Sometimes we address something and the CONNECT system gives us another problem weve got to deal with, but people are working night and day, Dane Eagle, Executive Director of DEO told Spectrum News this week. Dane Eagle flies from DEO just ahead of lobbying ban extension, One million dollars will get you VIP tickets to Ron DeSantis inauguration festivities, Last Call for 12.5.22 A prime-time read of whats going down in Florida politics, House, Senate bills would execute child rapists with supermajority juries, After Special Session changes, Citizens Property Insurance preps for transition, No. Your email address will get bombarded with a lot of copy paste responses and some that don't accept from outside the agency. [14], Eagle's conduct was criticized by The News-Press, which said that Eagle "has disappointed his constituency and embarrassed himself" and questioning Eagle's claim to not have been drinking. A Florida House Republican on Tuesday filed a proposal that would bar instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity through eighth grade. Following the announcement, DeSantis thanked Eagle for his service. WPBF 25 News spoke with Dane Eagle, executive director of the DEO, on Wednesday. 14 on the list of Tampa Bays Most Powerful Politicians: Janet Long, Think tank: Expanding school choice costs billions more than House estimates. If I could not make that payment, I would have been in default with my mortgage,, It helped me a lot because I had gotten an extension on my electricity bill, but it had come due and I did not know how I was going to pay it,, Learn more and register to participate by visiting, The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity combines the states economic, workforce, and community development efforts, expediting economic development projects to fuel job creation in competitive communities and promote economic resiliency. Eagle resigned from the House to accept his appointment as head of DEO. Ron DeSantis to head the Department of Economic Opportunity. House Bill 1271, an act relating to state economic development entities, and its companion legislation, Senate Bill 1244, would modify the roles and responsibilities of the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors, CareerSource Florida staff and DEO to address requirements in the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Rep. Dane Eagle, R-Cape Coral, was selected by Gov. Learn More. The current federal benefits, passed in December 2020, are set to expire March 14, 2021. Our historically low unemployment rate of 2.7% is an entire point below the national rate of 3.7% and has remained below the national rate for 23 consecutive months. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA Dane Eagle, former Secretary of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, joins Ballard Partners, a bipartisan lobbying firm working to help clients navigate complex political and governmental matters. A recent independent audit, commissioned by DEO, found the agency would likely need upwards of $244 million over the next five years to fully replace the CONNECT system itself. Eagle, the outgoing House Republican Leader, lost the Republican primary for Floridas 19th Congressional District to Rep. Byron Donalds, a colleague in the House. DEO has stepped up its marketing and awareness campaigns addressing fraud. In a resignation letter to Gov. When I joined your administration in September 2020, that states unemployment rate was 8.7%, which was quickly rebounding from the 13.9% rate a few months earlier due to the global pandemic. I spoke again one one one with Dane Eagle, Executive Director of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. During his time in the legislature, he also served as the House Majority Leader, where he was responsible for leading the Republican Caucus. DEO, in turn, works directly with those homeowners to determine their eligibility for the program and provide assistance. The Department of Economic Opportunity's executive director, Dane Eagle . Again, thank you for this extraordinary opportunity, but most importantly, thank you for keeping Florida free., Jacob Ogles has covered politics in Florida since 2000 for regional outlets including SRQ Magazine in Sarasota, The News-Press in Fort Myers and The Daily Commercial in Leesburg. Florida homeowners who believe they may be eligible are encouraged to register. In a statement Thursday, Chao, who is married to Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell, said the violent attack on the Capitol has deeply troubled me in a way [], Rep. Dane Eagle will take over Floridas Department of Economic Opportunity, replacing Ken Lawson, who resigned Monday. Dane Eagle's personal email At this point in my life, however, my responsibility to my growing family is of the utmost importance.. DEO will administer its pilot program concurrently with the statewide Homeowner Assistance Fund program to ensure the Department is able to