Tallahassee — Today, State Senator Annette Taddeo (D-Miami) released the following statement after the Hunger Free Campus Program (SB 1916) garnered unanimous support in the Agriculture Committee: “Working with the Florida PIRG Students on this good bill has been so rewarding. Listening to these college students and their passion to make sure their peers have […]

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Tallahassee — In response to the rejection of Leader Book’s amendment to SB 146: The Fetal and Infant Mortality Reduction ACT, which would alter the bill to include exceptions to their abortion ban in cases of rape, incest, and human trafficking, Senator Annette Taddeo issued the following statement:  “As the so called “freest state in […]

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until April 18, 2023, to act on this bill.
 
CS/SB 106 – Florida Shared-Use Nonmotorized Trail Network
 
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces four judicial appointments: one to the Fifth District Court of Appeal, one to the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court, one to the Duval County Court, and one to the Sarasota County Court.   Jordan Pratt, of Jacksonville, to serve as Judge on the Fifth District Court of Appeal […]

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More Than $22 Million Awarded to Eight Projects Across Eight Florida Counties TALLAHASSEE, Fla.  — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a second round of awards through the Broadband Opportunity Program to expand broadband Internet access in Florida’s underserved communities. More than $22 million was awarded for eight projects across eight Florida counties for broadband Internet expansion […]

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More than 530 People from 48 States and U.S. Territories Relocate to Florida to Become Law Enforcement Officers TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has awarded more than 1,750 bonuses to newly employed law enforcement recruits through the Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program. To date, 530 law enforcement recruits from 48 states and […]

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OCALA, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $4 million to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to add a new interchange at I-75 and Northwest 49th Street in Marion County. These funds will create new opportunities for the Ocala area by building infrastructure needed to support a […]

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida continues to reach new milestones in law enforcement recruitment, issuing more than 1,750 bonuses through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program. This program is designed to encourage Floridians to join the profession and attract out-of-state recruits or experienced officers to relocate to Florida. To date, 530 […]

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Tallahassee — “Being a mother is one of the great honors of my life,” said Senator Janet Cruz (D—Tampa).  “But, I know what it’s like to struggle as a young, working mom and I know that not everyone is ready for it. That is why I firmly believe that everyone should have the freedom and right […]

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JUPITER, Fla. — Last Friday, the Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida honored First Lady Casey DeSantis at their annual Night for Nature fundraiser for her lifetime conservation efforts to raise awareness for the protection of Florida’s natural resources as well as her accomplishments in supporting Floridians across the state through her initiatives such as Hope Florida – A Pathway […]

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