Driven by Trump’s own residency in the state, Florida has seen the elevation of key local figures to prominent roles, such as Marco Rubio’s selection as secretary of state and Matt Gaetz’s controversial tapping as attorney general, which ended in him pulling out of the appointment.

A proposal that would block local government oversight of the construction and management of an anticipated presidential library in Florida for President Donald Trump cleared its first Senate committee Tuesday.

In just the first month after Donald Trump re-entered the White House, some of his strongest Republican allies in Florida have rushed to push out legislation showing props to the former New York City businessman now serving his second term as president.