Governor Ron DeSantis Brings Accountability to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

On February 22, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —  Today, Governor Ron DeSantis provided an update on the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) and highlighted some of the troubling findings of the first comprehensive, independent audit of the former Reedy Creek Improvement District in its 55-year history. Additionally, Governor DeSantis extolled the improvements made by the CFTOD for residents, taxpayers, and […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Calls for Term Limits, Other Constitutional Reforms to Hold Congress and Washington, D.C., Accountable

On January 29, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff

Florida is leading the fight against a derelict federal government   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis called for constitutional reforms to hold the U.S. Congress accountable and, in doing so, protect the people of Florida from a reckless federal government. Florida calls for the following proposed amendments: a balanced federal budget, congressional term limits, […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Framework for Freedom Budget

On June 15, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

  The budget includes a record tax relief package to help Florida families and record investments in Florida’s environment   FORT PIERCE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Framework for Freedom Budget for Fiscal Year 2023–24 while visiting the City of Fort Pierce. The Framework for Freedom Budget includes a record $2.7 billion tax […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Protect Floridians’ Financial Future & Economic Liberty

On May 2, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

Legislature answers Governor’s call to action to combat government- and corporate-sanctioned activism and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) movement   JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed comprehensive legislation to protect Floridians from the corporatist environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) movement — a worldwide effort to inject woke political ideology across the financial sector, […]

Governor DeSantis Signs Bill to Ensure Justice in Capital Cases

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by parents of the victims of the Parkland mass murder to sign Senate Bill (SB) 450, which reforms Florida’s death penalty statutes including reducing the number of jurors needed to administer capital punishment from unanimous to a supermajority of eight out of twelve.   “Once a […]

First Lady Casey DeSantis Discusses Best Pet Practices with Florida Animal Advocates

On April 4, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis was joined by Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Secretary Melanie Griffin and Florida animal advocates to discuss ways to improve protections for Florida’s pet population and lower euthanasia rates among animals admitted to a shelter. To watch the press conference click here. Discussion participants included:  Dr. Robert Leonard – Chairman of the Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine  Kate MacFall – Florida State […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Leads Alliance of 18 States to Fight Against Biden’s ESG Financial Fraud

On March 16, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the governors of Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming formed an alliance to push back against President Biden’s environmental, social, corporate governance (ESG) agenda that is destabilizing the American economy and […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $500 Million Building Upon His Historic Commitment to Enhancing Community Resiliency

On June 8, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted more than $500 million for resiliency included in the FY 2022-23 Freedom First Budget. This investment includes more than $270 million to fully fund all three years of the state’s first ever Statewide Flooding Resilience Plan and an additional $180 million for the state’s next […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Surpasses Four-Year Goal for Everglades Restoration and the Protection of Water Resources

On June 8, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

FT. MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted the signing of the Freedom First Budget and more than $1.2 billion for Everglades restoration and the protection of Florida’s water resources. Through the Freedom First Budget, Florida has now surpassed Governor DeSantis’ four-year goal with a total investment of more than $3.3 billion for […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs the Freedom First Budget Providing Historic Investments to Support Our Communities, Promote Education, and Protect the Environment

On June 2, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff

THE VILLAGES, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Freedom First budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 which prioritizes the freedoms of Floridians to live, work, and have successful businesses in the state. The budget totals $109.9 billion and includes a record $1.24 billion in tax relief for Floridians. Florida will have historic reserves at […]