Florida Senate passes Joe Gruters’ immigration bill over Ron DeSantis’ objections
Ultimately, Republicans shut down multiple amendments trying to take the tuition-related provisions out of the bill. Republican Sens. Jennifer Bradley, of Fleming Island, and Alexis Calatayud, of Miami, did vote with Democrats for an amendment on tuition filed by Jones.
DeSantis Says He Will Veto Immigration Bill in Clash With Lawmakers
The veto pledge capped a dramatic few days in which Republican legislators publicly criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis and portrayed themselves as truer allies of President Trump.
Defying DeSantis: Florida lawmakers quickly move immigration bill through special session
Even as DeSantis called the new bill "weaker," legislative Republicans pushed their legislation through the committee process Monday.
‘Not good at this.’ Why lawmakers say they want to strip DeSantis’ immigration powers
Sen. Jason Pizzo, D-Miami, noted Tuesday that DeSantis didn’t hold accountable a state road contractor after one of its employees, a Honduran immigrant in the country illegally, killed Pinellas Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Hartwick at a construction site.
DeSantis says he'll veto 'window dressing' immigration bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will veto an immigration bill passed by lawmakers that he says doesn't go far enough and will actually hamstring state and local law enforcement officers on immigration enforcement duties.
DeSantis Vows to Veto Florida Legislature's Immigration Bill As Clash With Local GOP Leaders Escalates
Despite its seemingly hardline stance, DeSantis dismissed the bill as insufficient, accusing legislators of moving to the left on immigration
DeSantis repeats threat to veto 'weak, destructive' state immigration crackdown bill
Flanked by Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, Gov. Ron DeSantis said the bill would deter local law enforcement from deporting undocumented immigrants.
After Rebuke From Legislative Leaders, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Pledges to Veto Immigration Bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis promised Wednesday to veto a sweeping immigration bill, in the latest escalation of a statehouse showdown between the governor and the state's Republican legislative leadership,
DeSantis signals veto of immigration bill passed by Florida GOP lawmakers: 'Fails to meet the moment'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday he plans to veto a so-called watered-down immigration bill passed by state Republican lawmakers.
DeSantis to Veto Florida Immigration Bill, Calling It Too Weak
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said he’ll veto an immigration bill passed by the Republican-led legislature, dismissing it as too “weak” and accusing lawmakers of watering down efforts to crack down on illegal immigration.
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.
3 explanations for DeSantis' beef with the Legislature
The relationship between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican leaders of the Florida Legislature has devolved into open hostility. In social media posts and public pronouncements this week, DeSantis has ...
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Joe Gruters files then withdraws medical marijuana home grow legislation, will remove hemp rules the first bill floated
SB 334, filed by Sen. Joe Gruters of Sarasota, would give patients the right to grow two pot plants at home for personal ...
Florida State Sen. Gruters discusses Trump's inauguration, DeSantis appointing Moody to fill Rubio's Senate seat
State Senator Joe Gruters joins Jim DeFede from D.C., where he will attend President-elect Trump's inauguration.
After criticism from Republicans, DeSantis revives E-Verify immigration enforcement
Earlier this week, top Republicans noted that his Department of Commerce had issued eight enforcement letters to companies ...
DeSantis: Florida's TRUMP Act toothless
Florida lawmakers passed an immigration bill that was panned by Gov. Ron DeSantis and gaveled out of their special session on ...
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DeSantis Appointment of Nuñez to be President of FIU Appears "Imminent"
DeSantis Appointment of Nuñez to be President of FIU Appears "Imminent" It appears that Gov. Ron DeSantis will appoint Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez as the nex ...