assist as many homeowners as possible. What the call center staff will do is forward that to the adjudicator to begin work on, but unfortunately that call center staff cant give an answer at the moment.. The speed tests, DEO said, are anonymous, take about a minute to run, and may be taken from any internet-connected device. [4], During his time in the state House, Eagle supported "campus carry" legislation (to allow the concealed carrying of guns on college campuses) and "open carry" legislation (to legalize the open carrying of guns in public spaces). Through the pilot program, DEO works with service providers in banking, property insurance, and utilities industries to identify customers who may be eligible to receive assistance. Weiss has now been waiting for her claim to be adjusted for the better part of four months. As the agency is still working to distribute previously-owed federal and state benefits, Eagle said theyre also working to stand by for the potential of more federal extended unemployment benefits. State Representative Dane Eagle of Cape Coral was appointed Wednesday by Gov. Publisher: Peter Schorsch @PeterSchorschFL. Bibliothque et Archives nationales du Qubec. Its tough right now, were behind, Danielle Priebe of Brevard County told Spectrum News last week. Dust off your resumes, Dane Eagle says it's time to hit the bricks. , UF places pause on West Palm Beach graduate campus development, DeSantis names new Reedy Creek board members as state grabs control of special district, Florida state senator's "Ultimate Cancel Act" bill draws laughs, scorn from across the country, DeSantis on Reedy Creek debt: "Disney is going to pay", Duke scales back proposed rate increases after natural gas prices fall. Every week when I go in to look at the payment history I claimed it says disqualified, Weiss said. Eagle took the reins after a tumultuous run by former DEO Executive Director Ken Lawson, who stepped down in September 2020 amid intense criticism that an unemployment system had been overwhelmed during the early months of the pandemic. Receive a detailed news briefing each morning and evening along with our Attractions Insider briefing on Fridays on our app, Florida Unemployment System Needs $244 Million Investment, DEO Official Says, DEO Fixing Final Unemployment Claim Issues, Director Says, Florida's Unemployment Troubles Persist Months Later Despite Fixes, Filing Failures: Florida Installs More Servers for Overloaded Jobs Website, A recent independent audit, commissioned by DEO, A U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General investigation, California Consumer Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information, California Consumer Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, DEO system needs $244 million investment, executive director says, DEO Executive Director Dane Eagle met with a Florida Senate panel after a 200-plus page audit was released, Eagle says part of the problem is also a lack of staff trained to deal with complex issues over the phone, State is also investigating unemployment fraud, but does not know how much the state has paid out. As far as call centers, yes, those are trained staffers and some of them are contracted staffers that can assist with some of the claim processing issues, Eagle said. I want them to have the quickest turnaround time as possible. The outbreak had caused the states unemployment rate to spike to 13.8% in April, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, up from 4.4% the month before. I am extremely grateful for the dedication and focus that you all have given to the people of Florida., In comments to media Monday, the Governor criticized the difficult system Lawson administered, crediting Satterwith getting it going.. Serving in your administration has been the honor of a lifetime, and I am deeply grateful for this opportunity. Duke Energys collaboration with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has been instrumental in connecting our customers to financial assistance through the Homeowner Assistance Fund pilot program, said Melissa Seixas, president of Duke Energy Florida. Dane Eagle, secretary of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, has announced he will resign on Dec. 30. With a second child on the way, Eagle says he stepped away from state government to focus on his family, but he believes he can still make an impact in the lives of Floridians in his new role with Ballard Partners. Notably, thats two days before the state extends a lobbying ban to six years for agency heads. This is another important step forward to continue helping Florida homeowners who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through no fault of their own,, Duke Energys collaboration with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has been instrumental in connecting our customers to financial assistance through the Homeowner Assistance Fund pilot program,, With the pandemic continuing to affect so