# Election integrity
As Florida Announces $14 Million Investment, Governor Ron DeSantis Proclaims “We Take Election Integrity Seriously”
On June 5, Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis took to Twitter to demonstrate just how seriously election integrity is being taken in the sunshine state. The governor was keen to tout the $14 million recently invested in measures to promote election integrity, including measures introduced as part of his newly created Office of Election Crimes and Security - referred to by some as the governor's private election police force.
Governor DeSantis Appoints “Ally of Freedom” Cord Byrd as Secretary of State, To Ensure Election Integrity in Florida
On May 13 Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis announced fellow Republican Cord Byrd as the new Secretary of State for Florida. Byrd is a long-time ally of the governor and has been supportive in getting SB524 - the Election Integrity Act - signed into law.
From elections to policing, FoCo officials answer citizens' questions at town hall
Five elected Forsyth County officials answer questions at the Community Conversations event on May 12(Image by Justine Lookenott) (Forsyth County, GA) Five elected Forsyth County officials sat down to answer questions from their constituents on May 12 at the West Forsyth High School Auditorium.
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Gov. DeSantis Signs Election Integrity Bill Into Law – No More ‘Zuckerbucks’ for Florida's Election Supervisors
Are the measures being introduced fair to all voters?. Gov. DeSantis signs SB524Twitter of Gov. Ron DeSantis. On April 25 Governor Ron DeSantis signed another new bill into law as he approved S524 - the Election Integrity act. The bill was approved by the state senate in the March legislative season after politicians voted along partisan lines and approved the bill by 23 votes to 15.
Military vets fight a new war: Political misinformation
Participants at recent Veterans Organizing Institute retreat in Atlanta, Ga.Atlanta Civic Circle. After 20 years in the military organizing troops, Gloria Hamilton is now using her military training to get more involved in causes in her community – including the upcoming election.