Governor Ron DeSantis today is joining CFO and State Fire Marshall Jimmy Patronis, Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried, and Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Director Jared Moskowitz in urging Florida residents and visitors to practice fire safety as dangerous fire conditions are possible throughout Florida this summer. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis, State Fire Marshall Jimmy Patronis, Commissioner Nikki Fried and FDEM Director Jared Moskowitz Urge Fire Safety This Summer
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Governor Ron DeSantis Signs the Bold Vision for a Brighter Future Budget
Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Bold Vision for a Brighter Future state budget for fiscal year 2019-2020. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Signs the Bold Vision for a Brighter Future Budget
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Private-Sector Job Growth Rate Remains Strong and Exceeds National Job Growth Rate
Governor Ron DeSantis announced today that Florida’s economy continues to remain strong and businesses are expanding to Florida, creating a strong private-sector job growth rate. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Private-Sector Job Growth Rate Remains Strong and Exceeds National Job Growth Rate
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs SB 1552 to Mitigate Harmful Effects of Red Tide
Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 1552: Florida Red Tide Mitigation and Technology Development Initiative. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Signs SB 1552 to Mitigate Harmful Effects of Red Tide
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $21.1 Million Reimbursement Award to Monroe County for Hurricane Irma Recovery
Governor Ron DeSantis announced today that Monroe County is receiving $21.1 million for Hurricane Irma recovery. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $21.1 Million Reimbursement Award to Monroe County for Hurricane Irma Recovery
Governor Ron DeSantis and DEO Announce $140 Million for New Affordable Housing Construction in Hurricane Irma Impacted Communities
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced an agreement with the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing), providing $140 million for the construction of new affordable workforce housing to help address housing shortages worsened by Hurricane Irma. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and DEO Announce $140 Million for New Affordable Housing Construction in Hurricane Irma Impacted Communities
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Bill Signing in Sarasota
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Governor Ron DeSantis will deliver remarks and hold a bill signing at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium on Thursday, June 20th, 2019. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Bill Signing in Sarasota
Governor Ron DeSantis to Make Major Announcement in Marathon
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Governor Ron DeSantis will make a major announcement at Marathon City Hall on Thursday, June 20th, 2019. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Make Major Announcement in Marathon
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs 11 Bills
Governor Ron DeSantis today signed the following bills:
- CS/HB 7 – Direct Health Care Agreements
- CS/HB 207 – Impact Fees
- CS/HB 213 – Immunization Registry
- CS/CS/CS/HB 301 – Insurance
- CS/CS/HB 453 – Micromobility Devices
- CS/HB 521 – Wetland Mitigation
- HB 549 – Continuing Education for Dentists
- CS/HB 831 – Electronic Prescribing
- CS/HB 7057 – Corrections
- CS/SB 190 – Higher Education
- CS/CS/CS/SB 862 – Lessor Liability Under Special Mobile Equipment Leases
For PDF copies of the transmittal letters, click HERE and HERE.
Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Computer Science and STEM Achievements in Pinellas County
Governor Ron DeSantis today visited Ridgecrest Elementary School in Pinellas County to highlight computer science education and the significant achievements of local students in STEM fields. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Computer Science and STEM Achievements in Pinellas County
