TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Elizabeth Loh as Chair, John Scherer, and Elliot Stern to the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County. Elizabeth Loh Loh, of Saint Petersburg, was previously an Associate at Latham & Watkins, LLP. She is a member of the Saint Petersburg Civilian Police Review […
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Brian Aungst Jr., Kristen Gnage, Michael Mikurak, James Millican, and Melissa Rutland to the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County. Brian Aungst Jr. Aungst is an Attorney and Shareholder at Macfarlane Ferguson and McMullen, P.A. Active in his community, he serves on
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Michael White to the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Board of Trustees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michael White to the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Board of Trustees. Michael White White, of Tallahassee, is the Co-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer of Indelible Solutions. He was previously a Professional Account Specialist at the Florid
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Florida Rehabilitation Council
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Lois Darlene Laibl-Crowe, Matthew Motko, Christopher Romero, Denis Roy, and Matonya “Matti” Wieczorek to the Florida Rehabilitation Council. Lois Darlene Laibl-Crowe Laibl-Crowe is a Consumer Success Specialist at EmployU. She is the Vice President of the Florida Chapte
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Robyn Barineau, Deborah Bell, Gary Pyott, and Dawn Warren to the Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers. Robyn Barineau Barineau is the former Bureau Chief of Education and Testing at the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Previously, she
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Thirty Capital Designated ‘Charlotte’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For’ 2023 by NABR
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Thirty Capital, a Charlotte-based financial advisory and investment firm serving commercial real estate, was named among ‘Charlotte’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For’ for the second consecutive year by the National Association of Business Resources (NABR), a certified member of the Women’s Busi
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Legal protections come at a cost for LGBTQIA+ home shoppers
Homes in areas with laws in place to protect LGBTQIA+ buyers from housing discrimination often come at a premium, forcing buyers to choose between affordability and protections. Typical home values in areas with explicit legal protections for the LGBTQIA+ community are about 46% more expensive than areas with no protections. Currently, fewer than h
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces Early Payoff of $400 Million of State Debt
Early payoff saves taxpayers nearly $34 million. Florida has paid down $5 billion in state debt since Governor DeSantis took office. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the early paydown of $400 million of the state’s debt through the Debt Reduction Program, which was championed by the Governor through the Framework for Fre
Read MoreLieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Highlights Increased Funding to Combat Alzheimer’s Disease in Florida
OCALA, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and Department of Elder Affairs Secretary Michelle Branham were joined by local leaders, advocates, and caregivers in Marion County to celebrate recent budget funding to support Florida’s advancements in service and care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. During th
Read MoreMEMORANDUM: Executive Order 23-140 (Special Election – House District 35)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 23-140 (Special Election – House District 35), ordering a special election for Florida House District 35. Last month, Representative Fred Hawkins resigned from his position, creating a vacancy in the State Legislature. By issuing an order for a special election in the distric
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