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 Freedom Budget. […]

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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 the 2023 Legislative Session, Governor DeSantis proposed […]

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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 district, Governor […]

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 23-141 (Special Election – House District 118), ordering a special election for Florida House District 118.   Last month, Representative Juan Alfonso Fernandez-Barquin resigned from his position, creating a vacancy in the State Legislature. By issuing an order for a special election in the district, […]

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