DeSantis defends calling special session to legislate immigration policies
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) mocked criticisms that the special session he has called for is “premature.” With President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration less than a week away, DeSantis requested the Florida legislature to meet on Jan.
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.
DeSantis outlines his immigration-policy priorities for special session, to start Jan. 27
Among his priorities, the governor said he wants to force local police to assist with immigration enforcement and require E-verify for money transfers.
Republicans tell DeSantis his call for a Trump-focused special session is ‘premature’
The Republican state House speaker and Senate president issued a memo calling the special session "premature" and pointing to the regular session in March.
Florida legislative leaders push back on DeSantis' call for special session on immigration
Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton sent a joint letter Monday dismissing the notion of a special session as "premature."
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.
DeSantis set to announce new actions for special session to help Trump enforce immigration plans
Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to call for several provisions for Florida's legislature to enact when they meet for a special session on Jan. 27.
Trump praises DeSantis, urges other governors to follow his lead on immigration
President-elect Donald Trump praised his one-time rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, for calling for a special session on immigration, urging governors across the country to follow Florida’s lead by taking up legislation to prepare for the illegal immigration crackdown expected once he takes office.
Tennessee to call special session fast-tracking Trump agenda on immigration, school choice and disaster relief
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced that he will call a special session to implement President-elect Trump's immigration agenda ...
Capitol chaos: DeSantis faces backlash from Florida lawmakers over special session
Desantis says the state needs new laws to help President Trump carry out his immigration reforms in Florida. But there's some ...
California special session hearings on Trump, LA disaster relief postponed again
For the second day in a row, California lawmakers have canceled a special session hearing on the state's Democratic-led ...
Newsom expands special session, proposes $2.5 billion for LA fire response and recovery
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday expanded a special session for California lawmakers to respond to deadly wildfires tearing ...
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Gov. Lee Declares Special Session on Education
As expected, Gov. Bill Lee announced Wednesday morning that he will call a special session to begin on Jan. 27 related to his ...
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Dems’ special session two-fer
THE BUZZ: PIVOT AND PROCEED — Democrats in Sacramento have a new rebuttal to Republicans who’ve been sharply critical of their Trump-proofing special session commencing amid the devastating ...
Republicans urge special session amid California wildfire and insurance crisis
California Republicans have called for an urgent special session to address mounting concerns over the state's wildfire and ...
Democratic lawmakers resist calls to switch gears on Trump special session as LA fires rage
We have so much bigger issues right now that we really need to tackle,” said Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher.