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The Florida House of Representatives today passed HB 5401, a measure that would transfer the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Office of Energy to the Department of Environmental Protection. [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on House Vote to Strip Office of Energy
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried are joining the Federal Trade Commission to warn consumers of fraudulent schemes taking advantage of fears surrounding novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Warns Consumers of Coronavirus Scams
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and state legislators today held a media availability to criticize partisan efforts to jeopardize Florida’s consumer protection and energy policy, and weaken the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried, Lawmakers Blast Partisan Energy, Consumer Protection Issues
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried are joining the Federal Trade Commission this week to raise awareness of consumer fraud during Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried: Consumer Tips During Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried was today joined by state lawmakers to strongly oppose a House Agriculture and Natural Resource Subcommittee bill, PCB ANR 20-01, which would move the Office of Energy from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried, Lawmakers Blast Office of Energy “Power Grab”
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and state legislators will host a press conference tomorrow to discuss a proposed committee bill by the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee, PCB ANR 20-01. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried, Lawmakers to Host Press Conference on Energy
Florida-based citrus processor Peace River Citrus Products, Inc. has announced a $98 million expansion of its Polk County citrus processing facility, as well as a new 10-year agreement with Coca-Cola North America to manufacture juice beverages for Minute Maid at the new facility. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Applauds Peace River Citrus, Coca-Cola Partnership & Expansion
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today announced two new leadership appointments for the Florida Forest Service. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Appoints New State Leadership for Florida Forest Service
With SB 404 before the Florida Senate Committee on Rules at 8:30 AM, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried this morning offered the following statement: [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Forced Parental Consent Bills
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services today announced Dr. Jennifer Taylor as the 2020 Woman of the Year in Agriculture. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Announces 2020 Woman of the Year in Agriculture
