TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   CS/CS/HB 5 – Economic Programs CS/CS/HB 657 – Enforcement of School Zone Speed Limits CS/CS/CS/HB 799 – Property Insurance CS/HB 881 – My Safe Florida Home Program HB 1169 – Hamilton County SB 662 – Student Online Personal Information Protection CS/CS/SB 766 – Enforcement […]

Governor DeSantis also announced his intent to appoint J. Alex Kelly to lead the newly created Florida Department of Commerce  TALLAHASSEE, Fla.  — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 5, creating a singular Department of Commerce in Florida to streamline and modernize Florida’s economic development agencies to meet the needs of today’s businesses. The […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor DeSantis signed three bills that strengthen Florida’s property insurance market, expand the state’s home hardening and hazard mitigation programs, and further protect consumers against bad actors. These actions build on the Governor’s strong record of instituting meaningful reforms to Florida’s property insurance market. Additionally, Governor DeSantis is announcing the approval […]

EXPLORATION PARK, Fla. — Today, Governor DeSantis announced that Florida’s Patrick Space Force Base has been selected as the home for the U.S. Space Force Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) headquarters. Today’s announcement further solidifies Florida’s dominance as the most military-friendly state and position as America’s hub for military and private space operations.   […]

Awards include more than $9.6 million to Suwannee County for infrastructure expansion which will create more than 260 jobs   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $15 million in awards to five rural communities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) program to support community economic development projects that will strengthen public infrastructure […]

Legislation supports Governor DeSantis’ bold vision for Florida’s environment laid out in Executive Order 23-06    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 1379 to bolster his landmark common sense conservation agenda. HB 1379 enhances protections for the Indian River Lagoon (IRL), expands the existing wastewater grant program, strengthens Basin Management Action […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   CS/CS/HB 21 – Transportation Facility Designations CS/CS/HB 1379 – Environmental Protection CS/SB 478 – Early Childhood Music Education Incentive Program     To view the transmittal letters, click here and here.   ###

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 14, 2023, to act on these bills.   CS/CS/HB 5 – Economic Programs HB 1169 – Hamilton County     ###

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court.   Christine Bandín, of Miami, to serve as Judge on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court   Bandín has served as a Judge on the Miami-Dade County Court since her appointment in 2019. Previously, she was a partner at Shutts […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill (SB) 478 to convert the Early Childhood Music Education Incentive Pilot Program into a permanent program available to school districts across the state. The Early Childhood Music Education Incentive Program provides assistance to school districts in implementing comprehensive music education programs in kindergarten through second grade. […]