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DeSantis signs bill mandating kindergartners learn history of communism: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will lead to the history of communism being taught ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/desantis-signs-bill-mandating-kindergartners-learn-history-of-communism/
Tampa Bay is no longer a swing region, DeSantis says. Is he right? : Democrats could soon be outnumbered in every county. Will it translate to Republican ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/16/tampa-bay-is-no-longer-swing-region-desantis-says-is-he-right/
DeSantis tells donors he plans to help fundraise for Trump: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told donors and supporters at an appreciation retreat over the weekend that ...
cnn.com/2024/04/10/politics/ron-desantis-trump-fundraise/
DeSantis’ cryptic comment seems tied to donor event at Hard Rock hotel: "And you have a, the big act this weekend at the Hollywood, at the guitar?” A ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/05/desantis-makes-a-cryptic-comment-about-great-people-coming-to-seminole-hard-rock-guitar-hotel-it-suddenly-makes-more-sense/
Florida tells school principals it’s on them to fix abuses in book challenge process
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article287775770.html
Dozens of migrants unexpectedly flown to Martha’s Vineyard can sue the transport company, federal judge rules
cnn.com/2024/04/03/us/migrants-marthas-vineyard-texas-boston/
Quick Glance: Migrants Allowed to Sue Charter Flight Company
- Lawyers can sue the charter flight company that transported migrants to Martha's Vineyard two years ago.
- The 50 Venezuelans were promised work and housing opportunities after being flown from Texas to Massachusetts.
- The lawsuit can proceed against Florida-based Vertol Systems Co. for targeting the plaintiffs due to their Latinx background.
- The ruling was seen as a victory in holding private companies accountable for assisting in violating immigrant rights.
Commentary: Despite social-media age limit’s good intentions, it is blatant government overreach
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/13/commentary-despite-social-media-age-limits-good-intentions-it-is-blatant-government-overreach/
Disney vs DeSantis: Who won? Why settle? | Commentary: In DeSantis vs. Disney settlement, who really won? Both sides scored wins and bear scars in the battle ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/02/disney-desantis-lawsuit-settlement-who-won-maxwell/
DeSantis has been busy in Flordia after failed presidential campaign: Since his campaign ended, DeSantis has barred homeless people from sleeping in public and ...
businessinsider.com/florida-ron-desantis-failed-presidential-campaign-border-security-social-media-2024-3
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‘Political efforts’: the Republican states trying to ban lab-grown meat: Florida is on track to ban cell-cultivated meat while three others float it – but ...
theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/09/us-states-republicans-banning-lab-grown-meat
Ron DeSantis takes on Target, and Walmart, over retail theft: The right-wing governor has battled with Target in the past and he's not shy about taking on major ...
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Professors, students say ‘no’ to Florida as new law targets Chinese: Academics are starting to vote with their feet after Florida enacted a law that makes it ...
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'Young kids simply shouldn't be on social media': The latest Instant Opinion,/instant-opinions,,instant-opinions, breaking news, comment ...
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The Dow's Fastest-Moving Stock May Be About To Settle It's Board Dispute
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts
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Quick Glance: Florida's Legislation Limits Social Media Access for Minors
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill prohibiting social media use for children under 14.
- Supporters aim to safeguard children's mental health, while critics argue against potential infringement on free speech.
- The law mandates social media platforms to delete accounts of minors and conduct third-party age verification.
- Several other states have implemented comparable regulations, with Meta opposing the law citing privacy concerns.
DeSantis signs Florida ban on kids using social media. Legal challenge is expected
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287064320.html
Floridians will soon be able to buy larger — much larger — bottles of wine in retail stores
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/28/floridians-will-soon-be-able-to-buy-larger-much-larger-bottles-of-wine-in-retail-stores/
Commentary: DeSantis homeless policy is the opposite of California’s … and that’s good
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/29/commentary-desantis-homeless-policy-is-the-opposite-of-californias-and-thats-good/
The S&P 500 just turned in its best first quarter since 2019: The first quarter of 2024 was a record-smasher for markets, even as Wall Street contended with ...
