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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. 鈥?Florida kept the same governor on election night鈥?but got a different state legislature. Republicans grew their control of both chambers into supermajorities. Some political experts now think that may embolden them to challenge the states chief executive.The executive and legislative branches can often be at odds on how to accomplish big goals, even if theyre a part of the same party. Th stanley tumbler at hasnt been an issue here in Florida for the last four years鈥?but times c stanley cup an change.In Gov. Ron DeSantiss first four years, he largely got whatever he wanted from the GOP-controlled legislature. When he vetoed bills, lawmakers didnt try to override him. The midterms secured DeSantis another four but also a term as a lame duck. A governor who cannot run again will be approached differently by the legislature than a governor who can run for reelection, said USF Associate Prof. Josh Scacco, a political communications expert.Scacco said its possible DeSantiss carte blanche days may be numbered with the power dynamics changed. The 2/3rds control Republicans now wield in the House and Senate gives them the ability to push through whatever bills they might otherwise governor reject. You might actua stanley becher lly see the legislature exerting independence from the governor in some instances going forward, said Scacco.What those instances might be is anyones guess. Earlier this year, DeSantis axed a number of member projects from the budget, a high-profile water bill, and a plan to reduce in Zydx Bystander shot after man shoots at neighbor with flare gun, deputy returns fire
MESA, Ariz. -- An Arizona elementary school bus driver has been arrested for allegedly abusing two students on his bus. Mesa police report that on Tuesday, Jamie Tellez, 50, was driving a bus for Mesa Public Schools in the area stanley quencher of Recker Road and University Drive. Police say there were two students left on the bus when a 10-year-old student threw trash toward a trash can at the front of the bus. Court records show that Tellez abruptly stopped the bus in the middle of the street, causing the other 11-year-old child to fly forward, striking his head on the windshield. Police say the impact caused a large crack in the windshield. Tellez then allegedly grabbed the victim by his backpack and pushed him to the rear of the bus. He then cursed and threatened to beat the other student, police say. Court records say Tellez continued with his route dropping off the children at their designated stops. According to police, surveillance video on the bus recorded video and sound of the incident.Tellez was arrested for child abuse endangerment, reckles stanley travel mug s driving, and making threats.Mesa Public Schools released stanley nz the following statement: Mesa Public Schools first priority is the safety and security of our students. The behavior and actions of Jamie Tellez while driving a district bus were inexcusable. As soon as we became aware of the incident, we contacted Mesa Police. That evening, the distr |
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