Quick quotes from the first day of legislative session - and what they signal for Florida

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

52% :Back story:DeSantis says 'absolutely' as gun rights advocates pressure Legislature for 'open carry'DeSantis added, though, that he wouldn't veto a permitless carry bill "if it didn't include everything I wanted."
51% : Lawmakers are also eyeing extending last year's parental rights legislation, which restricts speech in public school classrooms on sexual orientation and gender identity.
50% : DeSantis, who blasts President Joe Biden on his immigration approach, is pushing Florida lawmakers to approve enhanced penalties for human smuggling, require businesses to use the federal E-Verify system when hiring workers, and impose further blocks on undocumented immigrants seeking drivers' licenses or attempting to vote.
44% : "2023 legislative session opens:DeSantis opens 2023 Florida legislative session saying 'you ain't seen nothing yet'Abortion ban bill filed on first day:Florida Republicans file bills to ban abortion after six weeks of pregnancy
43% : Analysts estimate the "universal choice" plan backed by Renner could result in Florida steering $2.4 billion to private schools from public schools as early as next year, as even more students leave.

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