DeSantis suggests he will back challengers to GOP lawmakers who spurned him on immigration
Ron DeSantis, in his latest jab at GOP lawmakers who defected from his anti-illegal immigration agenda to side with legislative leaders, suggested he would support opponents to incumbents in the next primary election.
‘Veto pen is ready.’ DeSantis says he’ll reject lawmakers’ competing immigration bill
DeSantis said that the Legislature’s bill “fails to honor our promises to voters, fails to meet the moment, and would actually weaken state immigration enforcement.”
Florida lawmakers reject special session on immigration called by DeSantis
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House and Senate openly rebuked Gov. Ron DeSantis’ call for a special session on immigration Monday by defiantly rejecting his slate of bills, then adjourning and immediately regrouping to consider alternative legislation approved by their leaders.
DeSantis signals he will veto immigration bill passed by Florida GOP lawmakers
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Wednesday he plans to veto a Republican-sponsored immigration bill that was passed by the Florida Legislature this week, marking the latest salvo in his feud
Florida lawmakers defy DeSantis with early exit from special session he demanded
Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez, a Republican, immediately gaveled out of the special session declared by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), decrying it as a “stunt,” leading lawmakers to gavel into their own.
Polk Republican leader supports DeSantis, expresses disappointment with legislative leaders
John Velebir, chair of Polk County's Republican Party, said he is "very" concerned about the rift between Gov. DeSantis and ...
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‘Just not telling the truth’: Ben Albritton, Daniel Perez blast Ron DeSantis for ‘blatant lies’ about TRUMP Act
Unlike others, the Legislature is not interested in misleading or attacking Floridians, especially Florida law enforcement. ' ...
Florida lawmakers approve immigration bill in rebuke to DeSantis, setting up potential veto fight
Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has strongly criticized the bill as "weak," is likely to veto it and could call lawmakers back for ...
As GOP rift widens, Gov. Ron DeSantis pledges money to elect ‘strong conservative’ successor
As a rift widens within the Florida GOP, Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will raise funds to help elect a “strong conservative” to ...
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Ben Albritton, Daniel Perez lay out stiffer penalties for undocumented criminals as part of TRUMP Act revision
A new memo from Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez outlines changes that will be brought on the ...
What to watch for as DeSantis, GOP leaders clash over immigration
The Florida Legislature still must send the bill to him before he acts. Here’s what to watch for in the coming days.
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.
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Daniel Perez: Gov. DeSantis wants ‘mini-version of ICE,’ not to work with Donald Trump
House Speaker Daniel Perez cast an immigration enforcement proposal by Gov. Ron DeSantis as a big government scheme. Perez ...
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Senate Republicans Open to Keep In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants
TALLAHASSEE—Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator President Ben Albritton, and House Speaker Danny Perez are in the middle ...