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DeSantis 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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Tampa Bay TimesTampa Bay Times

Bill to bar golf courses, hotels from Florida state parks gains momentum

The bill now has bipartisan support in both chambers of the Legislature.

·Tampa, United States
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Fox NewsFox News

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

·New York, United States
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Orlando SentinelOrlando Sentinel

Florida governor, legislative leaders offer different visions for spring session

Florida governor, legislative leaders offer different visions for spring session

·Orlando, United States
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Florida PoliticsFlorida Politics

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…

·Florida, United States
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DeSantis and Trump priorities hold sway as Florida lawmakers begin legislative session

Florida lawmakers have officially kicked off their 2025 legislative session. But the political aspirations of two of the state’s best known residents — Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and President Donald

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FL Gov. DeSantis wants property tax reform, and an end to business rent tax

"Florida remains the only state in America to tax business rent – and while we have reduced the rate of the tax it is time to eliminate it," DeSantis said.

·Washington, United States
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