Governor DeSantis Announces Florida D.O.G.E.

TAMPA, Florida – During a press conference in Tampa, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the launch of a state-level initiative inspired by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) implemented by President Trump and Elon Musk at the federal level.

“Florida was DOGE before DOGE was cool,” DeSantis posted on X. 

“Since I took office in 2019:

-Florida has eliminated dozens of unnecessary boards and lifted needless regulations.
-We’ve saved billions for Floridians year after year, including $3.8 billion in last year’s budget.
-Florida has paid down 41% of state debt and increased our rainy day funds by over $9.4 billion.”

This Florida DOGE Taskforce is aimed at identifying and eliminating government waste and inefficiency across the state. The task force is designed to operate for a one-year term, after which it will sunset upon completing its mission.

DeSantis emphasized that this effort will build on Florida’s existing fiscal responsibility measures. He noted that his administration has already identified over 70 state boards and commissions that could be targeted for review and potential elimination. The goal is to streamline operations, reduce unnecessary spending, and enhance government efficiency for Florida taxpayers.