Ramon Alexander The Florida House Democrats have chosen Representative Ramon Alexander (D-Tallahassee) as their next leader. He will lead the Caucus in the 2023 and 2024 legislative sessions. He is replacing Ben Diamond (D-St. Petersburg) who will be running in 2022 to replace Democratic Congressman Charlie Crist. Loranne Ausley Senator Loranne Ausley (D-Tallahassee) has been Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
Governor DeSantis Appointments Cory Dowd Cory Dowd is the new deputy legislative affairs director. Dowd previously served as policy adviser to Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Núñez. Taryn Fenske Joining Governor DeSantis’ staff as communication director was Taryn Fenske. Fenske previously served as the communications director for the Florida Department of Education. She replaces Fred Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
Joe Brown Former Secretary of the Florida Senate Joe Brown died April 16th in Tallahassee. In 1974, Brown became the 40th Secretary of the Florida Senate. He served for 22 years, retiring in 1996. Brown was 88. Michael Collins Astronaut Michael Collins died of cancer at the age of 90 on April 28th. Collins Read more about In Memoriam[…]
Audubon Florida Board of Directors Named chair of the Audubon Florida Board of Directors was Heidi McCree, Tampa, an attorney. Lauren Book The Florida Senate Democrats have chosen Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) as their Democratic Leader, succeeding Senator Gary Farmer (D-Fort Lauderdale). Just days before this year’s legislative session concluded, Senator Farmer resigned his seat Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
Commission on Election Integrity The Commission on Election Integrity of the Republican State Leadership Committee named three to the Commission. Appointed were: Laurel Lee, Florida Secretary of State; Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Republican from Naples and chair of the Senate Rules Committee; and Representative Paul Renner, Republican from Palm Coast and chair of the House Rules Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]