18 consecutive months of job growth, 12 consecutive months of labor force increases    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida continues to make economic progress with more job growth, labor force increases, and a decline in the unemployment rate. The steady economic growth that Florida is witnessing is thanks to successful policies […]

BRANDON, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Attorney General Ashley Moody, Senate President Wilton Simpson and Florida Speaker Chris Sprowls to sign legislation that protects Floridians from losing their jobs due to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and protects parents’ rights to make healthcare decisions for their children. The bills were passed through a Special Session […]

BRANDON, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Speaker Chris Sprowls and Senate President Wilton Simpson to sign legislation that will protect Floridians from losing their jobs due to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and protect parents’ rights to make healthcare decisions for students. The bills were passed through a Special Session of the […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until November 24, 2021, to act on these bills.   HB 1B – COVID-19 Mandates CS/HB 3B – Public Records HB 5B – Florida Occupational Safety and Health State Plan HB 7B – Vaccinations During Public Health […]

On Wednesday, October 13, 2021, former Representative Bill Hager passed away. Former Representative Hager represented parts of Broward and Palm Beach Counties from 2010 until 2018. During his time in the Florida House of Representatives, he served on several committees, including as Chair of the Justice Appropriations Subcommittee and Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight, […]

New hires are eligible to receive hiring bonuses ranging from $3,000 to $5,000   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Now is the time to become a state correctional officer. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) announced unprecedented incentives for correctional officer new hires, including hiring bonuses up to $5,000.    “As so many […]

MIAMI — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Naples and Miami to announce his environmental budget proposals, including over $960 million for Everglades restoration and the protection of water resources and more than $550 million to continue to support efforts to ensure that state and local communities are prepared to deal with the impacts of sea level […]

NAPLES, Fla — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Naples and Miami to announce his environmental budget proposals, including over $960 million for Everglades restoration and the protection of water resources and more than $550 million to continue to support efforts to ensure that state and local communities are prepared to deal with the impacts of sea […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – This month, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a proclamation recognizing November as National Adoption Month in Florida, an annual observance to celebrate the thousands of children who are adopted from foster care and bring awareness to the many children who are still waiting to find forever families.   “This month is one of gratitude […]

Funding will be used to complete urgent repairs on the historic monument where Cuban Americans first arrived after fleeing Communism during the Cold War MIAMI – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis proposed a $25 million investment for Miami-Dade College to preserve, refurbish and enhance the Freedom Tower. The proposal will be considered during the upcoming legislative […]