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Tue, December 17, 2024

Gov and Cabinet ready for final 2024 meeting


Published on 2024-12-17 07:20:40 - Politico
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  • Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie speaks during a news conference at a newly opened fuel depot in Plant, Florida, on Oct. 12, 2024. Looking on are Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, left, and Gov. Ron DeSantis, right. | Chris O'Meara/AP

The article from POLITICO's Florida Playbook discusses the final meeting of Florida's Governor and Cabinet for 2024, focusing on several key issues. It highlights the upcoming agenda which includes decisions on land conservation, state investments, and the potential approval of a new prison in Baker County. Additionally, there's mention of Governor DeSantis' recent activities, including his international trip to Israel and his comments on the Israel-Hamas conflict. The piece also touches on political maneuvers, such as the potential impact of DeSantis' presidential campaign on state politics, and the ongoing discussions about the state's budget surplus and how it might be allocated. Furthermore, it notes the political implications of recent polls showing DeSantis trailing in the presidential race, and the internal GOP dynamics as the Iowa caucuses approach.

Read the Full Politico Article at:
[ https://www.politico.com/newsletters/florida-playbook/2024/12/17/gov-and-cabinet-ready-for-final-2024-meeting-00194770 ]
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