Florida GOP Leaders Reluctantly Announce Special Session Time Amid Tensions with DeSantis

Florida GOP Leaders Reluctantly Announce Special Session Time Amid Tensions with DeSantis

Liv Caputo
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January 24, 2025
Weeks after Gov. Ron DeSantis sparked a political power struggle with Republican lawmakers, the Legislature on Friday showed signs of falling in line with his call for a special session by announcing its start time. But it won't happen willingly. In a memo issued Friday, Republicans Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Danny Perez […]
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DeSantis Says He's 'A Dog That's Got You on the Ankle', Won't Give Up on Special Session

DeSantis Says He's 'A Dog That's Got You on the Ankle', Won't Give Up on Special Session

Liv Caputo
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January 21, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—Gov. Ron DeSantis is so committed to convening the Legislature next week to combat illegal immigration that he considers himself a "dog" latched onto Lawmakers' ankles, insisting that he will not "let go" until the issue is handled. DeSantis made the remarks during a press conference in Tallahassee on Tuesday, responding to a reporter's question […]
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