TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 22, 2024, to act on these bills. CS/HB 1305 – Residential Tenancies CS/CS/CS/HB 267 – Building Regulations CS/HB 415 – Pregnancy and Parenting Resources Website CS/CS/CS/HB 275 – Offenses Involving Critical Infrastructure HB 5401 – Judges […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill:   CS/HB 7073 – Taxation To view the transmittal letters, click here.   ###

Since 2019, the Governor has secured nearly $6.7 billion in tax cuts.    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 7073, providing $1.07 billion in tax relief for Floridians this year, in addition to the $450 million in toll relief that he signed last month, bringing the total savings for Florida […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   CS/CS/HB 1473 – School Safety CS/CS/HB 1509 – Public Records CS/CS/HB 285 – Public Records CS/CS/HB 1077 – Clerks of Court CS/HB 761 – Interpersonal Violence Injunction Petitions HB 7067 – Pretrial Detention Hearings CS/HB 405 – Regulation of Commercial Motor Vehicles CS/CS/HB 341 […]

Florida also ranks #2 for international tourism.  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that VISIT FLORIDA data shows that Florida has maintained its position as the #1 domestic tourist destination in the United States and remained a top destination for international visitors (ranking #2 in the country). In 2023, Florida’s market share of domestic […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Please see the attached letter from Governor Ron DeSantis sent today to Chairmen Reed and Rogers, Ranking Members Wicker and Smith, and Secretary Austin. As noted, the Air Force’s request for Congress to transfer the 114th Electronic Warfare Squadron of the Florida Air National Guard to the jurisdiction of the Space Force—particularly without the […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Nina Ward as Bay County Supervisor of Elections. This appointment is effective June 8, 2024. Nina Ward Ward, of Panama City, is the Deputy Supervisor of Elections for Bay County. Active in her community, she currently serves as a member of the Panhandle Credit Union […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Jason Barrett, Jessica Costello, and Carlos de la Cruz Jr. to the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet. Jason Barrett Barrett is the Chief Executive Officer of Northwest Texas Healthcare System. Active in his community, he currently serves as a member of the University of North Florida […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Silvia Castellanos to the Children’s Trust Governing Board of Miami-Dade County. Silvia Castellanos Castellanos, of Miami, is the Director of External Affairs for Banyan Community Health Center. Previously, she served as a Regional Representative for the Executive Office of the Governor and a Senior Legislative Aide for […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Ivan Chavez, Kristen “Rhea” Goff, and Heather Turnbull and the reappointment of John Davis and Sherry Wheelock to the Florida Commission on Community Service, also known as Volunteer Florida. Ivan Chavez Chavez is a Firefighter and Paramedic for Miami Beach Fire Rescue and a Commissioner […]