Governor DeSantis Signs One Bill

On March 29, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill: CS/SB 102 – Housing   Please see the attached transmittal letter here.   ###

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Hope Florida – A Pathway to Potential, Expanding the Hope Florida Model to Support At-Risk Youth and Their Families

On March 29, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the launch of Hope Florida – A Pathway to Potential to break down government silos and expand services for at-risk youth and their families. “In Florida, we believe that every child has been blessed with unique talents and gifts, even if they haven’t realized it yet, […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Support Economic Development Through Record Funding for Florida’s Housing Programs

On March 29, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

NAPLES, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill (SB) 102, the Live Local Act, representing the largest investment for housing efforts in state history. The bill invests $711 million in multiple programs to expand the availability of housing, downpayment assistance, and focused support for military communities. The investment under this legislation is nearly […]

Governor DeSantis Receives One Bill from the Florida Legislature

On March 28, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until April 4, 2023, to act on this bill.   CS/SB 102 – Housing     ###

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $5.4 Million to Four Small and Rural Florida Communities

On March 28, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $5.4 million to the Town of Callahan, the City of Starke, the City of Haines City and the City of Labelle for community development projects that will expand job opportunities and strengthen public infrastructure for residents.   “This $5.4 million in infrastructure funding we are awarding […]

Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of the Victims of the Tragedy in Nashville, Tennessee

On March 28, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

MEMORANDUM     TO:                  Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development   FROM:            Governor Ron DeSantis   DATE:            Tuesday, March 28, 2023   RE:                  Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of the Victims of the Tragedy in Nashville, Tennessee   As a mark of respect for the victims of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Host the First Annual Heroes’ Reception at the Mansion

On March 28, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

  [For use courtesy of the Governor’s Press Office. To watch the video, click here. To download the video, click here.] [For use courtesy of the Governor’s Press Office. For additional photos, click here.]   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Last Friday, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis welcomed heroes from across the state of […]

Governor DeSantis Signs One Bill

On March 27, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill: CS/CS/CS/CS/HB 1 – Education   Please see the attached transmittal letter here.   ###

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Historic Legislation to Expand School Choice Options to All Florida Students

On March 27, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

MIAMI — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 1, which expands available school choice options for all students in Florida by eliminating financial eligibility restrictions and the current enrollment cap. Florida already has 1.3 million students who learn full time in a school of their family’s choosing – larger than the entire K-12 […]

Governor DeSantis Receives One Bill from the Florida Legislature

On March 27, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until April 3, 2023, to act on this bill.   CS/CS/CS/CS/HB 1 – Education     ###