Why Ron DeSantis Changed Tack on Immigration Bill
The Florida governor softened his stance on the state's GOP-led Legislature after spending days attacking the Republican lawmakers.
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.
Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes $115.6 billion budget amid immigration bill conflicts
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is rolling out his next budget proposal, aiming to reduce spending next year amidst ongoing conflicts with lawmakers over an immigration bill.
No pay raise for rank-and-file state workers in DeSantis proposed budget for 2025-26
Governor Ron DeSantis's proposed $115.6 billion budget signals a shift for state workers, eliminates 741 jobs, no across-the-board pay raises.
Gov. DeSantis proposes $115.6 billion budget
FOX 13’s Mariah Harrison breaks down what Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking for ahead of the upcoming legislative session, from sales tax holidays to higher pay for first responders.
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.
Florida Gov. DeSantis releases proposed state budget for 2025-26, includes more tax cuts
The highlights include new tax relief, such as a “Second Amendment Summer” tax holiday from Memorial Day to July 4, exempting ammo and firearms.
Gov. DeSantis rolls out $115 billion budget plan to support immigration enforcement
The proposal includes more than $500 million to help with federal deportation efforts and also a “Second Amendment” tax breaks on guns.
Stopping in Destin, DeSantis continues rhetorical war with Legislature over immigration
Gov. Ron DeSantis made a stop in Destin on Friday, continuing a days-long tour lambasting state lawmakers who spurned him on ...
DeSantis softens tone in immigration clash with lawmakers
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed budget would direct $505 million to the state Division of Emergency Management for immigration ...
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What the heck is going on in Florida? GOP-run Legislature wimps out, DeSantis vows to veto ‘garbage’ immigration bill
But instead of complying with his request, Florida state House Speaker Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton called the governor’s demand a “stunt” and passed their own immigration ...
Florida Gov. DeSantis pushes Legislature for open carry of guns amid immigration tension
Gov. DeSantis reaffirms his commitment to signing an open carry bill in Florida, positioning firearms as a key issue in the ...
Amid dispute with Republicans, DeSantis signals optimism an immigration deal can be had
After spending a week castigating a legislative plan addressing illegal immigration, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday adopted a more conciliatory tone as he laid out his proposed budget for the upcoming ...
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 ...
Florida lawmakers rebuke Gov. DeSantis, unveil new immigration plan
The House and Senate started and quickly ended a special legislative session that DeSantis called and then immediately opened ...
Facing fire from DeSantis, agriculture says it doesn’t rely on undocumented foreign workers
Immigrants — both documented and undocumented — play a large role in agriculture, but that represents a small portion of their overall employment in Florida.