Appointment · Effective

Ana Ortega appointed at Florida Public Service Commission

Record date Jan 2, 2026Last verified Jan 2, 2026

Gov. DeSantis appointed Ana Ortega, previously chief policy adviser to PSC Chair Mike La Rosa, to the Florida PSC for a term beginning January 2, 2026.

Person: Ana Ortega
Commission: Florida Public Service Commission

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Record date: January 2, 2026
Last verified: January 2, 2026

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