Polk Republican leader supports DeSantis, expresses disappointment with legislative leaders
John Velebir, chair of Polk County's Republican Party, said he is "very" concerned about the rift between Gov. DeSantis and ...
Florida House speaker on defense with GOP rank-and-file over feud with governor
Why would you put a department impacted by immigration in charge of immigration?” one Florida GOP member asked during a ...
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‘Just not telling the truth’: Ben Albritton, Daniel Perez blast Ron DeSantis for ‘blatant lies’ about TRUMP Act
Unlike others, the Legislature is not interested in misleading or attacking Floridians, especially Florida law enforcement. ' ...
As GOP rift widens, Gov. Ron DeSantis pledges money to elect ‘strong conservative’ successor
As a rift widens within the Florida GOP, Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will raise funds to help elect a “strong conservative” to ...
DeSantis suggests he will back challengers to GOP lawmakers who spurned him on immigration
Ron DeSantis, in his latest jab at GOP lawmakers who defected from his anti-illegal immigration agenda to side with ...
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Ben Albritton, Daniel Perez lay out stiffer penalties for undocumented criminals as part of TRUMP Act revision
A new memo from Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez outlines changes that will be brought on the ...
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Senate Republicans Open to Keep In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants
TALLAHASSEE—Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator President Ben Albritton, and House Speaker Danny Perez are in the middle ...
What to watch for as DeSantis, GOP leaders clash over immigration
The Florida Legislature still must send the bill to him before he acts. Here’s what to watch for in the coming days.
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Daniel Perez: Gov. DeSantis wants ‘mini-version of ICE,’ not to work with Donald Trump
House Speaker Daniel Perez cast an immigration enforcement proposal by Gov. Ron DeSantis as a big government scheme. Perez ...