Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Mary Chance to the Children’s Trust of Alachua County

On June 23, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Mary Chance to the Children’s Trust of Alachua County. Mary Chance Chance, of Gainesville, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations. She currently serves on the Florida Education Foundation Board and the statewide advisory council for the Florida […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Nercy Radcliffe to the Florida Virtual School Board of Trustees

On June 23, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Nercy Radcliffe to the Florida Virtual School Board of Trustees. Nercy Radcliffe Radcliffe, of Miami, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Providence Healthcare Services. She is the current Chair of the Elder Affairs Advisory Board of Miami-Dade County and represents Miami on the […]

Governor DeSantis Signs Ten Bills

On June 23, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   HB 943 – ACME Improvement District and Pine Tree Water Control District, Palm Beach County CS/HB 947 – Manatee County HB 1027 – Ave Maria Stewardship Community District, Collier County CS/CS/HB 1045 – Certified Peer Specialist Gateway Pilot Program CS/HB 1049 – Boca […]

Governor DeSantis Signs Ten Bills

On June 22, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/CS/HB 121 – Florida Kidcare Program Eligibility CS/CS/HB 299 – Education and Training for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Forms of Dementia CS/HB 339 – Education of Dependents of Deceased or Disabled Servicemembers, Prisoners of war, and Persons Missing in Action CS/CS/HB 625 – Children’s […]

Governor DeSantis Sues Biden Administration to Ensure Freedom in Higher Education

On June 22, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody sued the Biden administration over its attempts to undercut Florida’s nation-leading higher education reforms. Throughout Governor DeSantis’ time in office, Florida has ranked number one in the nation for higher education, yet the U.S. Department of Education has unconstitutionally collaborated with accreditation bodies to […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nationwide Coalition of Sheriffs Fighting Back Against the Biden Border Crisis

On June 22, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a coalition of more than 90 sheriffs from across America who are united in the struggle to keep our communities safe from the ravages of our collapsed southern border. Two weeks ago, Governor DeSantis held a roundtable discussion in Cochise County, Arizona, with sheriffs from Arizona, New Mexico, […]

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Law Enforcement Applaud Governor Ron DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget

On June 21, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Framework for Freedom Budget for Fiscal Year 2023–24 which continues to make vital investments in public safety. These investments include salary increases for correctional officers, enhancements to officer safety, and tools to more aggressively combat the flow of fentanyl into Florida from the southern border. […]

Governor DeSantis Signs Ten Bills

On June 21, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/HB 1133 – Physician Assistant Licensure CS/HB 1175 – Sarasota County CS/HB 1189 – Monuments HB 1207 – Operation New Hope HB 1225 – Sanford Airport Authority, Seminole County HB 1237 – North River Fire District, Manatee County HB 1255 – West Orange Healthcare […]

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Leads Florida’s Strategic Business Meetings at the 2023 Paris Air Show

On June 21, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

PARIS, France — Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, in conjunction with Enterprise Florida, engaged with key leadership across various aerospace entities. The Lieutenant Governor discussed current needs of the industry and promoted future opportunities for collaboration between Florida and the aerospace sector.   “As Chair of the Board of Space Florida, we are committed to supporting the growth of […]

Governor DeSantis Signs Nine Bills

On June 20, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills:   CS/SB 978 – Secured Transactions SB 1442 – Terrorism CS/CS/SB 7016 – Department of Corrections SB 7044 – Changes in Ownership of or Interest in Pari-Mutuel Permits HB 1349 – Mental Health Treatment CS/CS/HB 1383 – Specialty Contractors CS/CS/HB 1489 – Designation of […]