Amid budget debut, DeSantis says talks with Legislature underway on immigration compromise
Gov. Ron DeSantis released a budget plan Monday that includes more than $500 million to crack down on illegal immigration.
‘Great discussions’ between Gov. DeSantis, Legislature could lead to immigration compromise
A major bone of contention: the Governor wants to control the fight against illegal immigration. The TRUMP Act passed by the Legislature, which DeSantis said he would veto, instead gives authority to Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson. The brewing compromise represents a thawing of rhetorical ice in recent days.
Florida legislators on their contentious immigration bill and the feud with DeSantis
On The Florida Roundup, Sen. Joe Gruters and Rep. Maxwell Frost offer insight on the legislation passed during the special session and the conflict between Gov. Ron DeSantis and some GOP lawmakers.
Gov. DeSantis unveils budget proposal with immigration enforcement, gun sales tax holiday
In addition to wanting a permanent repeal of the business rent tax, Gov. DeSantis is proposing two new temporary sales tax holidays: a two-month period for boaters to save money on marine fuel and another one that he’s calling “Second Amendment Summer.”
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 turns down the volume in immigration battle with legislative leaders
Gov. Ron DeSantis attempted to salve the intense enmity that has grown in recent weeks between himself and Florida legislative Republicans over the issue of illegal immigration in public remarks he made on Monday morning.
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DeSantis takes a more conciliatory tone, says 'we'll land the plane' on immigration bill
A week after the Legislature snubbed his proposals, Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared to tamp down his dispute with GOP leaders, ...
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 ...
Where Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans Clash on Immigration
Florida lawmakers defied DeSantis and approved their own version of sweeping immigration reforms amid a GOP power struggle.
Florida immigration enforcement bill mentioned ‘deport’ zero times: Ron DeSantis
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) chided state lawmakers over a bill it passed with the intent to combat illegal immigration, ...
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Ron DeSantis says illegal aliens will be sent to Gitmo, and Florida can help
DeSantis was an officer and Navy lawyer at Gitmo in 2006, when prisoners committed to a mass hunger strike. Guards there ...
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DeSantis plans to veto Florida immigration bill passed by GOP Legislature
TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will veto a sweeping illegal immigration bill passed Tuesday night by the state’s Republican-controlled Legislature, a move guaranteed to stoke ...
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Stopping in Destin, DeSantis continues rhetorical war with Legislature over immigration
Ron DeSantis' proposals on immigration and ... “We need to deal with illegal immigration once and for all,” he told the more than 100 people gathered Friday at a hangar at Destin Executive ...
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Amid immigration standoff, DeSantis vows to unleash 'financial power' in GOP primaries
The governor plans to use his Florida Freedom Fund, which was key in defeating marijuana and abortion measures last year, to ...