Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $765 Million in Record Funding for Teachers

On May 26, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by teachers, school principals, and superintendents in Baker County, Sarasota County and Okaloosa County to announce a total of $765 million in funding to support Florida’s teachers. These investments include $550 million to continue elevating minimum teacher salaries, as well as $215 million to provide all of Florida’s […]

PUBLIC HEALTH ACCREDITATION BOARD: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH “DOING A REALLY EXCELLENT JOB” WITH COVID-19 DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS

On May 25, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Last night, Miami Herald published a report by Sarah Blaskey and Ben Conarck with a misleading headline that misrepresented the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) evaluation of the Florida Department of Health (DOH) collection, analysis, and reporting of the state’s COVID-19 data. Several reporters and commentators shared the article on social media. In doing so, they spread […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Five Bills

On May 25, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/SB 2A – Implementation of the 2021 Gaming Compact Between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the State of Florida CS/SB 4A – Gaming Enforcement SB 6A – Public Records and Public Meetings CS/SB 8A – Gaming CS/HB 9 – Protecting Consumers Against Pandemic-Related Fraud […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Two Bills

On May 24, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: SB 7072 – Social Media Platforms  SB 7074 – Public Records For the press release regarding SB 7072, click the following: Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Stop the Censorship of Floridians by Big Tech For the transmittal letter for both bills, click here. […]

Governor DeSantis Signs Florida’s Tax Cut Package

On May 21, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

PENSACOLA, Fla. – Today Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law House Bill 7061, Florida’s Tax Cut Package, to ensure our state remains one of the most tax-friendly environments in the nation. “In Florida, we are providing more than $168 million in taxpayer savings for families and businesses,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “I’m proud that we have legislative […]

Florida Legislature Approves Seminole Compact by Historic Margins

On May 19, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis applauded the Florida Legislature’s ratification of the new gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The Governor’s agreement will generate a minimum of $2.5 billion in new revenue for the state over the next five years and an estimated $6 billion through 2030. The Tribe is not currently making […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Stop the Censorship of Floridians by Big Tech

On May 24, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

MIAMI – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 7072 to hold Big Tech accountable by driving transparency and safeguarding Floridians’ ability to access and participate in online platforms.   “This session, we took action to ensure that ‘We the People’ — real Floridians across the Sunshine State — are guaranteed protection against the Silicon Valley elites,” said […]

Governor DeSantis Signs Florida’s Tax Cut Package

On May 21, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Will provide over $168 million in savings for families and businesses PENSACOLA, Fla. – Today Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law House Bill 7061, Florida’s Tax Cut Package, to ensure our state remains one of the most tax-friendly environments in the nation. “In Florida, we are providing more than $168 million in taxpayer savings for families […]

Florida Legislature Approves Seminole Compact by Historic Margins

On May 19, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Provides Florida a minimum of $2.5 billion in new revenue over the next five years    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis applauded the Florida Legislature’s ratification of the new gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The Governor’s agreement will generate a minimum of $2.5 billion in new revenue for the state over the […]

New Report Ends Corporate Media’s Favorite False Narrative About Florida’s Successful COVID-19 Response

On May 14, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

The “Florida COVID-19 Whistleblower” Story: Media Myths vs. Facts Tallahassee, Fla. — Florida’s COVID-19 death rate is lower than the national average — without draconian lockdowns, unscientific mask mandates, or invasive vaccine passports. To discredit Governor Ron DeSantis’ successful response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the corporate media has embraced an absurd narrative for the past year, […]