cnn.com/2024/03/28/investing/premarket-stocks-trading-first-quarter/
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Podcast: UN Gaza ceasefire, ISIS-K threat and Boeing’s boss: The US and Israel are on a collision course after a US abstention allowed the passage of a UN Gaza ...
reuters.com/podcasts/podcast-un-gaza-ceasefire-isis-k-threat-boeings-boss-2024-03-26/
Florida governor signs law restricting social media access for children: Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law banning children under ...
cnn.com/2024/03/25/tech/florida-social-media-law-age/
Pressley, DeSantis clash over Martha’s Vineyard migrant threat: Boston Rep. Ayanna Pressley is slamming Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over his threat to send Haitian ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/20/pressley-desantis-clash-over-marthas-vineyard-migrant-threat/
Quick Glance: Insights on DeSantis' Measures Against Haitian Migrants and Potential Moves to Martha's Vineyard
- DeSantis discussed Florida's efforts to intercept illegal migrants with Loesch, emphasizing the importance of stopping boats before landfall.
- He highlighted challenges in repatriating migrants and the operational transport program.
- DeSantis explained the differences between land and sea border control and speculated on potential migration routes to Martha's Vineyard.
- The article also included reactions from Massachusetts politicians regarding the migrant situation and criticism of DeSantis.
Florida donors with state business fueled last months of DeSantis 2024 run: A large share of the money brought in during DeSantis’s final months as a candidate ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/27/desantis-donors-florida-presidential-campaign/
New Florida Law Bans Unhoused People from Sleeping in Public Spaces: In Florida, Republican Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new law banning unhoused people from ...
democracynow.org/2024/3/22/headlines/new_florida_law_bans_unhoused_people_from_sleeping_in_public_spaces
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law a bill blocking most kids from using social media. That and other news in today's e-Newspaper: www.tampabay.com/todays-paper/
Florida’s new social media ban makes a big splash but here’s how it will cost us | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/editorials/article287143720.html
Editorial: The crisis in Haiti demands a humanitarian response: Sending Haitian refugees who arrive in the United States back to Haiti is a death sentence ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/29/the-crisis-in-haiti-demands-a-humanitarian-response-editorial-2/
DeSantis faces pushback in Florida as voters tire of war on woke: Conservative lawmakers in Florida rejected a host of new culture war proposals ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/03/09/desantis-florida-woke-culture-wars-legislature/
Quick Glance: DeSantis faces resistance in Florida
- A bill banning rainbow flags from public buildings in Florida faces quick legislative failure despite the governor's support.
- Florida has firmly positioned itself as a cultural battleground, but there is a growing pushback.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is encountering increasing resistance as voters grow weary of culture wars.
- DeSantis is met with declining support and a shifting political landscape in Florida.
Florida teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender ID under 'Don't Say Gay' bill settlement
apnews.com/article/florida-dont-say-gay-bill-settlement-987904b3e19122d719cf468034746b6e
Quick Glance: Florida's Recent Agreement Allows Discussion of Sexuality and Gender Identity
- A recent agreement between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys allows students and teachers to freely discuss sexual orientation and gender identity, as long as it is not part of instruction.
- The agreement clarifies that Florida laws do not prohibit discussion of LGBTQ+ individuals, allow anti-bullying rules based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and do not exclude Gay-Straight Alliance groups.
- The legal battle over the law, dismissed by a federal judge in Tallahassee, was led by civil rights attorneys on behalf of teachers, students, and parents.
- The new arrangement emphasizes the neutrality of the law and underscores the protection of all students at public schools in Florida, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Billionaire John Paulson to hold megadonor fundraiser for Donald Trump: Robert Bigelow and Harold Hamm will join event despite previously backing ex-president’s ...
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Paid articlePaid NAACP urges student-athletes to reconsider Florida colleges after state eliminates DEI programs
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Quick Glance: NAACP Urges Black Student-Athletes to Boycott Florida Universities Over DEI Policy
- The NAACP is calling on Black student-athletes to boycott Florida universities after the University of Florida terminated all diversity, equity, and inclusion positions on campus.
- Florida is not the only Republican-led state pushing back on 'woke' programs like DEI initiatives.
