DeSantis faces rare showdown with GOP legislative leaders over immigration special session
After calling a special session, set to begin Monday, DeSantis could get a stern rebuke from his GOP colleagues.
Florida Legislature Convenes For Special Session Called By Governor DeSantis
The Florida Legislature will convene a special session Monday at the behest of Governor Ron DeSantis, despite objections from legislative leaders. Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez announced the session in a joint memo on Friday but offered no details on how lawmakers would address the Governor's agenda.
DeSantis calls special session to implement Trump’s immigration policies
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling state lawmakers into a special session to help carry out President-elect Donald Trump’s promises for a swift crackdown on immigration.
The Legislature strikes back: DeSantis immigration special session called 'irresponsible'
DeSantis called for the special session to begin Jan. 27; the 2025 regular legislative session starts in Tallahassee on March 4.
Gov. Ron DeSantis in a rare standoff with Florida lawmakers over special session
For the last six years, Gov. Ron DeSantis has been used to getting his way with the state Legislature, at times slashing the priorities of Republican leaders and calling them back to Tallahassee to pass bills that boost his political profile.
DeSantis warns about ‘hazardous’ fallout if lawmakers bail on special session
Resisting a special session regarding immigration reform, DeSantis said, would “be very, very hazardous politically, I think, for these members to do.”
GOP lawmakers "flying blind" ahead of DeSantis' immigration special session
Days before they're due to meet in Tallahassee, some Florida GOP lawmakers remain unsold on Gov. Ron DeSantis' immigration-focused special session, which they describe as hastily called and poorly planned.
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DeSantis in Unusual Standoff With Republican Lawmakers Over His Call for a Special Session To Boost Trump’s Deportation Plans
Mr. DeSantis is trying to show his support for President Trump’s priorities on issues ranging from what to call the Gulf of ...
Gov. Bill Lee outlines new immigration proposals for special session: What to know
Lee's office on Wednesday released details of a new legislative proposal that will be considered in next week's special ...
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Gov. Bill Lee calls special session to tackle vouchers, disaster relief and immigration
The special session would allow lawmakers to focus on the topics in a more dedicated way. The special session would begin Jan ...
Gov. Lee calls his 7th Special Session as governor to discuss school vouchers, Helene relief
Gov. Lee is expecting lawmakers to address his largest legislative priority, school vouchers, alongside relief for counties ...
California Democrat worries Trump-related special session may backfire on immigration
California lawmakers on Wednesday will begin debate on proposals that will prepare the state for more legal battles and ...
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Lawmakers to consider making it harder for ‘dreamers’ to attend Florida universities in special session
Sen. Fine has another bill in the regular session he plans to file for the special session. That would prevent universities with acceptance rates below 85%, such as Florida State University and the ...
Democratic state leaders host town hall meeting on upcoming legislative special session
Republican Gov. Bill Lee called the session for his universal school voucher proposal, aid for Helene relief and immigration policies supporting President Trump.
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Florida GOP leaders: DeSantis’s special session ‘premature’
Florida Republican leaders in the state Legislature pushed back on Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) call for a special session to ...
Battling LA’s wildfires, priorities shift for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s once Trump-focused special session
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has expanded the focus of a special session he called to pass legislation safeguarding the state ...