Tag: transition

Peter SchorschJanuary 3, 2019
DeSantis-Transition-5-3.jpg

3min791
Mark Inch, former director of the federal Bureau of Prisons, has been named Secretary of the Department of Corrections, according to the transition team of Governor-elect Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov.-elect Jeanette Nuñez. The transition announced the move, first reported by Florida Politics, on Thursday. Inch, a retired U.S. Army major general, served briefly as federal […]

Ryan NicolJanuary 2, 2019
DeSantis-art2.jpg

4min699
Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that Simone Marstiller, a former appellate judge and veteran of the Jeb Bush administration, would lead the state’s Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Most recently, Marstiller worked at the Gunster law firm on issues including government affairs, ethics and elections. DeSantis released a statement on why he selected Marstiller to serve as DJJ Secretary. “Few […]

Staff ReportsDecember 21, 2018
DeSantis-Transition-5-1.jpg

1min321
Governor-elect Ron DeSantis‘ Transition Team on Friday announced the following week’s meeting schedule for his Transition Advisory Committees. — The Transition Advisory Committee on Public Safety will hold a conference call, 10 a.m. Thursday. — The Transition Advisory Committee on Education & Workforce Development will hold a conference call, 1 p.m. Friday. — The Transition Advisory […]

Peter SchorschDecember 19, 2018
DeSantis-Transition-5-3.jpg

5min653
Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis’ Inaugural Committee chief Justin Caporale announced another wave of staffers for the former congressman’s swearing in celebration. “The Inaugural Committee is pleased to announce additional members of our leadership team who hail from Florida and across the nation,” Caporale said. “These accomplished individuals are spearheading the planning and production of inclusive Inaugural […]

Staff ReportsDecember 15, 2018
HousePhotoOriginal6658-e1544818301243.jpg

6min812
Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis has recommended state Rep. Danny Burgess as the next head of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs. DeSantis’s transition team announced the executive director pick on Saturday. Florida Politics had first reported that Burgess was under consideration for the position. It will have to be approved by the Governor and Florida Cabinet. If OK’d, Burgess […]

Staff ReportsDecember 14, 2018
DeSantis-Transition-5-4.jpg

2min291
The week of Dec. 17 meeting schedule for Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis’ Transition Advisory Committees were announced Friday. All times are Eastern: — The Transition Advisory Committee on the Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture will hold a conference call Monday, 1 p.m. The call-in number will be provided at www.DeSantisTransition.com. — The Transition Advisory Committee on […]


#FlaPol

Florida Politics is a statewide, new media platform covering campaigns, elections, government, policy, and lobbying in Florida. This platform and all of its content are owned by Extensive Enterprises Media.

Publisher: Peter Schorsch @PeterSchorschFL

Contributors & reporters: Phil Ammann, Drew Dixon, Roseanne Dunkelberger, A.G. Gancarski, William March, Ryan Nicol, Jacob Ogles, Cole Pepper, Jesse Scheckner, Drew Wilson, and Mike Wright.

Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @PeterSchorschFL
Phone: (727) 642-3162
Address: 204 37th Avenue North #182
St. Petersburg, Florida 33704