by John Lucas | Feb 26, 2019
Gov. Ron DeSantis says it’s important for his administration to take a “fresh look” at those serving on boards and commissions whose members are appointed by the governor. DeSantis rescinded 45 appointments made by former Gov. Rick Scott when he took office in early...
by John Lucas | Feb 25, 2019
Gov. Ron DeSantis was among those who attended the National Governors Association breakfast at the White House Monday morning and heard remarks from President Donald Trump on a variety of issues, including one that is on the agenda again for the Florida Legislature...
by John Lucas | Feb 22, 2019
When Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach on Oct. 10 it was the strongest storm to ever hit the Florida Panhandle. It tore a path of devastation through that part of the state that, nearly five months later, has left a financial hole in the state budget....
by John Lucas | Feb 21, 2019
Following the emphasis placed on jobs the past eight years under the administration of former Gov. Rick Scott, Florida’s business community is expressing optimism with the the promise from new Gov. Ron DeSantis that job creation will remain a focus of the state. “If...
by John Lucas | Feb 20, 2019
In what was a likely preview of the State of the State address he’ll give to the Florida Legislature in a couple of weeks, Gov. Ron DeSantis painted a positive picture about the future of the state in a speech he gave Wednesday to the Economics Club of Florida in...