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Ron DeSantis signed a new
A coalition of some of the most powerful pari-mutuel interests reached a consensus on that draft language, which spans 42 amendments.
In 10 days, the Legislature will convene for a one-week session dedicated to gaming. Among the priorities are approving the Gaming Compact and passing parallel legislation, including establishing a regulatory gaming commission.
If blessed, the compact is expected to bring the state $2.5 billion in new revenue over the next five years and $6 billion through 2030.
Some of the pari-mutuels’ recommendations relate to casino operations.
Under the industry consensus, slot machines and card rooms could operate 24/7. Currently, they are limited to 18 hours during the week but can operate 24 hours on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
DeSantis fields calls for vetoes: Which ones are loudest?
Last year, DeSantis vetoed five bills and slashed $1 billion from the budget as he braced against economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Florida awaits his first veto this year.
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Ron DeSantis holds a news conference at the Polk County Sheriff s Office, on Monday, April 19, 2021.
By Jim Turner
Updated Earlier today
TALLAHASSEE â Veto season, or at least the annual rite of asking Gov. Ron DeSantis to reject bills, has arrived after the 2021 legislative session.
Groups and individuals are sending emails to the governorâs office urging DeSantis to veto or sign bills, regardless of whether the measures were overwhelmingly backed by the Legislature or eked through.
Lawmakers, groups react to controversial new Florida voting law
Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn t allow local media to view bill signing
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and last updated 2021-05-06 12:21:46-04
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. â Republicans, Democrats and other organizations are sounding off following the
signing Thursday of Florida s new controversial election law by Gov. Ron DeSantis in West Palm Beach.
The legislation was signed into law
behind closed doors at the Hilton hotel near the Palm Beach International Airport with Fox News being the only media outlet allowed to attend.
The law has been denounced by Democrats and voter rights advocates, saying it will unfairly target minority groups and create barriers for people to cast their ballot. However, Republicans say the new law increases integrity & transparency in Florida s voting laws.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Election Integrity Bill into Law
6 May 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed an election integrity bill, SB 90, on Thursday, which implements a number of safeguards to protect elections in the Sunshine State, including limits on ballot box drop boxes, enhancements on voter ID requirements, and additional restrictions on voting by mail and ballot harvesting.
The Republican governor signed the bill into law during an exclusive broadcast on
Fox & Friends.
“Me signing this bill here says, ‘Florida, your vote counts. Your vote is going to cast with integrity and transparency, and this is a great place for democracy, ” DeSantis said: