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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis doubles down on his stance to eliminate property taxes
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Florida Republican leaders are doubling down on their efforts to help homeowners save on their taxes.
on Apr 1
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DeSantis advocates for Constitutional Convention on Idaho, Montana tour
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DeSantis wants amendments to the U.S. Constitution to implement term limits and require Congress to balance its budget. He thinks those changes are the only way the country will stop running at a budget deficit.
on Mar 30
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Florida lawmakers may roll back child labor protections again this year
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The rollback would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to work full-time, including late nights and days longer than eight-hour even on school nights without required breaks.
on Mar 26
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Florida AG Uthmeier files lawsuit against Target for DEI, Pride initiatives
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Uthmeier is arguing the company violated the Securities Exchange Act by not disclosing the “know risks” of its DEI and Pride month initiatives.
on Feb 21
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Florida immigration advocates have created a rapid response hotline
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RAISE, a coalition of Florida-based nonprofits and community groups, helps people experiencing ICE enforcement. The RAISE hotline is 888-600-5762.
on Feb 7
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DeSantis and his allies crank up the opposition to Amendment 3, recreational marijuana for adults
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Earlier in this election season, polls showed Amendment 3 passing easily — but since DeSantis and his allies have been working to oppose it, the campaign has tightened
on Nov 5
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President Biden visits Keaton Beach to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Helene
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Biden visited Taylor County where Hurricane Helene made landfall last month.
on Oct 4
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Bipartisan outrage over state parks could help protect and fund them
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"No matter what your political beliefs are, you love Florida parks"
on Aug 31
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An appeals court approves Florida's ban on transgender care for minors
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The law that was revived prohibits transgender minors from being prescribed puberty blockers and hormonal treatments, even with their parents’ permission.
on Aug 28
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A federal judge has refused Florida's request to block a Title IX rule
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A judge won't grant a preliminary injunction against a new federal rule about sex-based discrimination in education programs.
on Jul 31
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This LGBTQ-affirming church in Sarasota helps its members keep the faith
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At First Congregational United Church of Christ in Sarasota, supporting and serving the LGBTQ+ community has been part of its mission for decades.
on Jul 15
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Florida's ban on Medicaid coverage for transgender treatments goes to appeal
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Gov. DeSantis and other Republican leaders across the country have made a priority of trying to restrict treatments for transgender people with gender dysphoria.
on May 15
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DeSantis says Florida will challenge Title IX transgender protections
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The new rules say the 1972 law to protect women's rights in schools also applies to sexual orientation and gender identity. Gov. Ron DeSantis says, "We will not comply."
on Apr 29
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The University of Florida threatens student protesters with suspension and banishment
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UF says pro-Palestinian student demonstrators could be suspended and even banished from campus for three years. Employees and professors who break the rules could be fired.
on Apr 27
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'We are currently underprepared': Florida lawmakers want to grow the state’s National Guard
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Officials must first take it up with the federal government.
on Mar 12, 2024
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A bill requiring stricter background checks for State Guardsmen awaits DeSantis' signature
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The Legislature unanimously approved the measure Tuesday, March 5th.
on Mar 12, 2024
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A federal appeals court rejected restrictions in a 2022 law Gov. DeSantis dubbed the “Stop WOKE Act”
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A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the restrictions violated First Amendment rights
on Mar 5, 2024
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Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed a bill banning kids under 16 from social media
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DeSantis has previously signaled he would oppose the bill, citing concerns that the legislation failed to give parents a say.
on Mar 3, 2024