Tag : Ron DeSantis

Gov. DeSantis signs bill to expand school voucher program to all Florida students | Florida News | Orlando

click to enlarge Photo via Ron DeSantis/Twitter Calling the measure a “game changer,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday quickly signed…

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Fight over Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law goes to federal appeals court | Florida News | Orlando

click to enlarge Photo via Aileen Perilla for Orlando Weekly A challenge to a 2022 law restricting classroom instruction on…

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Florida House passes ‘Live Local Act,’ which bans rent control, gives tax breaks to developers | Florida News | Orlando

With approval Friday from the Florida House, Senate President Kathleen Passidomo’s $711 million effort to make housing more affordable for…

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‘Why are we going after children?’: Sen. Victor Torres blasts Florida bill to block care for trans youths | Florida News | Orlando

click to enlarge photo via myfloridahouse.gov As Florida remains embroiled in legislative debate and fear, lawmakers continue to advance contentious…

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Florida families file federal lawsuit against state’s trans youth care ban | Florida News | Orlando

click to enlarge Four families filed a federal lawsuit Thursday challenging rules adopted by Florida medical boards that prohibit doctors…

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Gov. DeSantis’ travel records would be kept secret from the public under new bill | Florida News | Orlando

click to enlarge Photo via Ron DeSantis/Twitter Travel records involving Gov. Ron DeSantis and his family would be shielded from…

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Florida Senate panel advances bill cracking down on drag shows | Florida News | Orlando

click to enlarge Amid a crackdown by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration on drag-show performances, a Senate panel on Tuesday gave…

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Florida House bill expands private school vouchers to all students, including home-schooled students | Florida News | Orlando

click to enlarge The Republican-controlled House on Friday passed a measure that would make every Florida student eligible for taxpayer-backed…

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Florida trans youth can no longer start gender-affirming care, as treatment ban takes effect | Florida News | Orlando

click to enlarge Photo by Matt Keller Lehman Fight for Trans Rights rally on Saturday, March 11, at City Hall…

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Florida bill that would eliminate DEI programs moves forward, despite student pleas | Florida News | Orlando

click to enlarge Photo via Ron DeSantis/Twitter A controversial bill that would carry out Gov. Ron DeSantis’ push to eliminate…

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