Ron DeSantis, Florida legislature square off over who holds true MAGA immigration position
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is finding himself locked in a rare but bruising power struggle with the GOP-led state legislature over how best to carry out President Trump’s immigration agenda.
Ron DeSantis predicts Florida Supreme Court will block marijuana amendment from ballot
Of note, the makeup of the Florida Supreme Court has not changed since justices in April approved an “Adult Use of Marijuana” measure for the ballot. That measure saw about 56% support from voters but failed to reach the 60% threshold needed for the amendment to be enshrined in the Florida Constitution.
Amid dispute with Florida GOP, DeSantis says 'we'll land the plane' on immigration
Ron DeSantis on Monday adopted a more conciliatory tone as he laid out his proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. DeSantis has been locked in a fierce battle with House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami,
Florida Gov. DeSantis pushes Legislature for open carry of guns amid immigration tension
Gov. DeSantis reaffirms his commitment to signing an open carry bill in Florida, positioning firearms as a key issue in the ongoing political debate.
DeSantis battles Florida GOP in trying to get closer to Trump
The problem for DeSantis is his own state's Republicans think they know Trump better. DeSantis last week ordered lawmakers into a special legislative session to pass a raft of border-related proposals he floated,
What the heck is going on in Florida? GOP-run Legislature wimps out, DeSantis vows to veto ‘garbage’ immigration bill
The beef started last month when DeSantis called for a special session of the Legislature to pass a bill that would “increase penalties for illegals, enhance cooperation between local and state authorities with federal immigration authorities,
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Majority of Florida Republicans oppose DeSantis bid to weaken citizen-initiative process, says poll
Three months after he successfully organized enough opposition to stop proposed constitutional amendments to legalize adult ...
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Some relief ahead: Gov. Ron DeSantis announces insurance rate cuts for 2025
Governor Ron DeSantis was in Miami on Wednesday, announcing that home and auto insurance rates are set to drop in 2025.
With a new Republican boss in Florida, DeSantis is learning the price of burning bridges | Opinion
Power is fleeting in politics, as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is learning in his battle with Republican lawmakers after they ...
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Jason Weida tapped as Ron DeSantis’s next Chief of Staff
In a significant shake-up in Gov. Ron DeSantis’ inner circle, Jason Weida, the current head of Florida’s Agency for Health ...
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DeSantis proposes $115.6 billion Florida budget, featuring tax cuts on guns, increased immigration spending
Ron DeSantis late Sunday proposed a $115.6 billion budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that calls for increasing pay for ...
Google Maps to change Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America. When will it happen?
Google Maps said it would change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America once it is officially updated in the U.S.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis' education budget targets teacher pay, maintains low tuition
The budget proposes nearly $30 billion for K-12 education and a $222 per student funding increase for next school year ...