TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, in a ceremony held inside the Florida Cabinet Meeting Room, Blaise Ingoglia was officially sworn in by Governor Ron DeSantis as Florida’s next Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal. Top grassroots organizations and statewide leaders applauded his appointment. Here’s what they are saying:

NRA-Institute for Legislative Action: “The NRA congratulates State Senator Blaise Ingoglia on his appointment by Governor Ron DeSantis to serve as Florida’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Senator Ingoglia’s unwavering defense of the Second Amendment and steadfast commitment to protecting the constitutional rights of Floridians make him an outstanding choice for this important position. A longtime champion of the right to keep and bear arms, Senator Ingoglia has consistently led the fight for pro-gun legislation and stood firm against efforts to undermine the rights of law-abiding gun owners during his tenure in the Florida Legislature. Most recently, he successfully passed legislation to safeguard Second Amendment rights during a state of emergency. The NRA looks forward to his continued leadership and is confident that he will bring the same dedication and integrity to the role of CFO as he has throughout his legislative service. We applaud his appointment and remain grateful for his ongoing support of the Second Amendment in Florida.”

Americans for Prosperity Florida State Director, Skylar Zander: “Governor Ron DeSantis has made a strong choice in appointing Senator Blaise Ingoglia as Florida’s next Chief Financial Officer. Throughout his time in the Legislature, Senator Ingoglia has proven to be a principled leader and a reliable advocate for economic freedom, limited government, and fiscal responsibility. From expanding occupational mobility and reforming housing permitting to helping stop rising insurance costs, Senator Ingoglia has consistently advanced policies that remove barriers and create more opportunities for Floridians.  We are confident he will bring that same results-driven mindset to the CFO’s office, and we look forward to working together to continue building a more prosperous Florida.”

Bill Herrle, National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Florida Executive Director: “We are pleased to see state Senator Ingoglia selected as Florida’s next CFO. Senator Ingoglia is a dedicated advocate of Florida’s small business community and most recently led the effort to fully eliminate the business rent tax, a top priority for small employers. During his time in the Florida legislature, Senator Ingoglia led the fight to oppose the Department of Revenue’s power grab that would have unfairly penalized small businesses during tax audits, proving his commitment to standing up against government overreach. We are confident Senator Ingoglia will continue to prioritize reducing regulations on small businesses in his new role. We look forward to continuing to work with him.”