In this episode: Ron DeSantis has begun signing bills sent to him by state lawmakers during Florida’s recently concluded session — including new laws that will make it more cumbersome for some Floridians to vote, give state politicians the power to label civil rights groups domestic terrorists, and let a billionaire hotel owner build an unpopular water park in Miami Beach. At the same time, the Republican governor and GOP-controlled Legislature are preparing for special sessions to resolve a budget impasse and re-gerrymander the state’s Congressional districts. But Florida voters, it turns out, aren’t happy with them. Plus: A look at how politicians in Tallahassee are politically profiting off of earmarks in the state budget.

Show notes

A quick correction from the show: The special election for House District 87 (not 85) was won by Democrat Emily Gregory (not Holly Gregory)

And the stories referenced during the show:

The DeSantis decisions: Singling out university students and hoping they’ll just stay home

The DeSantis decisions: A Friday afternoon favor for the Fontainebleau

A river runs into it

Industry leaders urge DeSantis to veto billionaire-backed insurance bill

A startup got $5 million from Florida taxpayers and gave $500,000 to Florida politicians

Florida’s budget stalemate takes on Cherfilius-McCormick probe-related twist

A familiar face in Florida’s proposed budget

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