Governor Ron DeSantis Vetoes CS/CS/HB 771

On May 10, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed CS/CS/HB 771. CS/CS/HB 771 – Environmental Regulation For a PDF copy of the transmittal letter, click HERE. ###

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Seven Bills

On May 10, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills. CS/HB 193 – Charlotte County CS/CS/HB 523 – Halifax Hospital Medical Center, Volusia County HB 745 – Alachua County CS/HB 1063 – City of Palm Bay, Brevard County HB 1099 – City of Kissimmee, Osceola County HB 1175 – Martin County; Village of Indiantown […]

PHOTO RELEASE Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers Remarks at the Investiture Ceremony for Florida Supreme Court Justice Barbara Lagoa

On May 10, 2019, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis spoke at the Investiture Ceremony for Justice Barbara Lagoa, the Governor’s first appointee and first Cuban American woman to appointed the Florida Supreme Court. He was joined at the ceremony by First Lady Casey DeSantis, along with all seven Justices of the Florida Supreme Court. “I appointed Justice […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Receives CS/CS/HB 771 from the Florida Legislature

On May 10, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 25th, 2019 to act on this bill. CS/CS/HB 771 – Environmental Regulation ###

Governor DeSantis: FDEM Secures 50 Trailers from FEMA and Donates them to Bay County

On May 10, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor DeSantis announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is donating 50 FEMA travel trailers to Bay County. By securing these trailers from FEMA and working with Bay County, DEM is providing additional alternative housing to residents impacted by Hurricane Michael. “Providing enough housing has been one of the […]

PHOTO RELEASE Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers Keynote Address at the Florida Highway Patrol 141st Recruit Class Graduation

On May 10, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

This Year Marks the 80th Anniversary of the Florida Highway Patrol Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered the keynote address at the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) 141st Recruit Class graduation. This year marks the 80-year anniversary of the Florida Highway Patrol, and 54 brave men and women of the 141st class will be […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Rebuild Florida Business Loan Program

On May 10, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

$40 Million to Assist Businesses Still Recovering from Hurricane Irma Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, during National Small Business Week, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the launch of the Rebuild Florida Business Loan program with $40 million in state and federal funds to help small businesses that are still recovering from Hurricane Irma to rebuild and expand. […]

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Friday, May 10, 2019

On May 10, 2019, in Governor and Lt. Governor Schedule, by Staff

DeSantis/ Nuñez Administrative Schedule for Friday, May 10, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs CS/SB 7070

On May 9, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Miami Gardens, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed CS/SB 7070: K-12 Education at William A. Kirlew Junior Academy. The bill expands the programs through which qualified parents may seek educational choice options for their children, establishes the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program, and helps to recruit and retain the best teachers and principals for our […]

PHOTO RELEASE Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers Remarks on Education Achievements in St. Petersburg

On May 9, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

St. Petersburg, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis spoke on his Bold Vision for High Quality Education at Mt. Moriah Christian Fundamental Academy. The Governor was joined by Senate President Bill Galvano, Senator Manny Díaz, Jr., Senator Jeff Brandes, Senator Ed Hooper, Representative Chris Sprowls, Representative Jennifer Sullivan, Representative Chris Latvala, Representative Jackie Toledo, Representative […]