The state of the state in Florida

 

Trying to keep up with everything that happens in Florida is really difficult.  Politically, at least, it's a complete farce.  The Goobernor is continuing to do things that primarily benefit him, and his political party, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's good for most of the people in the state, the state itself, or the rest of the country.

So here's what we've got now:

Florida Republicans are trampling on the wishes of locals in a rush to consolidate power

"The legislature and governor have also meddled with local control in health emergencies. Let’s be clear: Without mask mandates, shutdowns and strict social distancing policies enacted by South Florida’s local governments — defying the governor’s laissez-faire approach — the state almost certainly would have been a bigger covid casualty, and DeSantis wouldn’t have morphed into a national GOP darling. Local governments in big cities helped save Florida. So of course Republicans have now moved to make it easier to overrule local mandates such as these."

Does that make sense?  Very little does in Florida.