In this episode: The state House has suddenly gotten very aggressive with Ron DeSantis, as lawmakers probe ever-deeper into his administration’s spending. The enraged governor has responded by accusing House Republicans of betraying GOP voters. The Florida Senate has avoided taking sides — for now.

Show notes

The bills discussed in today’s show:

House Bill 1445 — Public Officers and Employees

Senate Bill 1760 — Public Officers and Employees

House Bill 1321 — Higher Education

Senate Bill 1726 — Higher Education

Donors gave big to DeSantis’ marijuana campaign after getting $10M from Hope Florida

Records show DeSantis wanted to make university president searches a secret

Report: After DeSantis intervened, a state college scrapped its search for a new president and will hand the job to a politician

Hope for legislative property insurance fix dimming as Legislature enters second half

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