In this episode: Florida lawmakers are finding ways to reassert themselves after half a decade of cowering in a corner from Ron DeSantis. Meanwhile, Florida’s agriculture commissioner — a potential candidate for governor in 2026 — doesn’t think the state should use its power to protect farmworkers dying in 100-degree heat. But he does think the state should use its power to protect the dairy industry’s market share. An update from another week of hearings in Tallahassee as the Florida Legislature prepares for its 2025 session.
Show notes:
Why DeSantis vetoed a farmworker housing bill passed unanimously by state lawmakers
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