Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that since January 8, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has awarded more than $600 million in recovery funding for hurricanes Michael, Irma, Matthew and Hermine. This announcement follows new policies and procedures implemented at FDEM to accelerate funding to communities impacted by these storms. “On […]

DEO and EFI Now Accepting Economic Development Project Proposals Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) are accepting economic development project proposals for the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. $40 million is available to fund job training and public infrastructure projects that […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/HB 9 – Community Redevelopment Agencies CS/CS/HB 437 – Community Development Districts CS/SB 7066 – Election Administration CS/CS/HB 7103 – Community Development and Housing CS/HB 7107 – Controlled Substances CS/HB 7125 – Administration of Justice HB 7127 – Corporate Income Tax Governor Ron DeSantis […]

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the extension of the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to July 12, 2019. The $25 million program will help agricultural producers in designated disaster areas prepare for the upcoming growing seasons, as part of ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Michael. Designated disaster areas include Bay, […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/HB 369 – Substance Abuse Services CS/CS/CS/SB 796 – Public Utility Storm Protection Plans CS/CS/CS/HB 1033 – Continuing Care Contracts HB 5303 – Child Support Enforcement Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed the following bills: HB 7067 – Registration Fees HB 7073 – Permit and Inspection […]