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They look back on the whirlwind and controversial past two months, specifically what lawmakers passed and the role Governor Ron DeSantis had in the legislative action. And they look ahead to the impact of the legislature's actions
The 2023 Florida Legislative Session has adjourned. Jim interviews State Senator Lauren Book, a Democrat who represents voters in Broward County, and is the Senate Minority Leader. He also talks to the House Minority Leader, Democrat Fentrice Driskell.
Jim interviews Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis who was at the White House this week to push for federal assistance for the victims of the historic flooding that ravaged homes and businesses in Broward County.
Guest: State Sen. Shevrin Jones/(D) South Florida
Guests: Eileen Higgins/MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Jim DeFede spoke about this with Democratic State Rep. Christine Hunschofsky, former mayor of Parkland, who now represents that community in the legislature
Jim asks Basabe about the investigation, as well as his stance on LGBTQ+ rights and abortion.
Gov. Ron DeSantis this week signed a bill that allows any parent, regardless of income, to receive a voucher of around $9,000 a year to help pay for private school or to home school their children.
State Rep. Driskell speaks about pending legislation that would impose a ban on abortion in Florida after six weeks.
Jim DeFede discusses a pending ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy with State Sen. Lauren Book.
Gov. Ron DeSantis this week signed a bill that allows any parent, regardless of income, to receive a voucher of around $9,000 a year to help pay for private school or to home-school their children.
The two discuss, among other things, why Ziegler wanted to be Party Chair, his priorities in that role, and what he thinks of the idea of Governor Ron DeSantis possibly running for President.
Guest: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz/(D) Florida 25th District
Guest: Michael Haggard/Attorney
Guest: State Rep. Paul Renner/ R – Speaker of the House