TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   CS/SB 7006 – A Review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act CS/SB 1746 – Public Employees CS/SB 1526 – Local Regulation of Nonconforming and Unsafe Structures SB 818 – Military Leave CS/SB 474 – Public Records CS/CS/SB 224 – Citizen Volunteer Advisory Committees […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $9.5 million through Florida’s Coral Reef Restoration and Recovery Initiative to bolster academic and private partnerships to safeguard Florida’s Coral Reef, which extends over 350 nautical miles from the Dry Tortugas to the St. Lucie Inlet. This funding will enhance coral recovery, including propagation and outplanting capacities critical to […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis nominated Chris Spencer to become the next Executive Director of the State Board of Administration (SBA). Spencer is currently the Director of Policy and Budget for the Executive Office of the Governor. Spencer’s nomination will be brought before Governor DeSantis, Attorney General Ashley Moody, and Chief Financial Officer Jimmy […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a milestone in Florida’s continuing economic success: Florida’s statewide unemployment rate has been lower than the national rate for 40 consecutive months. The national unemployment rate rose to 3.9 percent for February 2024; Florida’s rate did not rise and outperforms the national rate by 0.8 percentage point. And while […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/SB 330 – Behavioral Health Teaching Hospitals CS/SB 7016 – Health Care SB 322- Public Records and Meetings SB 7018 – Health Care Innovation CS/CS/SB 1758 – Individuals with Disabilities   To view the transmittal letter, click here.  ###

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Daniel Epstein and Jon Harrison to the Palm Beach State College District Board of Trustees. Daniel Epstein, PhD Epstein is an Assistant Professor of Law at St. Thomas University. Previously, he worked in the White House and in Congress. Epstein earned his bachelor’s degree in political […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until April 5, 2024, to act on these bills.   SB 1512 – Controlled Substances SB 1720 – Marine Encroachment on Military Operations CS/HB 1415 –  Peer Support for First Responders CS/CS/HB 1113 – Use of Lights and […]

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed components of the 2024 ‘Live Healthy’ legislation package, which bolsters Florida’s health care workforce, broadens access to quality health care, and fosters innovation in the industry. Spearheaded by Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, ‘Live Healthy’ will enhance health care across Florida by offering new training opportunities, improving access to […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the first rescue mission from Haiti with evacuees who were otherwise unable to return home due to the ongoing political crisis in Haiti. Florida brought 14 Floridians home from Haiti to Orlando Sanford International Airport via emergency flights coordinated by the Florida Division of Emergency Management. Watch Governor DeSantis’ […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill:   CS/CS/HB 1365 – Unauthorized Public Camping and Public Sleeping   To view the transmittal letters, click here . ###