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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis rolls out $115 billion budget plan to support immigration enforcement
As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature continue their feud over immigration, the governor proposed a $115.6 billion budget for next fiscal year, along with a recommendation to add $505 million to the current budget for state and local law enforcement agencies to help federal officials deport unauthorized immigrants.
Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes record funding for Florida K-12 education
Governor Ron DeSantis released his proposed education budget this week, and despite asking for a historic $29.7 billion for K-12 education, advocates say it’s not enough. DeSantis has asked for a record $1.5 billion for teacher pay, an increase of about $246 million. He’s also asked for about $1.7 billion for early childhood education.
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.
Governor Ron DeSantis says he will veto immigration bill
Governor Ron DeSantis said ‘yes’ Wednesday morning, when he was asked if he would veto the immigration bill Florida lawmakers passed Tuesday night.
DeSantis proposes a budget of $115.6 billion for Florida's 2025-26 fiscal year
The proposal is an initial step as lawmakers prepare to negotiate a final budget during the legislative session. It includes pay increases for first responders and tax cuts, and a firearms sales tax holiday.
Ron DeSantis, Florida legislature square off over who holds true MAGA immigration position
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is locked in a rare power struggle with the GOP-led state legislature over how best to carry out President Trump’s immigration agenda — with lawmakers forging ahead with a crackdown bill that the governor has decried as “swampy politics.
Gov. DeSantis unveils budget proposal with immigration enforcement, gun sales tax holiday
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled his vision for a $115.6 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 during a news conference Monday in Tallahassee. "Our budget is called 'a focus on fiscal responsibility,
DeSantis battles Florida GOP in trying to get closer to Trump
In a sign DeSantis was not proving a threat to Trump, the Republican Party of Florida voted in September 2023 not to require ...
Pending the 'full rundown': Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses accusations against Lee sheriff
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday said he has not been given the "full rundown" on the accusations against Lee County Sheriff ...
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Jason Weida is leaving post atop Florida's Medicaid agency to be DeSantis' chief of staff
After two years as secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration, Weida has been picked to succeed James Uthmeier, ...
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Trump is building his administration on a foundation laid by Ron DeSantis
It is certain, in any case, that ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have.” – James Baldwin ...
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What the heck is going on in Florida? GOP-run Legislature wimps out, DeSantis vows to veto ‘garbage’ immigration bill
But instead of complying with his request, Florida state House Speaker Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton called the governor’s demand a “stunt” and passed their own immigration ...
Gov. DeSantis names top state health care official Jason Weida as new chief of staff
Weida will succeed James Uthmeier, who is leaving the chief of staff position to become the state's attorney general.
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How Donald Trump’s dreams of a Florida casino could be dimmed by Ron DeSantis’ latest power play
A push by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to crack down on ballot initiatives could have unforeseen consequences for the business ...
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Governor Ron DeSantis announces the Focus on Fiscal Responsibility 2025-2026 budget
The proposed “Focus on Fiscal Responsibility” Budget totals $115.6 billion with $14.6 billion in reserves, providing a ...