TOKYO, Japan. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis met with Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi of Japan to discuss the growing business relationship between Japan and Florida. The Governor was joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis, Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd and Florida Secretary of Commerce Laura DiBella. Following the meeting, the Governor, Fir
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Meets with Leaders from JETRO
TOKYO, Japan — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis met with leaders from the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). The purpose of the meeting was to celebrate the strong relationship between Florida and JETRO and to discuss partnership opportunities. “It was a pleasure to meet with the leaders of JETRO, as they have been a great partner to […] The
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Celebrates Successful Meetings with KEIDANREN Business Executives in Japan
TOKYO, Japan – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis met with business executives from the Japanese business leaders from KEIDANREN (Japan Business Federation) for a celebratory lunch following successful meetings in Japan. The Governor is visiting with business executives and government leaders as part of an international trade mission, organized in conjun
Read MoreICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Interviewed by Japanese News Outlet Nikkei Asia
TOKYO, Japan — Governor Ron DeSantis was interviewed by Japanese news outlet Nikkei Asia while visiting Japan on an international trade mission. While in Japan, the Governor met with key business executives and government leaders to strengthen econom...
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Meet with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan
TOKYO, Japan. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis met with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan. The Governor and First Lady discussed business mutual interests and the trade relationship between Florida and Japan. This meeting built upon discussions the Governor had with leading officials from Japan and key Japanese busin
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Holds Roundtable with Japanese Business Leaders to Kick Off International Business Development Mission
TOKYO, Japan — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis, along with Florida Secretary of Commerce Laura DiBella, Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd, and Enterprise Florida Vice Board Chair Freddie Figgers, led a roundtable discussion with Japanese business leaders from KEIDANREN (Japan Business Federation). Additionally, the Governor and NTT Data, an infor
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis to Request a Major Disaster Declaration in Response to Southeast Florida Flooding
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he will request a Major Disaster Declaration for Broward County due to the catastrophic impacts of unprecedented flooding in Southeast Florida. If granted by the White House, a Major Disaster Declaration will provide a wide range of federal assistance programs for individuals and public infr
Read MoreSenator Taddeo Announces Her Opposition To ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
Tallahassee — Senator Annette Taddeo today commented on SB 1834 Parental Rights in Education Bill. This bill is just another example of the culture wars the GOP have been waging under the guise of parental freedom. SB 1834 would ban discussions surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity in our schools. Research has suggested that LGBTQ yout
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis Signs Bill to Ensure Justice in Capital Cases
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 […] The pos
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces International Trade Mission
The Governor and a delegation from Florida will visit four countries to discuss expanding economic opportunities TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he will lead an international trade mission, organized in conjunction with Enterprise Florida, to Japan, South Korea, Israel and the United Kingdom. The mission will bui
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