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Staff ReportsDecember 17, 2018

Lt. Governor-elect Jeanette Nuñez on Monday formally announced Alex Garcia as her Chief of Staff. The news was first reported by Florida Politics. “He is an experienced, reliable and diligent leader with a unique set of skills working at both local and national levels,” Nuñez said in a statement. “I am confident that under his […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 14, 2018

Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis will continue his swing of victory “thank you” tour stops on Saturday. DeSantis, who advisers describe as buried in policy details and laying the groundwork for his nascent administration, is nonetheless taking advantage of the remaining pre-Inauguration weekends to visit markets around Florida. The former Congressman’s first stop is in U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz‘s […]

Ryan NicolDecember 12, 2018

Part of the transition team for Governor-elect Ron DeSantis met Wednesday to discuss ways to lower health care costs. The Transition Advisory Committee on Health and Wellness gathered at the Turnbull Conference Center at Florida State University Wednesday afternoon. That committee is chaired by Lieutenant Governor-elect Jeanette Nuñez and co-chaired by Alan Levine, the former Secretary of Florida’s […]

Staff ReportsDecember 10, 2018

Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis’ Transition Team announced this week’s meeting schedule for his Transition Advisory Committees. A public conference call number will be made available on DeSantisTransition.com before the meetings for members of the public and news media who would like to listen in. Otherwise, meeting locations will be provided on the site soon: — The […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 7, 2018

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A former top health care regulator and Lt. Gov.-elect Jeanette Nuñez will chair Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis’ Transition Advisory Committee on Health and Wellness. Chairs Alan Levine, former Secretary of the state Agency for Healthcare Administration, and Nuñez will be joined by more than 50 other health care professionals, regulators, and former officeholders to help develop and […]

Ryan NicolDecember 6, 2018

Governor-elect Ron DeSantis has announced a series of upcoming rallies to serve as a “Thank You Tour” to his supporters throughout the campaign. DeSantis and Lieutenant Governor-elect Jeanette Nuñez will appear at the rallies, which are set to begin Saturday. “This historic win would not have been possible without the support of thousands of volunteers who […]

Jim RosicaDecember 6, 2018

State Board Of Education Chair Marva Johnson and University Of Florida Board of Trustees member Mori Hosseini have agreed to co-chair Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis‘ Transition Advisory Committee on Education and Workforce Development, the transition team announced Thursday. The committee “is comprised of a diverse group of education experts, including traditional K-12 public school system leaders, […]

Christine Jordan SextonDecember 6, 2018

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The incoming administration of Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis may tinker with one of Gov. Rick Scott’s signature acts, pushed in response to Hurricane Irma. Lt. Gov.-elect Jeanette Nuñez told The News Service of Florida that a law requiring long-term care providers to have generators and a 72-hour supply of fuel on-site may need to be re-examined, […]

Jim RosicaNovember 29, 2018

For Ron DeSantis, the future’s only getting “brighter.” The Governor-elect and his running mate, Lt. Gov.-elect Jeanette Nuñez, on Thursday released the theme of their 2019 Inauguration: a “Bold Vision for a Brighter Future.” “This election was about the future of our state, how we can build on our success, and address the challenges that lie ahead,” […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 30, 2018

With a week left in his campaign for Governor, Republican Ron DeSantis formally rolled out his “Women for DeSantis” coalition Tuesday in Jacksonville. DeSantis was joined by his wife, former Jacksonville broadcast journalist Casey DeSantis, his running mate Rep. Jeanette Núñez, and Núñez’s legislative colleague, Rep. Cyndi Stevenson. Additionally, a few dozen supporters were on hand at the event, held in […]

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Ron DeSantis transition panels to meet

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Ron DeSantis to launch statewide ‘Thank You Tour’

Marva Johnson, Mori Hosseini join Ron DeSantis transition

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Ron DeSantis reveals his inaugural theme

Ron DeSantis rolls out ‘Women for DeSantis’ coalition