Lawfare in Florida

Seeking Rents – The Podcast

Lawfare in Florida

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Lawfare in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is using a vague-but-powerful clause in the state Constitution to undo local elections.

Jason Garcia

Jun 19, 2024

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In this episode: The Florida Constitution gives governors the authority to suspend local officials over “incompetence” and “neglect of duty.” Ron DeSantis is exploiting that power unlike any governor before him.

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Seeking Rents – The Podcast

"Rent-seeking" is a term in economics that describes when a corporation uses its political influence to twist tax laws and other public policy in its favor. Seeking Rents – The Podcast brings you the stories of how that's happening in Florida, where corporate interests like Florida Power & Light, Big Sugar, and Walt Disney World wield enormous influence everywhere from local city halls to the state Capitol. Hosted by award-winning journalist Jason Garcia, Florida's leading corporate-accountability reporter.

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