Florida’s new state lawmakers may test Ron DeSantis’ influence in final years of his term
Florida’s upcoming Legislative Session could test Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ influence in the state, on the back of his failed attempt to challenge President-elect Donald Trump for the Republican nomination and as he considers his political future beyond the Governor’s Mansion.
Florida’s incoming legislative leaders formally took their oaths of office Tuesday, ceremonially marking the start of the final two years of DeSantis’ second term at the helm of unified GOP control.
But some Capitol watchers say DeSantis is no typical lame-duck Governor.
Under DeSantis’ leadership, the country’s third-most-populous state has cemented its reputation as a national testing ground for conservatism, fro...
