Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Rahul Patel and Richard Cole to the University of Florida Board of Trustees

On June 25, 2020, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Rahul Patel and appointment of Richard Cole to the University of Florida Board of Trustees. Rahul Patel Patel, of Atlanta, is a partner with King & Spalding LLP, where he has been since 1997. He is co-head of the firm’s global private equity practice […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Scholarship Legislation

On June 25, 2020, in News Releases, by Staff

Tampa, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 7067 which provides more education opportunities for children from low income families to get a great education. The K-12 Scholarship Programs legislation signed today expands the Family Empowerment Scholarship championed by Governor DeSantis by increasing the authorized annual growth of participating students and ensures the […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $250 Million for Affordable Housing Coronavirus Relief Initiative

On June 25, 2020, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $250 million in CARES Act funding for rental and mortgage assistance for Florida families that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Many families across our state have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 through no fault of their own,” said Governor DeSantis. “This initiative strives to […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Eight Judicial Appointments

On June 24, 2020, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointments of Cary Rada to the Fifth Circuit Court, George Wright to the Eighth Circuit Court, William Henry to the Fourteenth Circuit Court, Paige Gillman to the Fifteenth Circuit Court, Tabitha Blackmon to the Broward County Court, Jason Jones to the Leon County Court, Cristina Rivera […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Historic Teacher Pay Increases into Law

On June 24, 2020, in News Releases, by Staff

Florida is now in top five states nationwide for average starting teacher salaries Hialeah Gardens, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 641, Funds for the Operation of Schools, and announced the approval of $500 million in the state’s budget that will be signed in the coming days, dedicated to raising teacher salaries […]

DeSantis/Nuñez Administration Schedule for Wednesday, June 24, 2020

On June 24, 2020, in Governor and Lt. Governor Schedule, by Staff

DeSantis/Nuñez Administration Schedule for Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs 23 Bills

On June 23, 2020, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/HB 81 – Health Care for Children CS/SB 82 – Individuals with Disabilities SB 1084 – Emotional Support Animals CS/SB 1742 – Home Medical Equipment Providers HB 7023 – A Review Under the Open Government Sunset Review Act CS/HB 171 – Postsecondary Education for […]

DeSantis/Nuñez Administration Schedule for Tuesday, June 23, 2020

On June 23, 2020, in Governor and Lt. Governor Schedule, by Staff

DeSantis/Nuñez Administration Schedule for Tuesday, June 23, 2020

DeSantis/Nuñez Administration Schedule for Monday, June 22, 2020

On June 22, 2020, in Governor and Lt. Governor Schedule, by Staff

DeSantis/Nuñez Administration Schedule for Monday, June 22, 2020

DeSantis/Nuñez Administration Schedule for Sunday, June 21, 2020

On June 21, 2020, in Governor and Lt. Governor Schedule, by Staff

DeSantis/Nuñez Administration Schedule for Sunday, June 21, 2020