Matt Dixon
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Tallahassee, FL, United States
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DeSantis delivers annual state of state — with an eye to 2024
His agenda is energizing the GOP base. → Read More
DeSantis appoints political backers to new Disney oversight board
The most prominent name DeSantis appointed is Bridget Ziegler, a conservative education activist who was a major backer of the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. → Read More
Trump demonized the media. DeSantis wants to diminish them.
Florida Republicans are seeking to weaken laws protecting journalists. → Read More
Meet Ron DeSantis’ inner circle
These are the people advising the Florida Republican as he weighs whether to run for president. → Read More
DeSantis rolls out sweeping criminal justice package
The proposals include eliminating unanimous jury rulings in death penalty decisions. → Read More
Trump and DeSantis barrel toward 2024 — but keep their distance in Florida
Multiple people familiar with the planning around Trump’s rally, which will feature Sen. Marco Rubio and is part of a four-city tour, said DeSantis wasn’t invited and didn’t ask to attend. → Read More
'Going to be ugly': All signs point to Republican landslide in Florida
National organizations and donors have all but abandoned their candidates — setting off fears that Florida is no longer viewed as competitive. That would have dire implications for the next presidential election. → Read More
Trump to hold rally in Florida with Rubio — but not DeSantis
The apparent snub angered some people within DeSantis’ orbit, who complained that the Florida governor’s team was not informed of the rally prior. → Read More
Treasury Department IG probing DeSantis’ migrant flights
The Treasury letter marks the first time federal authorities have acknowledged they’re looking into the transports. → Read More
‘Total destruction’: Florida residents live through night of terror
The region was left with 2 million people without power and a fear that a huge death count awaits. → Read More
Charges unlikely against Gaetz in federal sex-trafficking probe
Federal authorities began investigating the Florida Republican in late 2020. → Read More
DeSantis skips Zeldin fundraiser to attend service for fallen Florida officer
Florida governor was scheduled to attend $25k-per-plate fundraiser for New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Lee Zeldin → Read More
DeSantis election investigation chief told local officials they face 'no fault' for felons voting
Governor's office has ignored questions about the administration's role in verifying voter eligibility. → Read More
Trump's 2024 GOP rivals rally behind him after FBI search
A few exceptions, including Chris Christie and Tim Scott, called for more information about what led to the raid. → Read More
DeSantis rails against wokeness. But Florida has paid $700K to a firm that teaches racial inclusivity.
Florida contracts with Tallahassee-based MGT Consulting to create studies that address "social inequity." → Read More
Opinion | Liberals Should Welcome Ron DeSantis’ Rise
If Trump is a unique threat to democracy, they should be happy to see a GOP alternative who could replace him. → Read More
Trump fatigue sets in: ‘Some donors are getting sick of the sh--show'
Few, if any, conservatives are turning on the former president. But they’re tiring of the drama. At least for now. → Read More
DeSantis draws huge cash haul from Trump donors
Though many donors are focused on November, when the governor is up for reelection, DeSantis’ fundraising signals that he is a viable 2024 candidate. → Read More
'Better than President Trump': DeSantis' clout swells in the West
For the second year in a row, DeSantis won a straw poll at “the largest gathering of conservatives in the Western United States.” → Read More
Youngkin prepares to wade into national politics
Virginia's Republican governor will use new political groups as a vehicle to get involved in other state races in 2022. → Read More