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 and a school choice bill.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Appoints AG Ashley Moody To Fill Marco Rubio’s Senate Seat
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‘Gov. DeSantis has chosen wisely’: Florida reacts to Ashley Moody U.S. Senate appointment
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Ron DeSantis announces pick to replace Sen. Marco Rubio
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is announcing his pick to replace Sen. Marco Rubio on Thursday morning in Orlando. The news conference comes after the first day of a confirmation hearing for Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for secretary of state.
Tennessee Gov. Lee renews push for school vouchers, adds hurricane relief and immigration to effort
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican Gov. Bill Lee on Wednesday doubled down on his efforts to enact universal school vouchers throughout Tennessee by ordering the GOP-dominant Statehouse to pause their regular legislative duties and focus on passing a bill that would allow families to use public dollars for private school tuition.
DeSantis wants a special session on immigration, hurricane relief but legislative leaders call it 'premature'
In criticizing the governor’s announcement, Democratic Orlando State Rep. Anna Eskamani pointed out that Florida already has strict immigration enforcement, including a law banning "sanctuary" cities and counties and that a special session is not needed.
Watch: DeSantis announces Rubio’s replacement to Senate
Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference Thursday morning where he named a replacement for Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), who was tapped by President-elect Trump to lead the State Department.
DeSantis orders flags to fly at full-staff in Florida for Trump’s inauguration
Flags across the U.S. are currently at half-staff in recognition of the death of former President Jimmy Carter. DeSantis’ move to briefly raise the flags on Jan. 20 at the Florida Capitol and other state buildings mirrors decisions made by governors in several other states following complaints from Trump.
DeSantis nominee for UWF board says women shouldn’t delay motherhood for higher ed, career
For years, political scientist Scott Yenor has advocated for overhauling colleges and universities, which he has argued undermine traditional American families by encouraging women to pursue careers and put off childbirth.
Flags ordered to fly at full-staff on Inauguration Day in multiple states
GOP governors of at least eight states ordered flags to be flown at full-staff on Inauguration Day, bucking tradition by raising flags before the end of a customary 30-day mourning period following the death of former President Jimmy Carter.
National Guard troops worry Trump will deploy them for mass deportations
The large-scale deportation effort could begin as soon as Monday with Republican governors vowing to deploy the Guard if Trump asks and officials in Democratic states readying qui
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Trump's influence spreads through state capitols in both substance and symbolism
President-elect Donald Trump has yet to take office, but his influence already is rippling through state capitols.
Trump, DeSantis mend fences
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is taking steps to rebuild his ties with President-elect Trump after a bitter primary rivalry drew a wedge between the two former allies. Trump and DeSantis met over
DeSantis agenda sparks Tallahassee power struggle with new GOP leaders
Calling a special session at this time is premature,” the GOP leaders said in a joint statement Monday evening.