2020 May

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Participation in the USDA’s Pandemic EBT Program

On May 27, 2020, in News Releases, by Staff

P-EBT provides additional assistance to families with children participating in the free and reduced-price school meal program Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced federal approval for the implementation of Florida’s Pandemic EBT Program (P-EBT). The Department of Children and Families (DCF), in partnership with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), developed […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Grant Conyers as the Liberty County Supervisor of Elections

On May 27, 2020, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Grant Conyers as the Liberty County Supervisor of Elections. Grant Conyers Conyers, of Bristol, is the owner and operator of Conyers Hardwood Flooring, Inc., a construction company he has owned since 2005. Prior to founding his company, he worked at Preble-Rish Engineering in Blountstown, […]

DeSantis/Nuñez Administration Schedule for Wednesday, May 27, 2020

On May 27, 2020, in Governor and Lt. Governor Schedule, by Staff

DeSantis/Nuñez Administration Schedule for Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Governor Ron DeSantis Receives 25 Bills from the Florida Legislature

On May 26, 2020, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 10, 2020 to act on these bills. SB 400 – Elder Abuse Fatality Review Teams SB 716 – County Boundaries SB 28 – Relief of Clifford Williams CS/SB 7018 – Essential State Infrastructure SB 1714 […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints John D. Couriel to the Florida Supreme Court

On May 26, 2020, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Miami, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of John Couriel to the Florida Supreme Court. Mr. Couriel’s appointment fills the vacancy of former Florida Supreme Court Justice Barbara Lagoa, who now serves on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit after being appointed by President Donald Trump. “John Couriel’s […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Judge Renatha Francis to Serve as First Jamaican-American on the Florida Supreme Court

On May 26, 2020, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Miami, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Judge Renatha Francis to the Florida Supreme Court. Francis’ appointment fills the vacancy of former Florida Supreme Court Justice Robert Luck, who now serves on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit after being appointed by President Donald Trump. Francis will […]