DeSantis

A special session of Florida’s legislature begins today, as the state House and Senate try again to hammer out new congressional maps. Governor Ron DeSantis rejected bipartisan maps from lawmakers earlier this year, in a fight that’s largely focused on a north Florida district represented by a Black Democrat. DeSantis calls the district “illegal racial gerrymandering.” But University of Central Florida Political Science professor Aubrey Jewett explains that’s a controversial view.

Governor Ron DeSantis recently unveiled his $99.7 billion proposed state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1st 2022. In his budget message, DeSantis says his proposal “puts Floridians and their freedoms first, keeps taxes low, and addresses key priorities – all while maintaining record budget reserves.” Economic analyst Dr. Hank Fishkind explores whether the governor’s proposal lives up to its description.

Political commentators Chris Carmody and Dick Batchelor join the program to discuss Gov. Ron DeSantis's call for a state guard and other political headlines, from the pushback against vaccine mandates to redistricting.

More help is on the way for Florida’s treasured and troubled waterways, especially its springs.

There are mixed reactions from lawmakers after Gov. Ron DeSantis set dates for a special session. DeSantis wants the legislature to block vaccine mandates and bar public schools from requiring masks and imposing quarantines.

Florida House Democrats including Orlando Rep. Anna Eskamani are calling on Gov. Ron DeSantis to lift his ban on face mask mandates in K-12 schools.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other officials are pressing the White House to support efforts to preserve internet service to antigovernment protesters in Cuba.

A federal judge has blocked another new Florida law.

More than 100 new laws are set to go into effect today.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is castigating the Biden administration for what he called “a disaster and an emergency” at the nation’s border with Mexico.