- Criticism of the University of Florida's decision has come from various quarters, including alumni like NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith.
- The NAACP emphasizes that the responsibility is not solely on Black students, but also on public institutions to foster a supportive educational environment for all students.
Kids are smarter than us, and other facts on Florida’s social media ban: Does the ban go too far? And is it practical? Let’s talk.
tampabay.com/opinion/2024/03/26/florida-desantis-social-media-ban-age-limit-tiktok-pornhub-instagram/
Paid articlePaid Commentary: Thank you, Gov. DeSantis, for protecting parents’ rights: A bill that would have set a strict age limit on social media was vetoed by the governor ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/05/commentary-thank-you-gov-desantis-for-protecting-parents-rights/
University of Florida terminates all DEI positions: 13 full-time positions were terminated and 15 administrative appointments were ended for faculty members.
axios.com/2024/03/01/university-florida-dei-terminate-positions-desantis
Quick Glance: University of Florida eliminates all DEI positions
- The University of Florida has eliminated all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) positions at the university due to new state rules.
- According to an administrative memo, the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer has been closed, DEI positions and administrative appointments have been eliminated, and DEI-focused contracts with outside vendors have been halted.
- The Board of Governors defines DEI as any program, campus activity, or policy that classifies individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation and promotes differential or preferential treatment of individuals on the basis of such classification.
- The Board of Governors restriction also defines political or social activism as any activity organized with a purpose of effecting or preventing change to a government policy, action, or function, or any activity intended to achieve a desired result related to social issues, where the university endorses or promotes a position in communications, advertisements, programs, or campus activities.
Florida’s Surgeon General Shows the Danger of Politicizing Medicine: Florida state surgeon general Joseph Ladapo’s rejection of evidence-based policy stems from ...
scientificamerican.com/article/floridas-surgeon-general-shows-the-danger-of-politicizing-of-medicine/
Court rules Florida's 'stop woke' law restricting business diversity training is unconstitutional
pbs.org/newshour/politics/court-rules-floridas-stop-woke-law-restricting-business-diversity-training-is-unconstitutional
Quick Glance: Fl. Law 'Stop Woke Act' Blocked by Court Decision
- A federal appeals court decision on Monday prevented the enforcement of a law in Florida, supported by Governor Ron DeSantis, that limits how private companies can teach diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- According to a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, the 'Stop Woke Act' exceeds the boundaries of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in its efforts to regulate workplace trainings related to race, color, gender, and national origin.
- Julia Friedland, a spokeswoman for DeSantis, stated in a release on Tuesday that the governor's office is 'considering all options for future appeals.'
- The 'Stop Woke Act' was passed in March 2022 by the Republican-controlled Florida legislature and was a key priority for DeSantis, who labeled it as the 'Individual Freedom Measure.'
Ron DeSantis Celebrates ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Settlement That Lets LGBTQ+ Issues Be Discussed In Classrooms
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The Face of Donald Trump’s Deceptively Savvy Media Strategy: Donald Trump and Steven Cheung like to hurl insults at their political rivals ...
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DeSantis signs Live Healthy bills meant to train, retain health-care workers: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a package of bills Thursday that supporters say will help ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/21/desantis-signs-live-healthy-bills-meant-to-train-retain-health-care-workers/
How Trump muscled his way to the Republican nomination: Some of the Republican Party's most influential donors gathered 16 months ago in Las Vegas to consider ...
reuters.com/world/us/how-trump-muscled-his-way-republican-nomination-2024-03-06/
DeSantis vetoes Florida bill banning social media for most kids: DeSantis vetoed a Florida bill that would have prohibited all minors up to 15 from creating ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/03/01/florida-social-media-ban-desantis-veto/
$117.5 billion state budget pumps up education spending: $117.5 billion state budget pumps up spending on education
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/05/117-5-billion-state-budget-pumps-up-education-cuts-tolls-for-some/
Florida is seeing an increase in homelessness. A Republican bill could make it worse
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/18/florida-homelessness-bill-ron-desantis
DeSantis cites Supreme Court social media ruling in case against Andrew Warren: A new Supreme Court opinion that addressed free speech among public officials has ...
