Ken Lawson Staying on at DBPR

Gov. Rick Scott is keeping Ken Lawson as secretary of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

I am proud to announce the reappointment of Ken Lawson as secretary of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Scott said on Tuesday. Ken has worked every day to streamline the permitting process and reduce burdensome regulations. Under his leadership at DBPR, we have cut professional license wait times from 41 days to an average of two days. Ken has played an integral role in creating a business climate conducive to growth and expansion."

It is an honor to have the opportunity to continue my work with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Lawson said. Our department is committed to creating an environment for all businesses to succeed.

Lawson started at his post in March 2011 after serving as an assistant U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Florida and as an assistant secretary of enforcement for the U.S. Department of the Treasury.