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Who is Wilton Simpson? The Florida Legislature against DeSantis's immigration bill
The Florida Legislature convened on Monday, as required by the state constitution, for Gov. DeSantis's special session to address immigration enforcement.
Ron DeSantis slams ‘grotesque’ immigration bill, questions Wilton Simpson’s influence
Gov. Ron DeSantis called an immigration bill passed in the Florida Legislature a “very grotesque piece of legislation.” He also insinuated Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson used his influence as a former Senate President to shape the bill.
Governor Ron DeSantis says he will veto immigration bill
Governor Ron DeSantis said ‘yes’ Wednesday morning, when he was asked if he would veto the immigration bill Florida lawmakers passed Tuesday night.
Where Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans Clash on Immigration
Florida lawmakers defied DeSantis and approved their own version of sweeping immigration reforms amid a GOP power struggle.
Gov. DeSantis blasts Florida lawmakers on illegal immigration bill during stop in Palm Beach County
Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Palm Beach County on Thursday morning where he scolded lawmakers on legislation passed this week on illegal immigration.
In Palm Beach County, DeSantis lambasts Florida Legislature over immigration standoff
Governor Ron DeSantis held a roundtable in West Palm Beach as part of a series of discussions with local law enforcement as he seeks to introduce his own contentious immigration laws in the face of opposition from the Legislature.
Inside DeSantis' immigration feud with Florida lawmakers
Gov. Ron DeSantis is in a standoff with Florida's legislative leaders that has devolved into a test of his power and influence over the state. At issue: a slate of immigration reforms that lawmakers named after President Trump and approved in place of DeSantis' own proposals.
DeSantis stops in West Palm Beach to talk immigration legislation
Governor Ron DeSantis called the immigration legislation passed by the Florida House and Senate this week "grotesque" and "weak."
The Ron DeSantis-Wilton Simpson feud, explained
As Gov. Ron DeSantis goes to war with Florida’s Legislature over dueling immigration bills, his frosty relationship with ...
Agriculture commissioner could become Florida's immigration czar. Who is Wilton Simpson?
The Florida Legislature is set to vote on a bill to make state Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson the new Chief ...
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‘Fox in the henhouse’: Gov. DeSantis turns on Wilton Simpson in immigration fight
The current commissioner,Wilton Simpson, has voted to give drivers licenses and in-state tuition to illegals.' ...
3 explanations for DeSantis' beef with the Legislature
The relationship between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican leaders of the Florida Legislature has devolved into open hostility. In social media posts and public pronouncements this week, DeSantis has ...
As GOP rift widens, DeSantis pledges money to elect ‘strong conservative’ successor
If you are not willing to come out now and oppose this swampy piece of legislation, you are not going to get elected governor ...
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With a new Republican boss in Florida, DeSantis is learning the price of burning bridges | Opinion
Power is fleeting in politics, as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is learning in his battle with Republican lawmakers after they bucked his order to convene for a special legislative session, and then ...
Amid GOP feud, DeSantis plans to spend money to elect ‘strong conservative’ successor
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DeSantis to take fight to GOP primaries
Upping the ante in an increasingly acrimonious feud with House and Senate Republican leaders over immigration issues, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday vowed to channel “huge sums" of money to candidates ...