After ten years of service at The James Madison Institute (JMI), Sal Nuzzo is departing for a new opportunity. Nuzzo has accepted the role of Executive Director at Consumers Defense, a 501(c)(4) policy and advocacy non-profit organization. He will begin his new position on March 1st and will be based in Tallahassee while working across the United States.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) today commended Governor Ron DeSantis for signing the Focus on Florida’s Future Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25, which includes a significant Medicaid funding increase to help nursing centers continue advancing quality care through a strengthened workforce.
For the second consecutive year, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers participated in a joint operation organized and led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office of Law Enforcement. The operation aimed at protecting endangered sea turtles in and around the protected Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. In addition to the FWC, federal and state partners from NOAA’s Gear Monitoring Team and the U.S. Coast Guard joined the three-day operation. The goal was to enhance turtle excluder device (TED) inspections.
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and Automotive Dealer Training (ADT) have announced the opening of their annual Dealership Workforce Study. This study aims to provide insights into workforce trends within the automotive dealership sector.
Following severe weather that impacted North Florida on May 10, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order (EO) 24-94. Today, Governor DeSantis expanded the state of emergency to include additional counties through Executive Order 24-95. The order now encompasses a total of 15 counties: Baker, Columbia, Escambia, Gadsden, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Suwannee, Taylor, and Wakulla.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) hosted Florida’s first Commercial Fishing Industry Summit in St. Augustine on May 21 and 22. The summit aimed to gather industry representatives to help develop a vision for the commercial fishing sector for the next five to ten years.
First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a meeting with over 100 sheriffs, police chiefs, and other law enforcement officials to introduce new resources aimed at helping officers direct individuals to Hope Florida. This summer, law enforcement agencies will receive training on connecting those in need with a Hope Florida Navigator through the Hope Line.
Realtors in Florida are actively promoting housing opportunities and supporting individuals in achieving the American dream of homeownership. Homeownership has long been a cornerstone for many families, providing both emotional and social benefits while significantly contributing to household wealth. According to recent research from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average net worth of a homeowner in 2022 was $396,200, which is approximately 38 times greater than that of a renter at $10,410.
The Florida Chamber of Commerce has unveiled its 2024 "How They Voted" report, naming House Speaker Paul Renner as the Most Valuable Legislator. This recognition highlights Renner's leadership and efforts in passing pro-jobs, Chamber-backed legislative priorities.
Florida voting rights groups have issued a formal letter to Secretary of State Cord Byrd, urging the state not to use data from EagleAI or similar platforms for voter list maintenance. They argue that such action would likely violate both state and federal law and could improperly jeopardize the voting status of thousands of Floridians.