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Gov. Ron DeSantis Proposed State Budget Includes Over $500 Million to Crackdown on Undocumented Immigrants
The governor's spending proposal comes after GOP lawmakers recently rejected his plan to allocate $350 million for transporting migrants out of Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis rolls out $115 billion budget plan to support immigration enforcement
As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature continue their feud over immigration, the governor proposed a $115.6 billion budget for next fiscal year, along with a recommendation to add $505 million to the current budget for state and local law enforcement agencies to help federal officials deport unauthorized immigrants.
Florida lawmakers' plan would take away much of DeSantis' authority over immigration
Among other things, legislative leaders want to remove the governor’s ability to declare state of emergencies over immigration.
Amid dispute with Florida GOP, DeSantis says 'we'll land the plane' on immigration
Ron DeSantis on Monday adopted a more conciliatory tone as he laid out his proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. DeSantis has been locked in a fierce battle with House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami,
DeSantis proposes $115.6B 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. However, that icy relationship might be thawing.
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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Majority of Florida Republicans oppose DeSantis bid to weaken citizen-initiative process, says poll
Three months after he successfully organized enough opposition to stop proposed constitutional amendments to legalize adult ...
DeSantis’ $115B budget: Fiscal responsibility or missed opportunities?
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis came out with his proposed budget, saying it focuses on fiscal responsibility. But the ...
DeSantis seeks $29.7 billion for Florida K-12 education budget
Among his proposals, DeSantis calls for an additional $246 million toward teacher pay, as part of a yearslong effort to improve starting salaries above $47,500. District also can use a portion of the ...
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Florida GOP lawmakers defy Gov. DeSantis, unveil own immigration plan
Lawmakers are considering stripping DeSantis of his immigration enforcement powers, which the governor used to fly migrants ...
Florida Republicans end DeSantis special session before calling their own
Lawmakers in Tallahassee on Monday abruptly ended a special session called by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to address illegal ...
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Florida Gov. DeSantis promises to veto TRUMP Act
The act would name Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture, the state’s chief immigration officer, who would oversee ...
Florida Legislature passes sweeping immigration bill bashed by DeSantis
"Just like all the immigration bills we passed, it isn't a silver bullet, but we're moving the ball forward, and we have to ...
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Gov. DeSantis says Florida should triple homestead exemptions, floats putting issue on ballot
Florida does not have a statewide property tax, but counties and municipalities do. And while areas in the state have enjoyed ...