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Florida House Republicans move forward with DeSantis’ plan to bolster ban on so-called ‘sanctuary cities’

The House bill needs approval from the Judiciary Committee before it could go to the full House.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida February 18, 2022August 3, 2023

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Analysis: Signatures of Florida voters whose registration was changed to Republican are noticeably different than prior samples

DeSantis said any illicit party changes should be investigated, and a recent case involving the governor himself demonstrated his tough-on-the-issue stance

by Alexander Lugo, Daniella Sevares and Fresh Take Florida February 18, 2022August 5, 2025

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DeSantis now backs taking $200 million from Florida schools that mandated masks

The plan is part of a proposed $105 billion state budget that the House is poised to approve Wednesday.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida February 15, 2022August 3, 2023

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DeSantis against massive budget cuts to Florida school districts that required masks, says he’d rather let them be sued

The proposal would redirect the $200 million to districts that did not require students to wear masks.

by News Service of Florida February 14, 2022August 3, 2023

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‘Take that to the bank’: DeSantis threatens to veto Florida congressional map

DeSantis’ proposal, while different, also could give Republicans 18 seats.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida February 14, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida Supreme Court slaps down DeSantis request for redistricting opinion

The governor’s office quickly said it accepted the decision.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida February 10, 2022August 3, 2023

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With nearly 4,500 vacancies, Florida faces a massive teacher shortage

State lawmakers this year are pursuing the continuation of a plan to raise minimum teacher salaries to $47,500.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida February 10, 2022June 28, 2025

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Florida Surgeon General won’t say if he’s been vaccinated during tense Senate confirmation hearing

Sen. Randolph Bracy, D-Ocoee, said Ladapo’s “policy positions are dangerous.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida February 9, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida Senate moves ahead with controversial ‘don’t say gay’ bill

“I don’t want the schools to kind of be a playground for ideological disputes,” DeSantis said Tuesday.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida February 9, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida Gov. DeSantis endorses controversial ‘don’t say gay’ bill

The proposal (SB 1834), filed by Sen. Dennis Baxley, R-Ocala, is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Education Committee.

by News Service of Florida February 8, 2022August 3, 2023

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In new lawsuit, Florida activist groups argue lawmakers knew voting law would adversely impact people of color

“I can’t honestly say that, 40 years later, that it is easier to register to vote because African Americans and Latinos are constantly fighting these barriers.”

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida February 4, 2022August 3, 2023