Florida, Ron DeSantis

DeSantis says new panel to continue DOGE-like state job and spending cuts in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a new state panel that would imitate the federal effort by Elon Musk to cut federal spending.
Gov. Ron DeSantis establishes Florida DOGE to cut positions, audit universities
Former Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez is now interim president of Florida International University, and Jimmy Patronis, the current CFO, will resign effective March 31 to run for the Congressional District 1 seat vacated by former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Niceville.
DeSantis creates a Florida DOGE to audit universities, local governments
The governor plans to eliminate more than 700 state jobs and use AI to investigate and “eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy,” he said.
Gov. DeSantis announces Florida version of DOGE
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday a new state program, modeled after the federal government's Department of Government Efficiency, to eliminate "waste, fraud and abuse."
DeSantis creates Florida DOGE task force to cut state spending, target bureaucracy
"State DOGE task force" will be an effort to "continue to streamline and eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy," DeSantis said.
Gov. DeSantis rolls out DOGE Task Force, eyes workforce cuts and AI-aided audits
Time is of the essence, per the Executive Order (EO-25-44): ” The EO DOGE Team shall report any legislative recommendations to the Governor, the Chief Financial Officer, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives no later than September 30, 2025.”
DeSantis creates Florida DOGE task force
As Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency make waves in Washington, Governor Ron DeSantis said he will start a similar effort in Florida.
‘We were DOGE before DOGE was cool’: Gov. DeSantis addresses Florida’s transportation efficiency
“In Florida, we were DOGE before DOGE was cool,” DeSantis said. The governor discussed Florida’s low debt and major tax relief. In 2025, the spending has been significantly reduced from 2024, by billions. “We have one of the best transportation departments in the country,” he said.
Florida Gov. DeSantis to create DOGE task force; state universities will be audited
DeSantis also said all state universities will be audited for what he calls any unnecessary spending and classes that don't need to be taught.
DeSantis announces Florida ‘DOGE task force’
Florida is creating a "DOGE task force" to "streamline our government" and "eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy," Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday.
Gov. DeSantis announces Florida DOGE task force to streamline government
This new task force is designed to reduce inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and streamline operations across state agencies, education systems, and local governments.
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Governor DeSantis Announces Florida DOGE With Eye Towards Eliminating Hundreds of Public Sector Jobs
Florida’s governor says the statewide effort will mimic the federal project's use of artificial intelligence to uncover waste ...
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DeSantis accelerates I-75 expansion in Ocala by 10 to 15 years
OCALA, Fla. (CBS12) — Governor Ron DeSantis revealed a plan to expedite the expansion of I-75 in Ocala by ten to fifteen ...
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Playbook Tuesday: DeSantis, Donalds and DOGE
Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO Reporter and author of Florida Playbook, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the potential 2026 Governor's race shaping up between Congressman Byron Donalds and ...
DOGE's Elon Musk says federal employees must document their work or resign
Some federal agencies, including the State and Defense Departments, told their employees not to respond to an email asking ...
NASA under a microscope as DOGE makes on-site visits
Sweeping cuts across federal departments are impacting families in Central Florida as the Trump administration carries out ...
Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds makes run for Florida governor official
Donalds, who has been a close ally to President Donald Trump, would be the first Black governor of Florida and replace term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis.