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 ...
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DeSantis softens tone in immigration clash with GOP lawmakers
The Florida Legislature rejected DeSantis’ proposal and instead passed a bill giving Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson ...
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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.' ...
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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What the heck is going on in Florida? GOP-run Legislature wimps out, DeSantis vows to veto ‘garbage’ immigration bill
But instead of complying with his request, Florida state House Speaker Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton called the governor’s demand a “stunt” and passed their own immigration ...
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DeSantis takes a more conciliatory tone, says 'we'll land the plane' on immigration bill
A week after the Legislature snubbed his proposals, Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared to tamp down his dispute with GOP leaders, ...
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‘Those things are going to happen': Florida Republican Wilton Simpson downplays heat-related deaths
Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson told state lawmakers Tuesday morning that human error was to blame for heat-related ...
Florida Gov. DeSantis pushes Legislature for open carry of guns amid immigration tension
Gov. DeSantis reaffirms his commitment to signing an open carry bill in Florida, positioning firearms as a key issue in the ...
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Ron DeSantis ready to wade into 2026 fights with familiar political committee
Gov. Ron DeSantis is repurposing a political committee used in the 2024 election cycle to defeat measures he opposed, as he ...