/tags/florida-republicans Florida Republicans en-US WLRN Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:44:41 GMT /government-politics/2024-03-07/christian-ziegler-video-voyeurism-charge The ousted former chair of the Florida Republican Party was previously cleared of the rape accusation. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:44:41 GMT /government-politics/2024-03-07/christian-ziegler-video-voyeurism-charge Associated Press /government-politics/2024-01-19/ousted-florida-republican-chair-cleared-of-rape-allegation-but-police-seek-video-voyeurism-charge Sarasota police that a video recording Christian Ziegler made of the October sexual encounter shows it was consensual. However, police say the woman did not know Ziegler was recording the sex act, which in Florida is a felony. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 21:15:36 GMT /government-politics/2024-01-19/ousted-florida-republican-chair-cleared-of-rape-allegation-but-police-seek-video-voyeurism-charge Terry Spencer | Associated Press /government-politics/2024-01-08/florida-republicans-oust-state-party-chairman-facing-rape-allegations-in-critical-election-year The Republican Party of Florida has ousted Chairman Christian Ziegler and will replace him with a new leader as police investigate a rape accusation against him. Monday's vote came a week before Gov. Ron DeSantis competes in Iowa's first in the nation presidential caucuses. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 20:51:13 GMT /government-politics/2024-01-08/florida-republicans-oust-state-party-chairman-facing-rape-allegations-in-critical-election-year Associated Press /national-politics/2023-10-07/matt-gaetz-florida-gop-kevin-mccarthy The Florida congressman is proud to be the one to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. That move hasn't won him any prizes with House Republicans but his constituents want to see more just like it. Sat, 07 Oct 2023 09:00:58 GMT /national-politics/2023-10-07/matt-gaetz-florida-gop-kevin-mccarthy Greg Allen /government-politics/2023-05-04/florida-republicans-pass-school-bills-on-pronouns-diversity Florida Republicans have approved bills to ban diversity programs in colleges and prevent students and teachers from being required to use pronouns that don’t correspond to someone’s sex. Thu, 04 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-05-04/florida-republicans-pass-school-bills-on-pronouns-diversity Anthony Izaguirre | the Associated Press /government-politics/2023-03-20/florida-senate-presidents-priority-easing-affordable-housing-crisis Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo's ambitious $711 million proposal to alleviate the state’s affordable housing crisis includes financial incentives to developers to build apartments in strip shopping centers and other commercial areas. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-03-20/florida-senate-presidents-priority-easing-affordable-housing-crisis �۰����²�News Staff /florida-news/2023-03-10/desantis-visits-iowa-as-interest-in-likely-trump-rival-rises Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is visiting Iowa to introduce himself to an expectant audience of Republicans ahead of a likely 2024 presidential bid. DeSantis is making long-awaited appearances in Davenport and Des Moines on Friday, marking his first trip to the leadoff voting state as anticipation over his expected White House campaign builds. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 20:15:10 GMT /florida-news/2023-03-10/desantis-visits-iowa-as-interest-in-likely-trump-rival-rises Thomas Beaumont | Associated Press /government-politics/2023-03-06/florida-republicans-are-taking-on-the-media-reporters-and-bloggers-alike Florida lawmakers will consider a proposal to re-write rules around who is considered a public figure, and what circumstances would constitute a defamation claim against media outlets. The proposals are raising concerns about their constitutionality and whether they violate free speech rights. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 19:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-03-06/florida-republicans-are-taking-on-the-media-reporters-and-bloggers-alike Lynn Hatter /politics/2022-11-23/florida-senate-president-points-to-housing-wildlife-corridor-as-priorities Naples Republican Kathleen Passidomo outlined what she described a “conservative agenda” that proposes expansion of parental rights and state wildlife corridor, along with workforce housing. Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:30:00 GMT /politics/2022-11-23/florida-senate-president-points-to-housing-wildlife-corridor-as-priorities Jim Turner /elections-coverage/2022-11-10/florida-democrats-are-left-reeling-again-after-republicans-sweep-statewide-races-with-big-margins Republicans have swept every major Florida office from governor to agriculture commissioner. They’re on track for a supermajority in the state legislature. Given the party’s big showing this midterm cycle, can Florida still be considered a swing state? Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:30:00 GMT /elections-coverage/2022-11-10/florida-democrats-are-left-reeling-again-after-republicans-sweep-statewide-races-with-big-margins Lynn Hatter