Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo was recommended for reappointment by the Senate on Thursday by a vote of 27-12.

The Senate Ethics and Election committee and Health Policy committee recommended his confirmation before the floor vote. The Senate also approved 15 other agency heads.

“I am honored to continue serving as Florida’s Surgeon General. We are committed to advancing the mission of public health, and it wouldn’t be possible without the fantastic work of our dedicated team at @HealthyFla!” Ladapo responded following the news.

[This guy is terrific and we are lucky he stays on, in the face of some of the ugliest attacks in politics. ~ Beege]