Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $1.75 million to help Floridians acquire the skills needed for in-demand occupations through new and expanded apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs across Florida. “The expansion of workforce education and training programs is an essential element of our bold vision to ensure Florida has the No. 1 workforce in […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis attended and spoke at Coding Day at the Capitol, a one-day event at the Florida Capitol to promote computer science policy and support computer science education expansion in Florida. “It was great to meet with students and educators today to discuss the growing importance of computer science and […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 182 “Medical Use of Marijuana” into law (Ch. 2019-1 SB 182, Laws of Florida). Additionally, Governor DeSantis filed a joint motion to dismiss People United for Medical Marijuana v. Department of Health and to vacate the lower court decision which had held the prior law to […]

Largo, Fla. – This morning, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis visited the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs (FDVA) in Pinellas County. The Governor and First Lady met with FDVA Director Danny Burgess as well as local military veterans to discuss needs and actions being taken to assist these individuals and their families. […]

Naples, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Noah Valenstein joined representatives from Coastal Conservation Association Florida, Duke Energy and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to continue red tide recovery efforts with the shoreline release of more than 2,000 redfish in Collier County. The release […]

Davie, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis addressed more than 1,000 business and community leaders at the Broward Workshop. The Broward Workshop is a private, non-profit business organization that works to facilitate positive solutions to pressing issues facing Broward County. “It was great to be in Broward County this morning to discuss ways we can […]