US EditionDeSantis and Trump priorities hold sway as Florida lawmakers begin legislative session
- Florida lawmakers began their 2025 legislative session, influenced by Governor Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump, as reported by Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez.
- Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted recent laws to combat illegal immigration and urged lawmakers to consider property tax elimination and changes to gun restrictions during his address to the Legislature.
- The legislature is preparing bills addressing constituents' concerns, including the impacts of hurricanes, rising housing costs, and immigration, while balancing DeSantis's and Trump's priorities.
- Concerns about government efficiency and influence from Washington were raised by Republican leaders Albritton and Perez during the session's opening remarks.
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Rep. Chamberlin Renews Legislative Push to Phase Out Property Taxes in Florida
Rep. Ryan Chamberlin reaffirmed his push to phase out property taxes in Florida on Wednesday, outlining a slate of legislative proposals aimed at curbing ad valorem taxation while laying the groundwork for a broader restructuring of state and local revenue systems. Speaking at the Florida State Capitol, Chamberlin detailed the provisions of House Joint Resolution 357, which seeks to amend the state constitution to establish a $100,000 exemption …
Gov. DeSantis speaks in Tampa with wife and Florida surgeon general
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to speak in Tampa with his wife and the Florida surgeon general on Wednesday afternoon. The governor will hold a news conference at Harpoon Harry's Crab House on South Franklin Street at 2:45 p.m. First Lady Casey DeSantis and Florida Department of Health Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo will join him. The governor's office did not say what DeSantis would be speaking about. WFLA News Channel 8 will …
DeSantis takes victory lap on Florida's 'momentous immigration legislation' enforcing Trump agenda
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis uses State of State address to tout sweeping bills passed during special legislative session to enforce President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown
Ben Albritton, Daniel Perez won't talk about 2026 Governor's race
Neither Senate President Ben Albritton nor House Speaker Daniel Perez is tipping his hand as to who he supports in next year’s Republican gubernatorial Primary. Albritton told a reporter Tuesday that it’s his “first day of Session” when asked about how he felt about the prospect of Gov. Ron DeSantis promoting First Lady Casey DeSantis as the next Governor. The Wauchula Republican invoked the name of previous Senate President Bill Galvano in just…
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