Ron DeSantis

“We thank Governor DeSantis for his strong commitment to advancing Everglades restoration, said Everglades Foundation CEO Eric Eikenberg. “Through his actions, Governor DeSantis has shown he understands Florida’s economy runs on water. One of his first acts in office was a pledge to secure $2.5 billion for the environment during his first term in office. He not only met that goal, but he exceeded it.”

Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted the signing of the Freedom First Budget and more than $1.2 billion for Everglades restoration and the protection of Florida’s water resources. Through the Freedom First Budget, Florida has now surpassed Governor DeSantis’ four-year goal with a total investment of more than $3.3 billion in Everglades restoration and the protection of water resources since 2019.

“Thank you, Governor DeSantis for standing firm in your commitment to protect Florida’s waterways by vetoing Senate Bill 2508—the bad water policy that would have reversed years of Everglades restoration and water quality progress, elimination of Lake Okeechobee discharges, and equitable distribution of water use, all in favor of Big Sugar,” said Captains for Clean Water Executive Director Captain Daniel Andrews. “Our organization and others worked hard to weaken 2508 and this veto is the final nail in the coffin.”

"How can you force people to take a vaccine in order to stop transmission, when that vaccine is not effective in stopping transmission?" - Gov. Ron DeSantis

Frank Vernoia speaks at the Let Them Compete press conference.

"Let them compete!" - Gov. Ron DeSantis

"There was a family from Kansas, they went to six different doctors to plead for a medical exemption for their son that had Down syndrome, who wanted the exemption from the vax and wanted to be able to compete. They were told to just get the first dose, and if he experiences any side effects, then the medical exemption will then be offered... he did do that and under pressure had a seizure and was rushed to the hospital after his first dose. And so then he was granted the exemption after having to go through that, which was so unnecessary." - Gov. Ron DeSantis

"...Thank God, you know, God did not give me her without a voice. So, I'm a voice and I was hoping to be a voice for these athletes. It's all about the athletes." - Elaine Valle

"I don't support giving taxpayer dollars to professional sports stadiums, period." - Gov. Ron DeSantis

"Who has been held accountable for the debacle in Afghanistan?" - Gov. Ron DeSantis

Commissioner Diaz speaks at Freedom First Budget bill signing press conference.

Speaker Sprowls speaks at Freedom First Budget bill signing press conference.

Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Freedom First budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 which prioritizes the freedoms of Floridians to live, work and have successful businesses in the state.

President Simpson speaks at Freedom First Budget bill signing press conference.

Senator Passaidomo speaks at Freedom First Budget bill signing press conference.

This Budget is the Best Budget for Conservation and Water Quality in Florida History

Florida Did Not Allow Riots

Gov. DeSantis Comments on Southern Border

"A lot of higher education in our country over the last many decades has not been worth the bills that parents have paid." - Gov. Ron DeSantis

"I would be in favor of putting these colleges on the hook for this debt." - Gov. Ron DeSantis

"We have 3 million more people than New York state and their budget is over twice as large as the state of Florida." - Gov. Ron DeSantis

Florida is the Education State.

"This state has never been in a better fiscal position than we are right now." - Gov. Ron DeSantis

"This budget represents the largest tax relief in state history." - Gov. Ron DeSantis