tampabay.com/news/florida/2024/03/20/lindke-v-freed-decision-ron-desantis-andrew-warren/
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To Save Our Democracy, Stop DeSantis’ Racist Education Crusade: A personal reflection on the counterrevolution against Black history from a civil rights attorney ...
commondreams.org/opinion/stop-desantis-racist-education-crusade
DeSantis expected to sign newly passed social media restrictions for Florida kids
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article286358510.html
Florida passes new-look social media legislation after DeSantis' veto: Opponents, including social media giants like Meta, have argued the bill is a violation of ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/06/florida-social-media-legislation-desantis-00145519
Florida lawmakers approve ban on social media accounts for children under 16: Florida lawmakers have fast-tracked legislation that forces social media companies ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4484985-florida-lawmakers-approve-ban-on-social-media-accounts-for-children-under-16/
Florida lawmakers pass ban on social media for kids under 16 despite constitutional concerns
nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/florida-lawmakers-pass-ban-social-media-kids-16-constitutional-concern-rcna140214
New College of Florida Hit With Rare Sanction Stemming From DeSantis’ Takeover: The New College of Florida brushed off the sanction, calling it a “headline grab ...
thedailybeast.com/new-college-of-florida-hit-with-rare-sanction-stemming-from-desantis-takeover
Paid articlePaid Florida House passes legislation that would prohibit kids under 16 from having certain social media accounts
cnn.com/2024/02/23/tech/florida-children-social-media-bill/
National college professors group sanctions New College: 'politically motivated takeover'
usatoday.com/story/news/education/2024/02/26/new-college-florida-sanctioned-national-professor-group/72746056007/
Florida Legislature passes reworked ban on social media for kids: Kids 13 and under would be banned. Teens aged 14 and 15 would need a parent’s permission.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/03/06/florida-social-media-ban-kids-legislature-desantis/
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Florida Bans Kids Under 14 From Having Social Media Accounts. Here's What's Going On
cnet.com/tech/florida-bans-kids-under-14-from-having-social-media-accounts-heres-whats-going-on/
Meet Susie Wiles, the operative trying to guide Trump through four indictments to the White House
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/meet-susie-wiles-trump-four-indictments-white-house-campaign-manager-rcna140514
DeSantis takes state plane to Indiana, South Carolina to push congressional term limits
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/20/desantis-takes-state-plane-to-indiana-south-carolina-to-push-congressional-term-limits/
US Supreme Court weighs Florida, Texas laws regulating social media companies: The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday explored free speech rights in the digital age in ...
reuters.com/legal/us-supreme-court-weigh-florida-texas-laws-constraining-social-media-companies-2024-02-26/
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Debates State Laws Impacting Social Media
- The Supreme Court grappled with laws from Republican-led states that could affect how social media platforms regulate user-generated content.
- The laws aimed to address conservative concerns about alleged political bias on social media platforms.
- While some justices questioned the laws, others cautioned against a broad ruling, highlighting potential pitfalls.
- Diverse perspectives from the justices and state lawyers were evident during the hearing, with the court's decision in these cases still pending.
Should UAE limit social media use for children after the Florida ban? - News | Khaleej Times
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Florida may crack down on left-lane driving; bill heads to DeSantis: Drivers who cruise in the left lane could get a ticket.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/02/22/florida-left-lane-drivers-slow-traffic-passing/
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Pornhub prepared to block Florida if child safety law takes effect: Florida plans to start requiring ID for porn January 1.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/pornhub-prepared-to-block-florida-if-child-safety-law-takes-effect/
DeSantis Insults His Way Off of Trump VP Shortlist: Following a brief surge in running-mate speculation, Ron DeSantis has insulted his way off Trump’s VP short ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/desantis-insults-his-way-off-of-trump-vp-short-list.html
Quick Glance: DeSantis Criticizes Trump in Private Conversation
- Ron DeSantis shared his concerns about Trump in a private call with supporters of his failed presidential bid.
- He emphasized that Trump should not engage in identity politics when selecting his running mate for 2024, but rather focus on choosing the best person for the job.
