Tag : Ron DeSantis

Florida takes a first step toward introducing partisan school-board elections, limit on member terms | Florida News | Orlando

click to enlarge A Florida House panel on Tuesday took a first step toward shifting to partisan school-board elections and…

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Guys like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have nothing to offer but rage | Views + Opinions | Orlando

click to enlarge Photo by Joey Roulette Throw the book at 'em, gov. The danger was never just Donald Trump.…

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Gov. DeSantis hints at cutting ties with College Board, getting rid of AP classes in Florida | Florida News | Orlando

Photo via Ron DeSantis/Twitter As a feud over an African American studies course continues between Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration and…

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Florida legislature gives DeSantis permission and a budget to transport migrants out of state to so-called ‘sanctuary’ areas | Florida News | Orlando

click to enlarge After a sometimes emotional debate about immigrants and the nation’s border policies, state lawmakers gave final approval…

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Florida Senate passes Gov. DeSantis’ bills for migrant flight program and election fraud prosecution | Florida News | Orlando

click to enlarge Photo via Ron DeSantis/Twitter Backing priorities of Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Florida Senate on Wednesday passed bills…

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Florida lawmakers back bill to fund DeSantis’ migrant flight program | Florida News | Orlando

click to enlarge Nearly five months after Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration sparked controversy by flying about 50 migrants from Texas…

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Federal judge rules against DeSantis’ request for minors to undergo mental examinations in transgender coverage lawsuit | Florida News | Orlando

click to enlarge Two minors who are plaintiffs in a challenge to a state rule prohibiting Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming…

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Under new proposal, Disney’s Reedy Creek would be renamed, and DeSantis would handpick its board | Orlando Area News | Orlando

click to enlarge The Florida House on Monday proposed an overhaul of the Reedy Creek Improvement District that would give…

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Orlando venue Plaza Live threatened with loss of liquor license over hosting drag show last year | Orlando Area News | Orlando

Photo courtesy Plaza Live/Facebook The Plaza Live may have its liquor license pulled by a preening Governor Florida Gov. Ron…

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Florida Gov. DeSantis plans to defund diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at state universities | Florida News | Orlando

click to enlarge Photo via Ron DeSantis/Twitter Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday rolled out a slate of higher-education proposals that…

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