A measure to keep GovRonDeSantis's travel records largely under wraps cleared the Florida House. The law amends the state’s public records law to create a carveout for DeSantis on both future and past travels as speculation of his 2024 ambitions mounts.
In an 84 to 31 vote, the state House successfully cleared the two-thirds threshold needed to amend the state’s public records law to create a carveout for DeSantis on both future and past travels as speculation of his 2024 ambitions mounts.Supporters of the legislation argue it is important for his personal security, while critics point to questions about who is paying for his travels. Already, the state Senate has passed its own version of the bill.
Republican backers have also noted that campaign finance laws apply to DeSantis that require him to disclose the use of political committees or campaigns for travel. DeSantis has maintained a brisk itinerary over recent months as he gears up for a potential 2024 bid. Over recent months, DeSantis has stopped by Iowa, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Japan, South Korea, Israel, the United Kingdom, and more. As his national profile grows, the state legislature is also moving to beef up his security.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
DeSantis signs death penalty, crime bills as 2024 run loomsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill allowing the death penalty in child rape convictions, despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that banned capital punishment in such cases.
Read more »
Trump dominates DeSantis and other 2024 hopefuls in new pollAmong likely GOP primary voters, 58% said they would vote for Trump, while 22% said they would vote for GovRonDeSantis, a 36 percentage point difference. This according to a new CBS News/YouGov survey released this week.
Read more »
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin declines 2024 White House bid 'this year'Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced he would not be tossing his hat into the 2024 race for president after months of speculation.
Read more »
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin makes 2024 White House run decisionWhen asked by Wall Street Journal editor Gerard Baker at the Milken Institute in Los Angeles if he would be mounting a campaign for the White House later this year, Youngkin responded, “No.”
Read more »
Here are the eight Republicans who could get into 2024 White House fightIn what is shaping up to be a crowded GOP presidential field, many rumored candidates in waiting have hinted they will enter the race, while others have been hesitant to show their hands. Here is a look at the top Republicans still considering a run.
Read more »
DeSantis-backed Florida tourism board to counter-sue DisneyThe Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board announced that it will counter-sue Disney after the company filed a lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Read more »