DeSantis faces pushback by fellow Republicans on his call for an immigration session
Republican leaders in the state legislature say they support President Trump's pledge to combat illegal immigration but want to deal with it and other issues identified by DeSantis on their schedule,
Showdown looms over Monday special immigration session called by DeSantis
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants quick action to crackdown on illegal immigration, but legislative leaders — all fellow members of the GOP — have called the special session
DeSantis in a rare standoff with Florida lawmakers over special session
For the last six years, Gov. Ron DeSantis has been used to getting his way with the state Legislature, at times slashing the priorities of Republican leaders and calling them back to Tallahassee to pass bills that boost his political profile.
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Bill Cotterell: Intrigue surrounds Florida's special session
There are often enticing little subplots and sidebar stories when the Florida Legislature meets, and the special session Gov. Ron DeSantis called for beginning Monday has two intriguing side bets that you won’t find on the printed calendars of the House or Senate.
DeSantis warns Florida lawmakers not to defy him on immigration: ‘It would be very, very hazardous’
The governor wants legislators to act quickly, pinning the need for urgency to the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
Could there be a special session snub as Florida lawmakers head back to the Capitol?
The situation has sparked speculation about DeSantis’ influence waning in his final two years.
DeSantis faces rare showdown with GOP legislative leaders over immigration special session
After calling a special session, set to begin Monday, DeSantis could get a stern rebuke from his GOP colleagues.
DeSantis warns about ‘hazardous’ fallout if lawmakers bail on special session
Resisting a special session regarding immigration reform, DeSantis said, would “be very, very hazardous politically, I think, for these members to do.”
GOP lawmakers "flying blind" ahead of DeSantis' immigration special session
Days before they're due to meet in Tallahassee, some Florida GOP lawmakers remain unsold on Gov. Ron DeSantis' immigration-focused special session, which they describe as hastily called and poorly planned.
DeSantis proposals would derail Florida citizen initiatives. What will lawmakers do?
Voters' ability to advance future changes opposed or disregarded by state lawmakers could soon be eliminated — if Gov. Ron DeSantis gets his way.
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DeSantis launches pressure campaign to get lawmakers to quickly pass immigration laws
The Legislature’s resistance harkens back to a time in which lawmakers regularly pushed back against the governor.
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Gov. DeSantis: ‘Believe it or not, in the state of Florida, we’re mobilizing snowplows’
“Believe it or not, in the state of Florida, we’re mobilizing snowplows,” DeSantis said. Other vehicles will de-ice roads and ...
Winter Storm Enzo: Will Disney World, Universal Orlando and other attractions be affected?
According to USA Today, a rare southern storm smashed snowfall records from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Pensacola, Florida, ...
DeSantis agenda sparks Tallahassee power struggle with new GOP leaders
Calling a special session at this time is premature,” the GOP leaders said in a joint statement Monday evening.
Ron DeSantis' Inauguration Day Flag Order Attacked In Home State Newspaper
The decision to fly flags at full-staff during Trump's inauguration diverges from President Joe Biden's order that flags ...