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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.
Florida lawmakers' plan would take away much of DeSantis' authority over immigration
Among other things, legislative leaders want to remove the governor’s ability to declare state of emergencies over immigration.
Florida Republicans end DeSantis special session before calling their own
Lawmakers in Tallahassee on Monday abruptly ended a special session called by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to address illegal immigration and other issues.
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,
Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes $115.6 billion budget amid immigration bill conflicts
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is rolling out his next budget proposal, aiming to reduce spending next year amidst ongoing conflicts with lawmakers over an immigration bill.
DeSantis Goes to Battle With Florida Republicans in Trying to Get Closer to Trump
DeSantis has never been comfortable with the backslapping and favor-trading side of politics, which some of his most influential supporters say may rub some lawmakers the wrong wa
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.
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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 ...
DeSantis’ $115B budget: Fiscal responsibility or missed opportunities?
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis came out with his proposed budget, saying it focuses on fiscal responsibility. But the ...
3 explanations for Gov. DeSantis' beef with the Florida Legislature
The relationship between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican leaders of the Florida Legislature has devolved into open hostility ...
No pay raise for rank-and-file state workers in DeSantis proposed budget for 2025-26
Governor Ron DeSantis's proposed $115.6 billion budget signals a shift for state workers, eliminates 741 jobs, no ...
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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 ...
DeSantis seeks $29.7 billion for Florida K-12 education budget
Among his proposals, DeSantis calls for an additional $246 million toward teacher pay, as part of a yearslong effort to improve starting salaries above $47,500. District also can use a portion of the ...
DeSantis' $115.6 billion Florida state budget launched at tense time in Tallahassee
Republican lawmakers and the term-limited executive are locked in a bitter standoff over President Trump’s immigration ...
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Florida Gaming Control Commission Highlights Gov. DeSantis’ Budget Investments To Combat Illegal Gaming
The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) today announced its support for Governor Ron DeSantis’ Focus on Fiscal ...