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Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Making Nov. 7 Victims of Communism Day
This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill establishing November 7 as “Victims of Communism Day” to honor the hundreds of millions of people who have suffered under communist regimes across the world.
The governor...
Jeanette Nuñez Highlights Efforts Against Human Trafficking in Central Florida
This week, Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez hosted a roundtable discussion aimed at combating human trafficking and highlighting strong community partnerships in the Polk County area.
The roundtable brought together experts from the Department of...
Jeanette Nuñez: Florida Residents Should Get More Active, Hike and Walk in State Parks
This week, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez was joined by state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Sec. Shawn Hamilton to encourage Floridians to prioritize heart health by becoming more...
Ron DeSantis: Biden’s Border Policies Putting Children at Risk
On Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez and state Attorney General Ashley Moody met with Cuban Americans who as children were brought to Miami as part of Operation Pedro Pan and faith...
Florida Police Chiefs Association Backs Ron DeSantis for a Second Term
This week, the Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA) announced their endorsement of Gov. Ron DeSantis for reelection.
The third-largest state police chiefs association in the country, the Florida Police Chiefs Association represents over 900 law...
Ron DeSantis Wants Biden Administration to Reverse Decision on Monoclonal Antibody Treatments
Gov. Ron DeSantis called on the Biden administration to reverse its decision to revoke emergency use authorization (EUA) for Regeneron and Eli Lilly monoclonal antibody treatments.
“This abrupt and unilateral action by the Biden administration...
Wilton Simpson: We Can Keep Florida a Beacon of Hope, Opportunity and Freedom
Following recognition of his family, dignitaries and special guests, on Tuesday, as the Florida Legislature opened its regular session, state Senate President Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, offered the following remarks, as prepared for delivery:
It’s great...
Jeanette Nuñez Showcases DeSantis Administration’s 2021 Efforts
This week, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez highlighted the DeSantis administration’s record in 2021, focusing on aspects of government under her leadership across public health, space, cyber, human trafficking, and various other areas.
“Our administration continues...
Overview of Florida Lt. Governor Jeanette Núñez
Florida Lieutenant Governor: Jeanette Núñez
Background: Prior to being elected as Ron DeSantis' Lt. Governor, Miami native Jeanette Núñez served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives represented parts of Miami-Dade County and Broward...
Ron DeSantis, Florida’s Senators Oppose Taking FARC Off Lists of Foreign Terrorists
Last week, Republican officials from Florida called upon the Biden administration to keep the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) on the U.S. State Department’s list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO).
Reports emerged that FARC...
Ron DeSantis Proposes Five-Month Gas Tax Holiday
With the Legislature getting ready to kick off the new year with its regular session, this week, Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed a five-month gas tax holiday.
The governor insisted his proposal would lead to “more...
Ron DeSantis Calls for $25 Million to Preserve Miami’s Freedom Tower
This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will call on the Legislature to send $25 million to Miami-Dade College “to preserve, refurbish and enhance the Freedom Tower.”
DeSantis said he will include the funds in...
