On Wednesday, February 1, Governor Ron DeSantis released the proposed Fiscal 2023-2024 Framework for Freedom Budget, which solidifies his commitment to support the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) mission to protect Florida’s natural resources.[0] The budget includes high-priority conservation items such as eradication and control of pythons and other nonnative species, enhanced protections […]

On January 31, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida announced his intention to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs, including critical race theory, from the state’s colleges and universities.[0] This move has been met with widespread criticism, especially from the African American community, who feel that this decision is yet another example of DeSantis’ lack

On Wednesday, Feb. 1, Governor Ron DeSantis released the proposed Fiscal 2023-2024 Framework for Freedom Budget, a $114.8 billion budget that includes realignment of priorities across state agencies, tax relief of $2 billion for Florida families, and high-priority conservation items to protect Florida’s natural resources.[0] The budget includes a “Freedom Summer” tax holiday, estimated to

On Wednesday, February 20th, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis released the proposed Fiscal 2023-2024 Framework for Freedom Budget, which solidifies his commitment to protecting Florida’s natural resources.[0] The budget includes high-priority conservation items such as eradication and control of nonnative fish and wildlife species, enhanced protections for manatees and sea turtles, and support for law enforcement.[0]