Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 30, 2020 to act on these bills. CS/SB 82 – Individuals with Disabilities CS/CS/SB 156 – The Early Childhood Music Education Incentive Pilot Program CS/SB 344 – Courts CS/SB 434 – Designation of School Grades […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that $722,400 was awarded through the Florida Defense Support Task Force (FDSTF) Grant Program to three projects to protect military installations across the state. The award recipients include the Florida Department of Military Affairs, the Bay County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Jacksonville. This […]

Coral Gables, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 646: Intercollegiate Athlete Compensation and Rights, authorizing certain intercollegiate athletes to earn compensation for the use of their names, images, or likenesses. The Governor was joined by Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, Senator Debbie Mayfield, Representative Chip LaMarca and Representative Kionne McGhee. “With the signing of […]

State also seeks public input on civics education course standards Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran announced 60 schools, representing 28 districts in Florida, were chosen to participate in the first phase of the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative (FCDI). On January 27, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis announced […]

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 26, 2020 to act on these bills. CS/SB 1344 – Intermediate Care Facilities CS/CS/SB 538 – Emergency Reporting SB 540 – Insurance Guaranty Associations CS/CS/SB 580 – Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act CS/SB 738 […]