical Facility Hardening Program. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $75 Million in Awards to Bolster Florida Communities’ Resilience to Future Storms
Florida Budget Would Allocate $165 Million for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
Governor DeSantis introduces new Resilient Florida program, investing in advanced
energy technologies and climate-resilient infrastructure across the state.
National business group Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) today applauded the provision in Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed budget that would allocate $165 million for climate-resilient infrastructure development. [Read more…] about Florida Budget Would Allocate $165 Million for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
Governor DeSantis, DEO Applauds U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Issuing Additional Mitigation Funding for Northwest Florida
Governor DeSantis today released the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) issuance of $46.9 million in additional Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding for communities impacted by Hurricane Michael in the Florida Panhandle. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis, DEO Applauds U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Issuing Additional Mitigation Funding for Northwest Florida
Florida Senator and Chief Financial Officer Join Together to Advocate for COVID-19 Liability Protections for Healthcare Professionals
Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg) today joined Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, as well as representatives of the Florida Health Care Association, Florida Hospital Association, Florida Medical Association, the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida, and the Florida Chamber of Commerce, to advocate for liability protections for health care professionals, saying proposed legislation is essential to keep resources available for the health care heroes who work tirelessly to keep the public well. [Read more…] about Florida Senator and Chief Financial Officer Join Together to Advocate for COVID-19 Liability Protections for Healthcare Professionals
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces His “Florida Leads” Budget Proposal for FY 2021-2022
www.FloridaLeadsBudget.com
Governor Ron DeSantis released his “Florida Leads” budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces His “Florida Leads” Budget Proposal for FY 2021-2022
