John Kennedy
Florida Capital Reporter at USA Today
Florida capital reporter for @USAToday Network..Ex-@OrlandoSentinel, @SunSentinel, others. Tracks state govt., politics & more. Enjoys fine irony.
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6 days ago |
tallahassee.com | John Kennedy
DeSantis 'is choosing to be an enemy,' Florida's House speaker says. Show Caption Hide Caption Local cheerleaders with Special Olympics show their skills at CapitolSpecial Olympics athletes demonstrate their cheerleading skills during Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run and ceremony at Capitol courtyard. Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez and Gov. Ron DeSantis are clashing over the state budget and proposed tax cuts.
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1 week ago |
tallahassee.com | John Kennedy
The concern: Reducing Florida tax collections amid a global upheaval could threaten a host of state and local government services. Florida Republican leaders are promoting large tax breaks, potentially adding to economic uncertainty amid President Trump's tariffs. Competing tax cut plans are in play, with the House favoring a sales tax reduction, the governor proposing property tax rebates, and the Senate offering a mix of one-time tax holidays and exemptions.
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2 weeks ago |
tallahassee.com | John Kennedy
DeSantis has condemned the House for siding with trial lawyers, a longtime scapegoat of the GOP and business lobby. John KennedyCapital Bureau | USA TODAY NETWORK – FLORIDAThe Florida House is proposing to repeal the state's no-fault auto insurance, known as PIP. While supporters say this will help drivers recover medical costs, opponents warn it will lead to higher premiums and more lawsuits. Gov. DeSantis opposes the repeal, siding with the insurance industry and some business groups. With Gov.
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3 weeks ago |
tallahassee.com | John Kennedy
Republicans Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis won the Florida special congressional elections, increasing the GOP's House majority to 220-213. Despite the Republican victories, Democrats reduced the winning margins compared to the previous year, suggesting potential gains in future elections. Republicans downplayed the significance of the reduced margins, maintaining confidence in their hold on the districts.
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3 weeks ago |
tallahassee.com | John Kennedy
'I just don’t see how this is going to work,' one Democratic lawmaker said. John KennedyCapital Bureau | USA TODAY NETWORK – FLORIDAFlorida lawmakers are advancing a bill that would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. The bill, which echoes a controversial executive order by former President Trump, has drawn criticism from voter rights groups who say it will suppress voting.
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Team DeSantis scrambles to respond to "ambush" by Republican House members questioning where did $10 million goes?
See the below response from @EducationFL @CommMannyDiazJr, @MyFLFamilies Secretary @HatchFL, AHCA Secretary @SHarrisFL, and @FLADJJ Secretary @DrEricHall https://t.co/2QojFBDr5G
Tensions erupt in House over DeSantis-backed Hope Florida program’s $10M windfall... Under state law, money from settlements must be reported by state agencies to the Legislature, but this wasn’t. https://t.co/r1s82mwQ6P via @tdonline
PIP proposal politics: Florida House pushes auto insurance repeal as DeSantis digs in. The latest flashpoint in legislative session heading off the rails. https://t.co/C7qEO9J2D5 via @tdonline
