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Governor Ron DeSantis Retracts 46 Appointments Requiring Florida Senate Confirmation

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Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis sent a letter to Florida Senate President Bill Galvano informing him of the decision to retract 46 appointments made on January 4 and 7, 2019 by the previous administration. The retracted appointments only apply to those requiring Senate confirmation. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Retracts 46 Appointments Requiring Florida Senate Confirmation

Governor Ron DeSantis Selects Kevin J. Thibault as Secretary of The Florida Department of Transportation

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Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Kevin J. Thibault, P.E., former Southeast Regional Senior Vice President of TranSystems Corporation, will serve as Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the DeSantis-Nuñez Administration. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Selects Kevin J. Thibault as Secretary of The Florida Department of Transportation

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Executive Orders Suspending Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher and Accepting Resignation of Dr. Brenda Snipes

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Governor DeSantis Appoints Afghanistan Veteran Chris Anderson as Seminole County Supervisor of Elections and Wendy Sartory Link as Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections

Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 19-19, suspending Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher, effective immediately. The order follows the recommendation of Secretary of State Michael Ertel to remove Bucher from office. The Governor also issued Executive Order Executive order 19-18, officially acknowledging the resignation of former Broward County Supervisor of Elections Dr. Brenda Snipes, effective January 4, 2019, formally terminating her duties.

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ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Tours Hurricane Michael Recovery Efforts with FEMA Administrator Brock Long

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Governor DeSantis also announced an additional $2.8 million in matching funds for debris removal in Mexico Beach

Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Brock Long visited local communities in the Florida Panhandle that were heavily impacted by Hurricane Michael. Stops included Panama City, Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe.

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Governor Ron DeSantis’ Statement on DCF Report Regarding Jordan Belliveau Case

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Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued the following statement upon learning of the findings of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) report regarding the tragic case of Jordan Belliveau, Jr.

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CFO Jimmy Patronis Joins Governor Ron DeSantis and FEMA Administrator Brock Long on Visit to Florida Panhandle

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MEDIA ADVISORY

CFO Jimmy Patronis will join Governor Ron DeSantis and FEMA Administrator Brock Longto to visit communities impacted by Hurricane Michael on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Joins Governor Ron DeSantis and FEMA Administrator Brock Long on Visit to Florida Panhandle

ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis to Visit Florida Panhandle with FEMA Administrator

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MEDIA ADVISORY

Governor Ron DeSantis will be visiting communities impacted by Hurricane Michael along with FEMA Administrator Brock Long on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. The Governor will also join state and local officials for a briefing and roundtable on the latest recovery efforts. [Read more…] about ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis to Visit Florida Panhandle with FEMA Administrator