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New Tampa billboard welcomes travelers to the ‘Don’t Say Gay or Trans’ state
The Tampa billboard went live on April 19.
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Now that Florida Gov. DeSantis signed Disney bill, who assumes the debt?
“We’re going to take care of all that. Don’t worry. We have everything thought out.”
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‘Nothing short of extortion’: Dems rip Florida GOP for Disney World drama
Senate President Wilton Simpson blamed Disney for the legislation “by bringing attention onto themselves.”
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Move against Disney shows Florida Gov. DeSantis’ grip on Republican Party
“To govern by revenge, to govern for punishment is not governing. It’s authoritarianism. It’s fascism.”
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DeSantis is now going after Disney World’s self-governing special district
“His real purpose is to punish Disney for having the nerve to stand up and say, “Don’t say gay is wrong.'”
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Disney donated $125K to Florida GOP at the start of the Legislative Session
Disney’s contributions to the RPOF accounted for more than half of the company’s donations in Florida during the first quarter of 2022.
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Federal lawsuit filed against Florida’s controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
The 80-page complaint alleges that the law violates constitutional free-speech and equal-protection rights.
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Actor Ron Perlman calls Florida Gov. DeSantis a ‘Nazi pig’ over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
“First Amendment, read about it, then run for office, you piece of shit. “
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‘Litigation is coming’: Equality Florida pledges lawsuit against ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
“Litigation is coming. And it will be swift and fierce, and we believe successful.”
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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, complains about leftist ‘sloganeering’
“It is an attack on Florida’s LGBTQ+ community and our teachers,” Book said in a statement.
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Walt Disney CEO says company is pausing political donations following controversy over Florida’s ‘parental rights’ bill
After Wednesday’s meeting, Disney was soon caught in between the crossfire from both DeSantis and an LGBTQ+ advocacy group.
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St. Petersburg activists plan rally against state’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill this weekend
The community plans to protest against Florida HB 1557 and SB 1834 from 4 to 6 p.m at the steps of the St. Petersburg City Hall.
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Despite protests, Florida Senate poised to pass ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
Critics of the measure have objected to Baxley’s use of the term “social engineering.”
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Florida Senate will vote on controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
The bill says classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity “may not occur” in kindergarten through third-grade.
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Florida House passes controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill
The Senate Appropriations Committee is expected to take up the House bill on Monday.
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Florida Republicans are on the verge of passing controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay,’ and CRT bills
The House is poised to pass the measures Thursday, after GOP members on Tuesday rejected dozens of proposed changes filed by Democrats.
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Florida Republicans advance ‘don’t say gay’ bill
The House Judiciary Committee voted 13-7 along party lines to approve the proposal (HB 1557).
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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.