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Ben Albritton Chosen to Lead Florida Senate After 2024 Elections
Last week, state Sen. Joe Albritton, R-Bartow, wrapped up enough support in the Republican caucus to be the president of the Florida Senate after the 2024 elections, provided the GOP keeps its majority in...
Florida Senate Democrats Toss Out Gary Farmer, Make Lauren Book Their Leader
State Sen. Lauren Book, D-Plantation, took over as the Democrats’ leader in the Florida Senate after state Sen. Gary Farmer, D-Ft. Lauderdale, lost a vote of no confidence.
Tensions had been growing in recent weeks...
Lauren Book to Take Over as Democratic Leader in the Florida Senate
On Wednesday, Book said she “plans to bring results-oriented leadership to the Democratic Caucus” when she leads it from the 2022 elections to the 2024 elections.
Wilton Simpson Creates Florida Senate Committee on Pandemic Preparedness and Response
Simpson also named chairs and vice chairs for the other committees though he plans to name members to the committees in the days to come.
Wilton Simpson Names Aaron Bean, Kathleen Passidomo to Florida Senate Leadership Team
Earlier this week, state Rep. Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast, who is expected to become House speaker after the 2022 elections, was named House Rules Committee chairman.
Florida Delegation Helps Get the Water Resources Development Act Through the House
U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., noted that the bill contains provisions “reducing toxic discharges from Lake Okeechobee, expediting construction of the EAA Southern Storage Reservoir and developing new technology to combat harmful algal blooms.”
Wilton Simpson Ready to Take Over as the Next Florida Senate President
This week, state Sen. Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, was designated as the next president of the Florida Senate.
Ron DeSantis Unveils Three Year Proposal to Protect Everglades, Florida’s Water
Gov. Ron DeSantis doubled down on his commitment to the Everglades and water across the Sunshine State this week, calling for three years funding from the Legislature.
GOP Senate Leadership Backs Ana Maria Rodriguez to Move Up in Tallahassee
State Rep. Ana Maria Rodriguez, R-Doral, continues to get the support of top Republicans in Tallahassee as she looks to move to the state Senate.
GOP Leaders in State Senate Back Jim Boyd’s Bid to Join Them
Boyd announced last week that he wants to replace retiring Florida Senate President Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton. Earlier this week, Galvano announced that he was backing Boyd for the Senate seat.
Florida State Senate President Bill Galvano Backs Ray Rodrigues
“Ray Rodrigues is a proven warrior for the hardworking people of Southwest Florida and is going to be a tremendous asset to the next generation of leaders in the Florida Senate,” said Galvano on Tuesday.
Most of the Southwest Florida Delegation in Tallahassee Backs Ray Rodrigues for State Senate
This latest round of endorsements leaves state Rep. Heather Fitzenhagen, R-Ft. Myers, as the only member of the Southwest Florida delegation not to back Rodrigues.
