TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Beginning Wednesday, May 11, 2022 – Tuesday, May 17, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis will honor the men and women of Florida’s police force by lighting the Florida Historic Capitol blue in recognition of National Police Week. National Police Week recognizes those who have dedicated their lives to protecting our great state and […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 25, 2022, to act on these bills.   CS/CS/SB 856 – Private Provider Inspections of Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems  HB 159 – Public Records CS/HB 273 – Money Services Businesses HB 6037 – […]

MIAMI – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 395, establishing November 7 as “Victims of Communism Day” to honor the hundreds of millions of people who have suffered under communist regimes across the world. The Governor also announced that he will approve $25 million in the budget to support renovations and restoration of the […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: HB 929 – City of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County HB 1107 – City of Inverness, Citrus County HB 1135 – Santa Rosa County CS/HB 7071 – Taxation    SB 222 – Swimming Pool Specialty Contracting Services CS/SB 266 – Motor Vehicle Insurance SB 434 […]

OCALA, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 7071 which provides more than $1.2 billion of tax relief for Floridians. The bill provides for ten sales tax holidays for a variety of items commonly purchased by Florida families, including fuel, diapers, disaster supplies and, tools. A one-pager on the bill can be found […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 20, 2022, to act on these bills.   SB 7016 – OGSR/Information Submitted by Insurers/Department of Financial Services SB 7020 – OGSR/Office of Financial Regulation SB 542 – Evidentiary Standards for Actions Arising During an […]

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his commitment to nearly $14 million in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget to continue Florida’s investment in combatting red tide. This funding will support dedicated research efforts through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Mote Marine Laboratory in addition to providing grants through the Department […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that more than 7,500 students have earned an entrepreneurship and small business (ESB) certification between July 1, 2021, and March 31, 2022. Due to Florida’s leadership (accounting for nearly 30 percent of all certifications nationwide), the United States has now surpassed China in the number of ESB examinations delivered […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) granted the State’s request for a Disaster Declaration, which makes disaster loans available to individuals and businesses impacted by the January 2022 Southwest Florida tornadoes. The Disaster Declaration provides additional relief in […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/HB 1445 – A Review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act HB 7009 – A Review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act HB 7015 – A Review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act CS/HB 381 – Breach of Bond Costs CS/HB 287 […]