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Policy, State & Local

DeSantis 2024 prospects prompt Fla. lawmakers to review law

December 2, 2022

Via: Washington's Top News

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may need some help from the state Legislature if he proceeds with a highly anticipated bid for the Republican presidential nomination. A “resign to run” law requires state officeholders to commit to leave their positions if […]


Industry, Workforce

Gov. DeSantis announces $6M Florida Job Growth Grant Fund for Sumter County

October 20, 2021

Via: Transportation Today News

On Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the state had awarded Sumter County a $6 million Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to complete a one and a half-mile road expansion serving a 300-acre industrial park. The road expansion will create […]


Health Care, Industry, Policy, State & Local

Florida in revolt as COVID cases spike, DeSantis rejects health measures

August 6, 2021

Via: ArsTechnica

The dire COVID-19 situation in Florida continues to worsen as local and federal leaders push back against Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and his efforts to thwart public health measures. DeSantis has banned businesses, local governments, and schools in Florida from […]


Cybersecurity

Florida governor orders statewide review of election cybersecurity

May 23, 2019

Via: StateScoop

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday ordered the state government and all 67 counties to review the security of their election systems, with a particular focus on cybersecurity. The order came eight days after DeSantis disclosed that hackers linked to […]


Federal, Policy

Florida governor proposes dismantling state technology agency

February 6, 2019

Via: StateScoop

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis used his first budget since being inaugurated to propose eliminating the Agency for State Technology and sign the role of managing IT operations to the Department of Management Services. If carried out, it would be the […]