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Ron DeSantis

American politician, attorney, and former naval officer serving as the 46th governor of Florida since 2019. Tracking 26 claims with 3 score-eligible sourced ...

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Tracked claims: 26
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American politician, attorney, and former naval officer serving as the 46th governor of Florida since 2019.

Recent claims

Gov. Ron DeSantis CONFIRMS property taxes must be abolished in Florida this November because Floridians will not be SLAVES to the government. Needs 60% of the vote, then major relief is here!
Jun 24, 2026
Florida is on the verge of voting to approve Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposal to ELIMINATE property taxes for most primary homeowners.
Jun 23, 2026
Today in Brooksville, I awarded $3 million for workforce education through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to Pasco-Hernando State College. This award will fund the launch of a new airframe and powerplant aviation maintenance program, the expansion of pilot training opportunities, and the consolidation of drone maintenance instruction at the Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport.
Jun 10, 2026
A top health care official in Gov. Ron DeSantis's administration promised that rural health care grant applications would be made available in January or February, after the federal government notifies the state 'by Dec. 31' on its request for $200 million in Rural Health Transformation Program funds.
Nov 20, 2025
Special elections will be held to fill the vacant state Senate seat (District 14) with a primary on January 13, 2026, and a general election on March 24, 2026.
Oct 24, 2025
Ron DeSantis will approve House Bill 615, allowing landlords to deliver notices to tenants electronically, and it will take effect on July 1, 2025.
Apr 19, 2025
On February 3, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis introduced a proposed state budget for Fiscal Year 2026 totaling $115.6 billion in all funds, which was subsequently enacted in June 2025.
Feb 3, 2025
Ron DeSantis's "Focus on Florida's Future" Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 will provide $1.5 billion in additional tax relief for Florida families.
Jun 12, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis pledged '$3.5 billion for water restoration projects over the next four years'.
Jan 11, 2023
DeSantis announced a proposal to permanently ban COVID-19 mandates in Florida, including mask requirements, vaccine and mask requirements in schools, COVID-19 passports, and employers hiring or firing based on COVID-19 vaccines.
Jan 1, 2023