TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Leah Valenti as Charlotte County Supervisor of Elections. Leah Valenti Valenti, of Port Charlotte, is the External Affairs Manager for TECO Peoples Gas. She previously served as the Southwest Florida District Director to Senator Rick Scott and District Director to Congres
Read MoreFlorida Senate Approves Legislation by Senator Ileana Garcia to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence
Tallahassee — The Florida Senate today approved two bills, by Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami), to heighten protections for victims of domestic violence as well as the employees and domestic violence advocates of domestic violence shelters. “Today, the Florida Senate voted to stand with survivors of domestic abuse and the heroes working every da
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Dr. Watson Ducatel to the Board of Osteopathic Medicine
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Watson Ducatel to the Board of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Watson Ducatel Dr. Ducatel is the Owner and Physician of Healthy Bodies Medical Center. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the American College of Osteopathic Internists and is a current member of
Read MoreSenate Democrats Respond to Governor’s Signing of SB 1028
Tallahassee — The Senate Democratic Caucus on Tuesday released the following statement following Governor DeSantis’ signing of SB 1028, charter school legislation which includes the unwarranted ban on transgender girls participating in female sports: “By folding the transgender ban into the charter school legislation, Republicans in Tallahassee re
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis Elevates Civil Discourse and Intellectual Freedom in Higher Education
Governor DeSantis Elevates Civil Discourse and Intellectual Freedom in Higher Education Legislative Proposal Takes a Stand Against Academic Discrimination and Indoctrination SARASOTA, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced legislation for the 2023 Session to further elevate civil discourse and intellectual freedom in higher education, f
Read MoreSenate Democrats’ Statement on Florida’s Budget Signing
Tallahassee — The Senate Democratic Caucus on Wednesday released the following statement on the governor’s signing of Florida’s record $101.5 billion budget: “Thanks to President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress passing the “American Rescue Plan,” the Governor can tout a state budget that helps Florida recover from the pandemic, allocating bil
Read MoreSenator Ileana Garcia Appointed to Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking Board of Directors
MIAMI, Fla. — In recognition of her unwavering commitment to supporting victims of domestic violence, Senate President Wilton Simpson (R – Trilby) appointed Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami) to the Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking’s Board of Directors. “Survivors of domestic violence, and the heroes who work in domestic violence shelters,
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces Framework for Freedom Budget
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his Framework for Freedom Budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2023–2024. The Framework for Freedom Budget totals $114.8 billion, with total reserves exceeding $15 billion. The Framework for Freedom Budget builds on Florida’s successes as the state continues to outpace the nation in building a r
Read MoreStatement on Governor Cuomo’s Resignation Following Sexual Harassment Investigation from Florida Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book, Sexual Assault Survivor & Advocate:
“Despite initial resistance, I am pleased that Andrew Cuomo has done the right thing and resigned from his position as Governor of New York. The brave women who came forward with their experiences, despite smear campaigns and pressure to stay silent, have paved the way for others to be heard and believed. I am also […] The post Statement on Governo
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces First Awards Through Broadband Opportunity Program
More Than $144 Million Awarded to 58 Projects Across 41 Florida Counties MILTON, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the first set of awards through the Broadband Opportunity Grant Program to expand access to broadband internet for Florida’s underserved communities. More than $144 million was awarded for 58 projects in 41 Florida counties
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