TALLAHASSEE – Soon after offering $1 million in August, the Seminole Tribe of Florida last 7 days contributed yet another $1 million to the Mates of Ron DeSantis political committee, according to a freshly submitted finance report.
The committee plays a vital job in Gov. Ron DeSantis’ bid for re-election in November.
DeSantis and the tribe final 12 months negotiated a offer that involved permitting the Seminoles to operate sporting activities betting in the condition.
Lawmakers authorized the deal, regarded as a compact, but a federal choose later on blocked it.
Also final 7 days, the tribe contributed $1 million to the Defend Our Values Political Committee, which was formed in late August and had not documented expending any income as of Sept. 30, in accordance to details on the point out Division of Elections internet site.
