Tallahassee — State Senator Lori Berman (D-Boynton Beach) and State Representative Tracie Davis (D-Jacksonville) recently filed SB 388 and HB 221 to make Florida a national exemplar in reconciling with inequities and historical injustices by creating the executive Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The legislation directs the Office, heade
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Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Plan to Provide a Historic $2 Billion in Tax Relief for Florida Families
OCALA, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and House Speaker Paul Renner to highlight their intent to pass the largest tax relief proposal in Florida history to save Florida families a historic $2 billion during the 2023–2024 fiscal year. The proposed tax relief plan is a part of […] The post Govern
Read MoreSenator Ileana Garcia and Representative Nicholas Duran File Bill to Expand College Tuition Fee Exemption Eligibility for Students in Out-of-Home Care
Miami, Fla. – Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami) and Representative Nicholas X. Duran (D-Miami) filed legislation, Senate Bill 304 and House Bill 203, Student Fee Exemptions, which clarify and expand qualifications for the existing postsecondary tuition and fee exemption for students who are raised in out-of-home care. “This legislation corrects a m
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First Lady Casey DeSantis Awards $50,000 in Hope Florida Funds to Five Leon and Jackson County Non-Profit Organizations
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — First Lady Casey DeSantis and Mason DeSantis surprised five exceptional Leon and Jackson County non-profit organizations with $10,000 each through the Hope Florida Fund. Recipients recognized by the First Lady were: City Church’s Foster Crew Ministry, Big Bend Homeless Coalition, Hang Tough Foundation, Camp Anderson, and Shine T
Read MoreLa Senadora Ileana García y el Representante Nicholas Duran Presentan Proyectos de Ley para Ampliar la Elegibilidad para la Exención de la Tarifa de Matrícula Universitaria para los Estudiantes que Reciben Cuidados Fuera del Hogar
Miami, Fla. – La senadora Ileana García (R-Miami) y el representante Nicholas X. Duran (D-Miami) presentaron legislación, el Proyecto de Ley 304 del Senado y el Proyecto de la Cámara de Representantes 203, Student Fee Exemptions, que aclaran y amplían las calificaciones para la matrícula postsecundaria existente y la exención de cuotas para estudia
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Awards Nearly $240 Million to Improve Water Quality Across the State
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $240 million through the Wastewater Grant Program to support 36 wastewater infrastructure projects to reduce nutrients in Florida’s waterways. Awarded projects include advanced wastewater treatment upgrades and septic to sewer projects that will eliminate nearly 20,000 septic tanks. A list of
Read MoreSenator Ileana Garcia Seeks Input from Local Businesses and Water Enthusiasts to Help Curb Increase in Criminal Activity on Miami River
Miami, Fla. – Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami) seeks input from Miami’s boating and water enthusiast community, and residents and local businesses along the Miami River and South Florida’s waterways on the serious issues stemming from widespread illegal vessel charter and livery operations. “The insights and experiences of residents, water and boa
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Nominates Michael Yaworsky as Commissioner of the Office of Insurance Regulation
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis nominated Michael Yaworsky as Commissioner of the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR). Yaworsky is currently Vice Chair of the Florida Gaming Control Commission and previously served as Chief of Staff of OIR. Yaworsky will serve as Interim Commissioner until his nomination is brought before the
Read MoreLa Senadora García Busca el Aporte de Negocios Locales y Entusiastas del Agua para Asistir en Frenar el Aumento de Actividad Criminal en el Río Miami
Miami, Fla. – La senadora Ileana García (R-Miami) busca el aporte de la comunidad de entusiastas de navegación y del agua de Miami, y de residentes y negocios locales sobre el río Miami y las aguas del sur de Florida sobre los serios problemas derivados de las operaciones de alquiler ilegal de naves y yates. […] The post La Senadora García Busca el
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Lake Region Lakes Management District Board of Commissioners
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Carter Adams and Dr. Kevin Henne to the Lake Region Lakes Management District Board of Commissioners. Carter Adams Adams, of Winter Haven, is the Owner and Attorney of the Law Offices of Carter J. Adams. He was previously an Attorney for Moody Law and […] The post Gover
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