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Ron DeSantis blames leaks of 'half-baked' plan to replace state parks with golf courses on 'left wing' groups

The governor shelved the plan on Wednesday after widespread uproar

Latin Times

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes to replace state parks with golf courses, pickleball courts and hotels

The plan was announced by the state Department of Environmental Protection, but it has been met with criticism by activists and lawmakers alike.

Latin Times

Floridians balk at DeSantis administration plan to build golf courses at state parks

Gov. Ron DeSantis has enjoyed rock solid support from the Republicans who dominate state politics

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A push is underway for voters to make Florida the next state to expand Medicaid

For a decade, Florida lawmakers have debated whether to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Advocates are trying to circumvent the legislature and take the issue directly to voters.

WEKU

Fla. bill to pay Trump legal fees doomed

Ron DeSantis vowed to veto the legislation, which Democrats dubbed the "victim-card bill"

Salon

Florida lawmakers OK budget, end session quietly and go home

After 60 tumultuous days fighting about abortion, immigration, LGBTQ+ issues, guns and teaching sexuality in schools, Florida lawmakers have unanimously passed a $117 billion state budget

The Independent UK

After clearing gallery, Florida Senate approves 6-week abortion ban

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — After an emotional debate including outbursts from spectators that prompted the president to clear the gallery, the Florida Senate voted 26-13 on Monday for a six-week ban on abortion.

Orlando Sentinel

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DeSantis signs permitless carry into law despite criticism from both sides of gun debate

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed into law a bill that lets people carry guns without a permit and without any training.

Miami Herald

Republican US Rep. Cory Mills calls defamation bills not worthy of ‘free state of Florida’

The GOP-backed bills to make it easier to sue the news media in Florida face opposition from conservatives, including Republican U.S. Rep. Cory Mills and the Koch-funded Americans for Prosperity, who call the measures unconstitutional.

Orlando Sentinel

‘There’s no bill to support’: Florida Senate president casts doubt on gun proposal passing

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In a signal that a top-priority bill of the National Rifle Association faces long odds this year, Senate President Kathleen Passidomo said Wednesday there is little support in the Senate for a House bill that would lower the minimum age to buy rifles and other long guns…

Miami Herald

Florida lawmakers exclude open carry from gun legislation

TAMPA, Fla. — Legislation that would allow Floridians to carry concealed weapons without a permit or training is ready to be taken up by the full House and Senate — without a change to allow people to openly carry guns in public.

Tribune News Service

DeSantis declares Florida ‘No. 1’ in State of State speech

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis fired off a campaign-style State of the State speech on Tuesday, recounting his accomplishments and ongoing war to stamp out “wokeness” with an eye toward running for the White House.

Orlando Sentinel

DeSantis’ sway over Florida Legislature unprecedented ahead of 2024 bid

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — When Florida lawmakers met for their annual legislative session last year, they championed bills that led to months of headlines for Gov. Ron DeSantis about sexual orientation, abortion, immigration, voting and the teaching of the nation’s racial history.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: No permit to carry a gun makes no sense

Freedom from fear should be every person’s birthright, President Franklin D. Roosevelt famously said. But that is not to be in Ron DeSantis’ Florida.

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Citing Parkland case, DeSantis suggests allowing death penalty in Florida without a unanimous jury

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis raised the idea this week of changing state law to allow juries to impose the death penalty without unanimous agreement, suggesting that perhaps only eight out of 12 jurors need to vote in favor.

Tribune News Service

Florida Republicans promise school vouchers for all but don’t reveal funding plan

Florida Republican lawmakers this year will consider offering every K-12 students thousands of dollars each year for their families to spend on education.

Orlando Sentinel

DeSantis backs more abortion restrictions, looser gun law

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis weighed in on abortion and guns Thursday, signaling he’s ready to sign legislation on those hot-button issues next year but offering no firm details.

WEKU

These could be some of the reasons DeSantis hasn't announced a presidential run (yet)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won't discuss a possible run for the GOP presidential nomination, but his fundraising and upcoming book release likely represent a stealth campaign.

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Florida lawmakers may work to ensure DeSantis can run for president without resigning

MIAMI — Just four years after Florida’s Legislature made sure politicians would have to resign before running for federal office, they seem poised to change the rules again.

Evening Standard

Elon Musk says he will back Trump rival Ron DeSantis in 2024 if he runs for president

DeSantis has emerged as the strongest potential rival to Trump since winning a second term as governor at the midterm elections two weeks ago

Salon

GOP plans to change law to help DeSantis

Legislature plans to change state law that would require DeSantis to resign if he seeks White House

Tribune News Service

DeSantis’ landslide catapults him into spotlight as GOP’s Trump alternative

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decisive victory and Republicans’ lackluster performance elsewhere in the country have become fodder for conservatives, who are increasingly casting doubt over former President Donald Trump’s influence over the party and wondering if DeSantis may have a more effective playbook.

Tribune News Service

Can Democrats flip the Florida Legislature in 2022? Realistically, no.

TAMPA, Fla. — Florida voters won’t have a say in more than a quarter of state legislative races after Friday’s qualifying deadline expired with no apparent opposition filed in 45 House and Senate seats where a Democrat or Republican failed to draw a challenger.

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