Throughout the state, Republicans hold a Super Majority in the House and Senate making it easier for DeSantis to get his agenda accomplished.
That goes for Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has even more Republican support now as he begins his second term. He was the youngest Florida governor on his first inauguration day four years ago, since Park Trammell took the oath of office in 1913.Monday was officially a holiday, New Year’s Day observed, so the Capitol is much more quiet than other Mondays. It will be a radically different scene on Tueday with cabinet members swearing in on the steps of the Old Capitol.
News4JAX spoke with both Republican Speaker of the House Paul Renner and Democrat State Representative Angie Nixon. Nixon said she’s going to hold Republicans accountable. Renner is excited to start his new role in the House and he’s a firm supporter of the governor. DeSantis became the Sunshine State’s first Generation X governor, following three baby boomers — Rick Scott, Charlie Crist and Jeb Bush.The first time around, DeSantis had a narrow win against Democrat challenger Andrew Gillum.November’s elections saw an increase in the Republican influence in state government, and with Wilton Simpson elected as agriculture commissioner, now all the Cabinet positions are held by Republicans.
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