- DeSantis also expressed worries about the individuals Trump would have around him if he secures another term.
- While denying interest in being picked as vice president, DeSantis mentioned the possibility of running for president again in 2028.
Florida Republicans Push To Double Governor's Salary: A proposal in the Florida House of Representatives would match the governor's salary to that of a member of ...
newsweek.com/florida-republican-governor-ron-desantis-salary-1870191
Florida lawmakers send bill banning kids from social media to a skeptical Ron DeSantis
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article285814351.html
Florida Legislature passes revised social media ban for kids: The Florida House on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill passed by the Senate on Monday that ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/06/florida-legislature-passes-revised-social-media-ban-for-kids/
Florida bans under 14s from using social media and restricts access for under 16s in attempt to protect childr
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'There was a lot of anxiety’: Florida’s immigration crackdown is causing patients to skip care
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Editorial: Gov. DeSantis, don’t block Floridians’ access to meat alternatives: To politicians like DeSantis looking for easy targets to rile up constituents: ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/14/editorial-gov-desantis-dont-block-floridians-access-to-meat-alternatives/
Ron DeSantis allocates $25m. for Jewish Day school protection: The legislation was approved in last year's spending plan and will be distributed to 134 ...
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-785237
DeSantis, ed officials blast Miami school about permission slips for Black history event
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/15/desantis-ed-officials-blast-miami-school-about-permission-slips-for-black-history-event/
Disney appeals dismissal of free speech lawsuit as DeSantis says company should 'move on'
apnews.com/article/florida-california-disney-desantis-lgbtq-632d589e3047036db4913b706a1dc013
Quick Glance: Disney's Lawsuit Against Florida Governor Dismissed
- Disney filed a lawsuit in April, accusing Governor DeSantis of political power abuse and losing control over the area around Walt Disney World Resort.
- DeSantis signed a bill giving him new powers, leading to Disney's lawsuit being dismissed.
- Control was transferred to a board appointed by DeSantis, threatening tax hikes and land development.
- The conflict began with Disney opposing a bill by DeSantis and continues with potential appeals and a counter lawsuit by DeSantis' board.
Miami-Dade can create homeless camps after DeSantis signs bill into law
miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article286904000.html
DeSantis supports bills banning public sleeping: The bills would ban local governments from permitting homeless people to sleep on public property.
axios.com/local/miami/2024/02/07/desantis-backs-homelessness-bills
Trump Plans to Make Ron DeSantis a ‘Political Eunuch’: Trump intends to keep punishing DeSantis, even after the Florida governor surrendered and endorsed his ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/donald-trump-ron-desantis-political-eunuch-1234964428/
The pandemic may be over, but Florida’s COVID grand jury keeps investigating
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article285310967.html
Failed operation to make Ron DeSantis GOP nominee cost $168 million: The failed campaign and expansive political operation to make Florida Gov ...
apnews.com/article/desantis-2024-trump-election-campaign-25c1c062f2646020cce743acf42233a7
Quick Glance: Trump's $55 Million Legal Expenses from Donor Funds
- Two of Trump’s committees, Save America leadership PAC and the Make America Great Again PAC, spent $55.6 million on legal expenses last year.
- The Trump campaign had over $33 million in cash by the end of last year, after raising more than $19 million in the fourth quarter.
- In total, Trump had a war chest of over $70 million by the end of the year, including cash available to his allied super PAC, MAGA Inc.
- Trump has raised the majority of his campaign funds from small-dollar donors.
Social media showdown between GOP Legislature and Ron DeSantis?: Florida's legislature defied the governor by approving HB 1, the controversial social media ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/23/social-media-bill-could-spark-showdown-between-legislature-desantis/
Why still Kant? On the crisis of the humanities: The more the humanities are sidelined by new technologies, the more they spice themselves up with subjects that ...
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Ron DeSantis has beef with lab-grown meat: The “steaks” are high in the Florida Legislature, with Gov. Ron DeSantis weighing in on a pair of proposed bills that ...
wfla.com/news/florida/ron-desantis-has-beef-with-lab-grown-meat-products/
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