many, we understand some folks are experiencing financial hardship,, We are looking forward to the opportunity to work with DEO to connect customers with critical relief in their time of need,, Florida homeowners who are eligible for the program include those who have experienced a financial hardship after, or that continued after, January 21, 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, meet the income qualifications, and are homeowners requesting assistance for their primary residences. our ContactOut Chrome extension. By Josh Rojas Florida. For more information, including valuable resources for employers and job seekers, please visit, Appeal Decision of Referee to the Commission, File an OnlineAppeal with the Commission, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Contact Your Local LIHEAP Provider for Help, Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, Contact Your Local Weatherization Office for Help, Contact Your Local CSBG Provider for Help, Community Development Block Grant Program, Accessing Comprehensive Plans and Plan Amendments, Local Workforce Development Area WIOA Plans, Workforce Program Materials and Information, Community Planning Development & Services. 7375 Powell Road Wildwood, Florida 34785 Dear Chairman Estep: The Department of Economic Opportunity ("Department") has reviewed the proposed comprehensive plan amendment for Sumter County (Amendment No. Mr. Eagle is a nice man, but woefully underqualified for this position both in skill set and education. Download it here. HAF applicants can call 833-987-8997 Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Eastern Time, to receive assistance over the phone. Renzo Downey covers state government for Florida Politics. Serving in your administration has been the honor of a lifetime, and I am deeply grateful for this opportunity, Eagle wrote in the resignation letter. "Leader Eagle is an experienced legislator, a family man, and the . But some say more needs to be done. DEO director talks glitches, system fixes, new CONNECT system. Gov. He is a Republican. We asked Eagle what he believes Florida did right in the past few years and what he thinks still needs to be done. DEO head Dane Eagle, at a news conference held on a sidewalk in front of a downtown Tallahassee deli, urged the jobless to rejoin the workforce. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (SPECTRUM NEWS) Now seven months on the job as executive director of the state agency overseeing Floridas problem-plagued unemployment system, Dane Eagle admits there remains much work to be done. DeSantis says virus vaccine not a sure bet, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, House, Senate bills would execute child rapists with supermajority juries, After Special Session changes, Citizens Property Insurance preps for transition, No. The Homeowner Assistance Fund is designed to mitigate financial hardships associated with the COVID-19 pandemic by preventing homeowners mortgage delinquencies, defaults, foreclosures, and displacements, as well as loss of utilities, home energy services, and insurance. I cant wait to get started., POLITICO Floridas Matt Dixon was first to specifically speculate that Eagle was in line for the position, tweeting Tuesday evening, If I were a betting man, Id put my money on @DaneEagle to replace Ken Lawson at @FLDEO. We had to do a lot of things to fix the system. We have no comment on Im following up though on any better guidance than just keep waiting. https://t.co/TQHuVZSHcS pic.twitter.com/tri9GnN1GC, Dane Eagle (@DaneEagle) December 6, 2022. DeSantis sidelined Lawson in April after COVID-19-related closures brought the economy to its knees and record-breaking joblessness buckled the states unemployment compensation system, CONNECT. NBC 6 asked Director Eagle why the agency decided to rebuild the . He can be reached at [emailprotected]. Publisher: Peter Schorsch @PeterSchorschFL. Businesses and families move to Florida because they know our state is the best place to grow. Eagle, a former House Republican Leader, sent a resignation letter to DeSantis today, calling his time as the head of DEO an "honor of a lifetime." Under your leadership at Florida DEO, you helped to strengthen our communities and nation-leading economy. Ron DeSantis. Email: [emailprotected] Governor Ron DeSantis will begin his second term without Secretary of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Dane Eagle after he announced his resignation on Monday. Eagle notably served at the time with Shane Strum, DeSantis Chief of Staff at the time of Eagles hiring as DEO Secretary. To date, DEO has provided more than $1 million in assistance to 137 Florida homeowners through the pilot program to mitigate financial hardships following the pandemic. It will additionally feel humid, with dew points finding their way into the mid-60s. Additionally, we have responded to multiple disasters, in luding Hurricane Ian which devastated my home community, and