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Staff ReportsNovember 30, 2018

Tallahassee attorney Chris Kise and former state Transportation Secretary Mike Dew are joining Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis‘ transition team, according to a Friday news release. “I am very proud of the team we are continuing to build for the transition,” DeSantis said. “With the addition of these two talented individuals, coupled with the dedicated group of […]

Staff ReportsNovember 29, 2018

After a year and a half as Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation, Mike Dew is saying goodbye. His last day will be next Monday, he said in an email sent late Wednesday. “It has been the honor of a lifetime to be part of the group of talented, professional and innovative individuals who come together every day […]

Drew WilsonNovember 28, 2018

Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced nearly four dozen members of his Transition Advisory Committee on the Economy, with several business leaders and some former lawmakers making the list. Among the 45 members are former House Speaker Allan Bense, JAX Chamber president Daniel Davis, Tampa Bay Buccaneers COO Brian Ford, JAXPORT CEO Eric Green, Gulf […]

Drew WilsonNovember 27, 2018

Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis will be getting his economic policy advice from former House Speaker Will Weatherford and GrayRobinson lobbyist Chris Spencer as he makes the transition to the Governor’s mansion. “Your support for the incoming administration and your assistance on these important policy issues will help shape the future of Florida,” transition team head James […]

Scott PowersNovember 15, 2018

Orange County Mayor-elect Jerry Demings is expecting to start making announcements about his transition no earlier than next week, and, so far, he has been keeping his staffing choices close to his vest while his administration’s core values and agenda still are being openly debated. Demings won the Mayor’s job in the Aug. 28 election and […]

Scott PowersNovember 13, 2018

The most dramatic power change Orange County has seen in a generation in county government began Tuesday with jokes, gifts, and tributes to the three outgoing members of the Board of Commissioners and only a slightly uncomfortable air of wonder of what Mayor-elect Jerry Demings and his Democratic-controlled board will bring next month. In their […]

Jacob OglesNovember 11, 2018

Republican Ron DeSantis said he is moving forward with his transition into the Governor’s Mansion, even after Democratic opponent Andrew Gillum withdrew his concession from Tuesday’s election. “With the election behind us, it’s now time to come together as a state as we prepare to serve all Floridians,” DeSantis said in a video statement (below). […]

Danny McAuliffeOctober 30, 2018

While Republican Ron DeSantis and Democrat Andrew Gillum have fundamental differences in how state government should be shaped for the next four years, each will face the important task of ensuring it continues to operate. That’s why the nonpartisan research and policy group Florida TaxWatch is again publishing its “Governor’s Transition Decision Handbook,” a cheat-sheet aimed […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 2, 2018

Nikki Fried’s inaugural committee has announced the first of a slate of events leading up to her swearing in as Agriculture Commissioner. The inaugural ball, part of Fried’s “Growing a Stronger Florida” inaugural celebration, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7 at the University Center Club in Doak Campbell Stadium. The inaugural committee didn’t […]

Scott PowersDecember 5, 2016

Palm Beach neurosurgeon and former Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson is Donald Trump‘s pick to be secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Trump’s transition office announced the nomination Monday, bringing his once rival but early supporter into the cabinet discussion for his administration. “I am thrilled to nominate Dr. Ben Carson as our next Secretary […]

Tag: transition

Chris Kise, Mike Dew joining Ron DeSantis transition team

Mike Dew out as Secretary of Florida Department of Transportation

Ron DeSantis names four dozen economic advisory committee members

Will Weatherford, Chris Spencer to advise Ron DeSantis on economic policy

Jerry Demings keeping Orange County mayoral transition plans close to vest

Orange County Commission transition begins

Ron DeSantis calls election ‘clear and unambiguous’ ahead of recount

Looking ahead: Florida TaxWatch publishes guide for ‘whoever’ wins gubernatorial election

Nikki Fried inaugural committee announces Jan. 7 inaugural ball

Ben Carson nominated for Housing and Urban Development secretary