"DeSantis Urges Florida Legislators to Stay the Course in State of the State Address"

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis delivered a State of the State speech emphasizing the need to "stay the course" and highlighting ongoing budget priorities such as increasing teacher pay and environmental spending. Despite his struggling presidential campaign, DeSantis used the speech to reiterate campaign talking points and criticize President Joe Biden's immigration policies. The upcoming legislative session is expected to focus on the priorities of House Speaker Paul Renner and Senate President Kathlenalen Passidomo, including a health care overhaul and age verification laws for adult websites and social media use, while pushing back against Democratic calls to expand Medicaid eligibility.