'No difference between him and any 7th grader': Top Republican unimpressed with DeSantis

'No difference between him and any 7th grader': Top Republican unimpressed with DeSantis

The Florida House and Senate have made no progress toward a budget deal during the past three weeks, House Speaker Daniel Perez acknowledged Tuesday, saying budget negotiations have to “start all over again.” The House voted Tuesday to further extend the already-extended session, from June 6 to June 30. Although, since the Senate did not meet, the House-desired extension is not solid. Perez, during a half-hour floor session Tuesday, emphasized…

Speaker Perez is not impressed with Gov. DeSantis, Senate President Albritton

House Speaker Daniel Perez addresses representatives as regular session goes into overtime on May 13, 2025. (Photo by Jay Waagmeester/Florida Phoenix)The Florida House and Senate have made no progress toward a budget deal during the past three weeks, House Speaker Daniel Perez acknowledged Tuesday, saying budget negotiations have to “start all over again.” The House voted Tuesday to further extend the already-extended session, from June 6 to Jun…

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As Florida Republicans battle each other and the clock to pass a state budget before it's too late, hurling bitter insults for the better part of a month, House Speaker Danny Perez on Tuesday