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Florida lawmakers meet in Tallahassee for special session
State lawmakers are meeting Monday in Tallahassee for a special session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this month.
Florida lawmakers gird for special session on immigration as DeSantis doubles down
A political standoff is brewing in Tallahassee as Gov. Ron DeSantis calls lawmakers back for a special session Monday to fast-track his immigration crackdown.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, GOP-controlled Legislature could be headed for special session collision
The Republican-led Legislature could, for the first time, find itself on a special-session collision course with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis has called lawmakers into a weeklong special session beginning Monday to address a number of high-profile and complicated issues,
DeSantis faces GOP resistance to special legislative session on immigration that starts today
A special legislative session called by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to take up a series of proposals to help implement President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has faced pushback from top Republican state lawmakers.
Florida lawmakers rebuke DeSantis, but will support Trump on immigration
TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s legislative leaders issued a stunning rebuke to Gov. Ron DeSantis, rejecting his call for a special legislative session while holding their own to support President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda.
DeSantis calls special legislative session in Florida to support Trump immigration agenda
A special legislative session is kicking off in Florida where Gov. Ron DeSantis wants lawmakers to take up several proposals that would help support the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede has more.
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.
Florida Republicans are in DC for Trump inauguration. Who is attending?
Florida’s GOP leadership will roll deep in Washington D.C. on Monday. State lawmakers will be participating in ...
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 ...
Nikki Fried reelected chair of Florida Democratic Party amid its lowest point in years
Fried has been re-elected as chair of the Florida Democratic Party, and promises to engage independent voters ahead of ...
From Tallahassee to DC: Ashley Moody sworn in as Florida's newest US senator
Moody, 49, becomes the second woman to represent Florida in the U.S. Senate, after Paula Hawkins, a Republican who served one ...
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Lawmakers to consider making it harder for ‘dreamers’ to attend Florida universities in special session
Sen. Fine has another bill in the regular session he plans to file for the special session. That would prevent universities with acceptance rates below 85%, such as Florida State University and the ...
Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo braces for special session amid GOP tensions
At Capital Tiger Bay, Pizzo urges Democrats to focus on vital issues, takes aim at GOP infighting and calls out political ...