With Results Uncertain in Florida’s Governor and Senate Elections, the State Faces Not One, but Two Recounts

Gov. Ron DeSantis wants all Florida businesses to use a system to prevent undocumented immigrants from getting jobs in the state, but a powerful Republican leader is pushing back against the proposal. Senate President Bill Galvano said this week he.....»»

In another razor-thin election, Florida voters on Tuesday continued a two-decade streak of Republican dominance by electing former U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis as governor. With more than 8 million votes counted, the state Division of Elections showed DeSa.....»»

The Florida Senate race between Republican Gov. Rick Scott and Democrat Sen. Bill Nelson is headed to a recount as unofficial election results Saturday showed Scott leading Nelson by a slight margin......»»

Florida Orders Senate, Governor Race Recounts Amid Mystery Box Controversy.....»»

MediaPunch /IPX via AP Florida's midterm elections have descended into chaos. The secretary of state ordered recounts in three races Sa.....»»

The state's GOP spearheaded the bill and Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the bill. .....»»

Sen. Lora Reinbold now faces a lengthy journey by car and ferry to attend Senate sessions in Juneau after the airline ban. A file photo of Sen. Lora Reinbold, a Republican, at a committee hearin.....»»

Despite opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida senators plowed ahead Thursday with a proposal to increase state unemployment benefits, which are among the lowest in the nation......»»

The bill faces serious hurdles in the Senate, where it likely won't receive the 60 votes necessary to overcome a filibuster. Residents of Washington, DC, rally for stateho.....»»

The bill addresses elections supervisors’ use of ballot drop boxes, signature matching on mail-in ballots and a host of other administrative issues related to voting by mail and election administration......»»

The state Senate voted 28-7 in favor of the bill Monday; the state House previously passed a version. It now goes to the governor for signature. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Arkansas passed a bill prohibit.....»»

A Senate budget proposal calls for a nearly $217 million reduction in spending on the state university system......»»

Florida businesses would get a second massive benefit as lawmakers move toward requiring out-of-state retailers to collect sales taxes on purchases made by Floridians, under a deal announced Monday by House and Senate leaders......»»

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California, the most populous U.S. state, may hold an election later this year on recalling its governor. The effort to remove Democrat Gavin Newsom from office began before the pandemic but was fueled by his actions during it. A similar recall.....»»

Julia Letlow was elected to the 5th District outright, while state Sens. Troy Carter and Karen Peterson will advance to a runoff in the 2nd District. In this Jan. 20, 2021, file photo, state Sen. Karen Carter Peterson, D-New Orleans, speaks in B.....»»

Results of the survey could be used “to identify strengths and weaknesses in public postsecondary institutions’ efforts to protect free speech rights,” according to a Senate staff analysis of the measure......»»

The Miami Herald report came amid ongoing criticism of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has been accused of playing favorites with vaccine distribution. Peopl.....»»

State Senator Hendren said that he witnessed GOP leadership "too often taking a backseat rather than leading" in response to Trump's actions. FILE: Sen. Jim Hendren speaks during a meeting of the Senate Education Com.....»»

Polling stations close Tuesday night after Georgians flock to them to cast their ballots — and now the waiting is underway for the outcome of the state's two Senate runoff elections that will decide the balance of power in Washington......»»