Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Florida Historical Commission

On June 30, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of David Hoyt and the reappointment of John Browning Jr. and Michael Francis to the Florida Historical Commission.   David Hoyt Hoyt is the Executive Director of Development for the Heartland Institute. He was previously a Senior Consultant for AC Fitzgerald & Associates and the […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Congratulates the Florida State Guard’s First Graduating Class

On June 30, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis congratulates the first graduating class of Florida State Guard soldiers. Over the past two weeks, more than 100 soldiers officially completed the training program and became members of the Florida State Guard. Governor DeSantis reestablished the Florida State Guard in 2022, joining 22 other states and territories that sustain […]

Governor DeSantis Signs Six Bills

On June 29, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   CS/HB 1417 – Residential Tenancies CS/CS/HB 1191 – Use of Phosphogypsum CS/HB 1275 – Persons with Disabilities Registry CS/HB 1277 – Public Records CS/CS/SB 170 – Local Ordinances CS/SB 1278 – Direct-Support Organizations   To view the transmittal letters, click here and here.

Governor DeSantis Signs Eight Bills and Vetoes One Bill

On June 28, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   HB 7027 – Ratification of Rules of the Department of Environmental Protection HB 1373 – County Constitutional Officers CS/CS/HB 1471 – Health Care Provider Accountability CS/HB 1565 – Town of Fort White, Columbia County CS/HB 1611 – City of Bartow, Polk County CS/HB […]

Governor DeSantis Signs Seven Bills and Vetoes Two Bills

On June 27, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   CS/HB 27 – Judgment Liens CS/HB 1301 – Parenting and Time-Sharing of Minor Children CS/HB 1571 – Juvenile Court Proceedings CS/HB 1577 – Crime Victim Compensation Claims CS/SB 164 – Controlled Substance Testing CS/SB 210 – Substance Abuse Services CS/CS/SB 1676 – Hemp […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces State Offices Will Be Closed on July 3rd

On June 27, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that state offices will be closed on July 3rd. “I am proud to recognize our state employees for their service to Floridians,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Following an historic legislative session, where we enshrined medical freedom, secured school choice expansion, and provided the largest tax cut package in […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $13.1 Million to the City of Sanibel Through the Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program

On June 27, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of a $13.1 million bridge loan to the City of Sanibel through the Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program. The program is administered by the Florida Department of Commerce (FloridaCommerce) to support government operations that may have been impacted by hurricanes Ian or Nicole. These funds […]

Governor DeSantis Signs Six Bills and Vetoes One Bill

On June 26, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   CS/HB 125 – Utility System Rate Base Values CS/CS/HB 387 – Medical Use of Marijuana CS/CS/HB 1405 – Biosolids HB 1459 – Registration Fees for Malt Beverage Brands and Labels CS/CS/HB 1573 – Continuing Care Providers CS/HB 1575 – Public Safety Emergency Communications […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than 2,265 Bonuses Awarded to New Law Enforcement Recruits in the First Year of the Program

On June 26, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has issued more than 2,265 bonuses in one year through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program, with new recruits and law enforcement officers moving to Florida from 48 states and two U.S. territories, including 230 from California, New York, and Pennsylvania. Each of the more than […]

Governor DeSantis Receives 20 Bills from the Florida Legislature

On June 26, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature.   CS/HB 27 – Judgment Liens CS/HB 125 – Utility System Rate Base Values CS/CS/HB 387 – Medical Use of Marijuana CS/HB 605 – Expunction of Criminal History Records CS/CS/HB 1121 – Florida Retirement System CS/CS/HB 1191 – Use of […]