Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Funding for Infrastructure Improvements in Dixie County

On April 15, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

CROSS CITY, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his commitment to funding three projects in Dixie County as part of the General Appropriations Act, recently passed by the Florida Legislature. This funding will provide for the construction of two fire stations in Dixie County that will increase emergency response capabilities and support infrastructure improvements to alleviate […]

Governor DeSantis Awards More Than $700,000 for Workforce Training in Everglades Agricultural Communities

On April 15, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

~ Three educational institutions in Belle Glade, West Palm Beach and Royal Palm Beach will receive funding for workforce training~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $700,000 has been awarded to educational institutions in Everglades communities to provide workforce development opportunities for Floridians pursuing nonagricultural occupations in rural areas through the […]

Florida’s Economy Continues to Thrive

On April 15, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

~ Largest single month of growth in manufacturing since May 2020~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s March 2022 employment data, including a declining unemployment rate and strong job growth. In March 2022, Florida added 4,500 manufacturing jobs over the month, representing the largest single month of growth for Florida manufacturers since […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Joins Attorney General Ashley Moody to Recognize Hillsborough County Detective

On April 15, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TAMPA, Fla. — Yesterday, First Lady Casey DeSantis joined Attorney General Ashley Moody at the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office to recognize Corporal Mike Blair with the Attorney General’s Back the Blue award, while highlighting Governor Ron DeSantis’ recent signing of the strongest law enforcement support initiative in the nation. In 2018, Detective Blair responded to a […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Seven Judicial Appointments

On April 14, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis appoints seven judges across the state, one to the First Judicial Circuit Court, one to the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court, one to the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court, one to the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court, one to the Broward County Court, and two to the Palm Beach County Court. […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Albert Maury to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

On April 14, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Albert Maury to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.   Albert Maury Maury, of Coral Gables, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Leon Medical Centers, LLC. He previously served on the Florida International University Board of Trustees. Maury earned his bachelor’s […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs One Bill

On April 14, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill: CS/HB 5 — Reducing Fetal and Infant Mortality   For the transmittal letter, click here.   ###

What They Are Saying: Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Protect the Lives of Florida’s Most Vulnerable

On April 14, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by pro-life advocates and community leaders to sign HB 5, the Reducing Fetal and Infant Mortality Act, to protect the lives of Florida’s most vulnerable by prohibiting all abortions after 15 weeks of gestation. HB 5 represent the most significant protections for life in Florida’s modern history. Read more on […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Protect the Lives of Florida’s Most Vulnerable

On April 14, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 5, the Reducing Fetal and Infant Mortality Act, to protect the lives of Florida’s most vulnerable by prohibiting all abortions after 15 weeks of gestation. More on Governor DeSantis’ pro-family initiatives can be found here. “House Bill 5 protects babies in the womb who have beating hearts, who […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Receives One Bill from the Florida Legislature

On April 14, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until April 29, 2022, to act on this bill.   CS/HB 5 – Reducing Fetal and Infant Mortality ###