awarded over a billion dollars in long-term disaster recovery funds to homeowners and communities across Florida, Eagle said. The staff punted on this one. For more information, including valuable resources for employers and job seekers, please visitwww.FloridaJobs.org. [10], In April 2014, Eagle was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Tallahassee, Florida after speeding, reckless driving and running a red light. [11], In June 2014, the charge against Eagle was dropped to reckless driving;[13] he took a plea deal in which he pleaded no contest and agreed to six months' probation, 100 hours' community service, and alcohol testing. That congressional primary was going to produce a congressman and the next head of DEO. We wish you the best in your next endeavors.. Dane Eagle (born May 22, 1983) is an American politician from Florida. Growing strained and stressed, Floridians say the state is overdue in fixing these problems. 1963-7-10. mercredi 10 juillet 1963. <br><br>After two decades at the helm of one of the largest . We led the nation in fully obligating over half-a-billion dollars to assist homeowners and prevent foreclosures in record time, we awarded bonus payments to over two hundred thousand first responders and law enforcement officers, and we announced over a hundred million dollars for infrastructure and workforce development projects across the state, which will help create countless jobs to support our growing economy.. We know he is committed to serving the people here. If you have an unemployment issue email makeendsmeet@wkmg.com or text the words Make Ends Meet and your issue to 407-676-7428. Features above are available to LobbyTools subscribers. Florida has created jobs for 30 consecutive months and has seen over 1.5 million new business formations since January 2020, more than any other state in the nation.. According to police, Eagle had bloodshot eyes, was staggering and smelling of alcohol. We dont have a number of how much fraud has been potentially paid out, statistically speaking, Eagle said. You have selected a link to a website that is outside of the floridajobs.org domain. DeSantis Chief of Staff, Shane Strum, was also a Deputy Chief of Staff to Crist alongside Eagle until 2009. We have responded to multiple disasters, including Hurricane Ian which devastated my home community, and awarded over a billion dollars in long-term disaster recovery funds to homeowners and communities across Florida, Eagle wrote. Eagle claimed that the smell of alcohol coming from his vehicle was the result of having people who were drunk in his car earlier in the night. Thankfully the HAF program helped me with my payment, so I did not lose my house. All rights reserved. That year, Strum became Crists Chief of Staff and Eagle became finance director of the then-Governors Senate campaign. Some, however, have described even issues with the chat feature. [35], Florida House of Representatives (20122020), Tenure as majority whip and majority leader; Trump support. They're concerned about losing their home and possessions. It was last held by Dane Eagle (nonpartisan). Rep. Dane Eagle will replace the former head of the Department of Economic Opportunity, the Governors Office announced Wednesday. 22-0lESR) received on March 24, 2022. Then the HAF funds came in just in time. Former Florida Representative Dane Eagle (RESIGNED) (R). These economic headwinds also contributed to a growing crisis with the states reemployment assistance system operated by DEO, requiring an all-hands-on deck effort to secure funding to modernize the system and swiftly help hard-working Floridians get back on their feet, he continued. Labor economist: 'What we're seeing is continued positive growth,' with unemployment rate declining, job counts growing, labor force increasing Eagle credits much of that to DeSantis policies largely eschewing lockdowns, at least after the initial months of the pandemic. Earlier, Eagle served as deputy chief of staff to then-Gov. Eagle was born in Cape Coral, Florida,[1][2] on May 22, 1983. Joining DEO marked a return to the executive branch for Eagle. Putting freedom first and not giving in to the tides, Eagle told The Florida Standard. 400 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0800 850.410.3800 Attorney General (OAG) The Capitol, PL-01 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1050 850.414.3300 Auditor General 111 West Madison Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1450 850.412.2722 B Business & Professional Regulation, Department of (DBPR) 2601 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, Florida 32399 This is your chance to help out the community and give the tip that gets these people off the street. [29][4], In September 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Eagle to the post of executive director of the state Department of Economic Opportunity. Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. The DEO faced a number of problems over the last six months as millions of Floridians bogged down the state unemployment []. He is personable, enjoys broad bipartisan support, and I look forward to the many successes to come. You have these Nigerian princes looting some of these systems and so we didnt want that to happen in Florida, so we maintained integrity of it that ended up saving taxpayers a lot of money, said DeSantis. [15] Nevertheless, the News-Press went on to endorse Eagle for reelection later that year, stating, "We know he cares about his job. Hes putting an unqualified political hack in charge of a big agency experiencing a crisis of operations and morale. Former Executive Director Ken Lawson stepped down from his. In the spirit of moving forward and turning the page, I have resigned from DEO, Lawson wrote in an email to staff. (Copyright 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. https://t.co/jfS2iPoBOV pic.twitter.com/bniWg0566F, The backlog issue takes more experienced staff because CONNECT wont do it for them and we have to make sure our staff can go in and do so, Eagle said. Dane Eagle will take over embattled DEO as next Executive Director, Nikki Fried, GOP House members cautiously optimistic about federal steps on seasonal crops, 'Tempered expectations': Gov. Be alerted to legislation that matters to you, your clients or your members as they move through the state's fast-paced process. address is da****[emailprotected], Dane Eagle's business email Eagle, a former House Republican Leader, sent a resignation letter to DeSantis today, calling his time as the head of DEO an honor of a lifetime., This letter serves as notice of my resignation as Secretary of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity effective December 30, 2022, Eagle said in the letter. Montral,1941-1978. The other is manpower; theres not enough DEO employees with the skills needed to process complicated claims. Our Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. Florida homeowners who are eligible for the program include those who have experienced a financial hardship after, or that continued after, January 21, 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, meet the income qualifications, and are homeowners requesting assistance for their primary residences. The state of Florida is proud to announce the launch of the next phase of the Homeowner Assistance Fund program. This platform and all of its content are owned by Extensive Enterprises Media. Background: https://t.co/MlIhRkQik1 pic.twitter.com/hezgCvp70d, Were in a much better spot than we were in April, DeSantis said Tuesday when asked about the unemployment problems that still exist. Ron DeSantis tweeted to thank Eagle for his work as DEO secretary. Its clear fraud is becoming more problematic. Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Secretary Dane Eagle resigned as head of the state agency. Congress is currently negotiating a $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill that could bring $400 per week benefits. Over the course of the pandemic, the state spent roughly $39 million to update the system. What is Dane Eagle's role at Florida House of Representatives? [11][12] Eagle said the timing was coincidental. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Secretary Dane Eagle said roughly 25,000 Florida residents have received financial assistance from the Homeowner Assistance Fund. Im excited about it.. Eagle addressed the difficulty of the pandemic in todays letter, praising DeSantis leadership and policies which rejected lockdowns and helped keep Florida afloat. Thank you, Secretary @DaneEagle, for your outstanding service to Floridas businesses and workforce, he said on Twitter. Eagle told House members Monday that there are a series of criminal investigations underway, with involvement from local law enforcement, as well as agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Former Secretary of Economic Opportunity & House Majority Leader. Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts. Eagle also highlighted the multiple disasters that he oversaw, touting the work DeSantis and his team did to help Floridians recover. Thank you, Secretary @DaneEagle, for your outstanding service to Floridas businesses and workforce. Eagle said 1,800 DEO employees are working night and day to address the backlog, but admits the fixes can only come as fast as the size of his workforce and support he has with funding. If you have any questions, please contact me at (850) 245-7413 or via email at Keantha.Moore@deo.myflorida.com or Richard Evans, Policy & Guidance Supervisor, at (850) 245-7410 or via email at RichardK.Evans@deo.myflorida.com. The outgoing House Republican Leader lost a chance to represent CD 19 last month. Surfside's business district is just blocks away from the Champlain Tower collapse site. WHAT????? Eagle was elected in 2012 to serve House District 77 in the Florida House. 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