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Florida Gov. DeSantis says he supports term limits for U.S Supreme Court, if congress does it too
“If you’re going to do it, do it for everybody in office,” he said.
Gov. Ron DeSantis
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Florida real estate groups sue over law banning Chinese nationals from trying to buy homes
The lawsuit, filed in Miami, contends that the law violates the federal Fair Housing Act and part of the Florida Constitution.
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Florida looks to limit book bans from people who don’t have kids in school
Under the tweaks to the bill approved by senators Tuesday, the proposal seeks to limit certain people to one book objection per month.
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Florida Senate backs proposal to teach kindergarteners about threats of communism
Florida students currently can get lessons on communism in high-school social studies courses or in a seventh-grade civics and government course.
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‘How would that work?’: Gov. DeSantis casts doubts on new Florida bill making it illegal to hog left lane
The bill would set fines up to $158.
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DeSantis calls for more parental control, as Florida Legislature passes blanket social media ban for kids under 16
“Parents need to have a role in this,” he said at a news conference. He added, “We can’t say 100% of the uses are bad.”
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Hillsborough County transgender teachers file federal lawsuit challenging new Florida law restricting pronouns
The three teachers have also filed discrimination complaints with federal labor officials.
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Plaintiffs again seek lawmaker documents in ‘Stop WOKE Act’ appeal
The panel, in a 2-1 decision issued Oct. 30, overturned a ruling by Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker.
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A federal judge grants class-action status in a Florida trans treatment case
The state argued that class certification would be “entirely inappropriate.”
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Florida Gov. DeSantis expresses support for Israel, proposes increased sanctions on Iran
“I have never even heard of a state sanctioning a foreign country…”
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Florida bans AP psychology courses over gender identity, sexual orientation, says College Board
“The state has said districts are free to teach AP Psychology only if it excludes any mention of these essential topics,” the College Board said.
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Judge strikes down Florida’s ban on Medicaid funding for transgender care
“Same record, same findings and conclusions,” Hinkle’s 54-page ruling said. “Gender identity is real.”
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DeSantis signs bill allowing Florida landlords to charge tenants a monthly non-refundable fee in lieu of a security deposit
The bill (HB 133), which lawmakers approved in April, was one of 12 measures that DeSantis signed Friday.
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Florida’s new election bill immediately challenged in federal court
hile the League of Women Voters filed one lawsuit, another was filed Wednesday by a coalition of groups such as the NAACP, Disability Rights Florida and Alianza for Progress.
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Federal appeals court is urged to hear a Florida elections law fight
The request came after a divided panel of the Atlanta-based appeals court last month overturned much of a district judge’s ruling against the law.
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Over three dozen voting-rights group urge DeSantis to veto major Florida elections bill
The proposal (SB 7050) also would help clear the way for DeSantis to run for president in 2024.
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Florida’s State Board of Education will consider publishing a list of banned books
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a measure (HB 1069) passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature during the 2023 session that, in part, will bolster last year’s law.
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Florida Agriculture Commissioner says farmers will face ‘challenges,’ amid new immigration crackdown
The law requires businesses to use the federal E-Verify system to check employees’ immigration status.
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Disney cancels plans for massive Central Florida project amid feud with Gov. DeSantis
Disney most recently sued DeSantis for his “campaign of government retaliation.”
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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill banning gender-affirming care, drag shows, preferred pronouns, and more
DeSantis also signed a bill that will give the governor and state education officials increased authority over the Florida High School Athletic Association.