Governor DeSantis Signs Consumer Protection Legislation to Support Florida Policyholders When Disaster Strikes

On May 31, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor DeSantis signed three bills that strengthen Florida’s property insurance market, expand the state’s home hardening and hazard mitigation programs, and further protect consumers against bad actors. These actions build on the Governor’s strong record of instituting meaningful reforms to Florida’s property insurance market. Additionally, Governor DeSantis is announcing the approval […]

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Framework for Freedom Budget

On February 3, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Two days ago, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his Framework for Freedom Budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The Framework for Freedom Budget totals $114.8 billion, with total reserves exceeding $15 billion. The Framework for Freedom Budget builds on Florida’s successes as the state continues to outpace the nation in building a robust […]

What They Are Saying: Environmental Leaders Applaud Governor Ron DeSantis’ Historic Executive Order Continuing His Commitment to Stewardship of Florida’s Natural Resources

On January 11, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 23-06 (Achieving Even More Now for Florida’s Environment) to further advance the protection of Florida’s environment and water quality. Read what environmental leaders and stakeholders are saying about the future of conservation in Florida: “The Everglades Foundation applauds Governor DeSantis’ four-year record commitment of $3.5 billion […]

2023 Executive Orders

On January 9, 2023, in , by Staff

Name Date Issued #2023-245 extends Executive Order 23-03 re: Emergency Management – Illegal Migration 12/19/23 #2023-244 extends Executive Order 23-171 – Emergency Management – Hurricane Idalia 12/19/23 #2023-243 extends Executive Order 22-253 – Emergency Management – Hurricane Nicole 12/19/23 #2023-242 extends Executive Order 23-208 – Emergency Management – Impacts of War in Israel 12/08/23 #2023-241 […]

2022 Executive Orders

On January 24, 2022, in , by Staff

  Description Released #2022-280 extends Executive Order 22-54 re: Northwest Florida Fires 12/19/22 #2022-279 declares a vacancy on the Broward County School Board, District 1 12/19/22 #2022-278 calls for Special Election in House District 24 to fill vacancy 12/19/22 #2022-277 amends Executive Order 22-259 re: Christopher Marquis Tuller 12/14/22 #2022-276 extends Executive Order 22-03 re: […]

2021 Executive Orders

On January 12, 2021, in , by Staff

Description Released #2021-255 assigns the 13th circuit to the 12th circuit re: Ethics Complaint 12/17/2021 #2021-256 assigns the 3rd circuit to the 2nd circuit re: Jeffrey Dixon and Lauren Nimmons 12/17/2021 #2021-257 Executive Order assigns 17th Circuit to 11th Circuit re: City of Miami officials. Executive Order 22-16, issued 01/22/22, removes Confidentiality of this executive […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Historic Low Unemployment Rate

On December 20, 2019, in News Releases, by Staff

Florida Ending 2019 With Continued Positive Economic Indicators and Investments for the Future Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s unemployment rate dropped to a low 3.1 percent, a historic low, recorded only twice in more than 40 years and the first time since March 2006. Also, in November, the labor force increased […]

2017 Executive Orders

On January 27, 2017, in , by Alan Cash

Description Released #2017-330 Executive Order extending EO 17-235 and 17-287 re: Hurricane Irma 12/29/17 #2017-329 Executive Order extending EO 17-146, 17-177, 17-230, and 17-285 re: Opioid Epidemic 12/22/17 #2017-328 Executive Order assigns the 15th circuit to the 17th circuit re: Sheldon McDonald 12/21/17 #2017-327 Executive Order assigns the 14th circuit to the 1st circuit re: […]

2016 Executive Orders

On February 10, 2016, in , by Mako

Description Released #2016-288 Executive Order extends 16-149 re: State of Emergency, Zika Virus 12/15/2016 #2016-287 Executive Order declares a vacancy in the 9th Circuit re: passing of Scott Polodna 12/15/2016 #2016-286 Executive Order extends 16-16 re: Thomas Frank Clark 12/15/2016 #2016-284 Executive Order assigns the 11th Circuit to the 17th Circuit re: Garrett John Cramer […]