Five Questions for Paul Renner
Elected officials often are a bit vague about their agendas. Paul Renner, ever the prudent politician, didn’t get into specifics about his upcoming leadership of the Florida House of Representatives during a call with City & State. But he did say his tenure would be marked by a focus on what lawmakers can do to curb the rising cost of living and invest in infrastructure for the future.
There are clues for where else he wants to go, however. Earlier this year, Renner – a Palm Coast Republican who’s been in office since 2015 – said he supports constitutional carry, or the permitless carrying of firearms. And last week he told the Miami Herald he’s open to further restrictions on abortion, now...