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Florida Cabinet moves forward with ‘anti-‘woke investments’ rule for state pension plan
DeSantis said Tuesday the economy shouldn’t be politicized.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis predicts Fried will lose primary because she used her time in office ‘to smear me on a daily basis’
DeSantis expects to face U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist in the General Election.
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Federal lawsuit will challenge Florida’s ban on Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming treatments
Medicaid is jointly funded by the federal and state governments and provides care to low-income people.
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Federal judge blocks part of Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE Act,’ calling it unconstitutional
Walker agreed with three businesses and a consultant that restrictions in the law violate the First Amendment.
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‘The governor’s authority is not unlimited’: Andrew Warren’s federal lawsuit tests DeSantis’ ability to remove elected officials
The lawsuit also seeks to test if DeSantis properly exercised his powers in suspending Warren for alleged “incompetence” and “neglect of duty.”
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Nation’s biggest asshole says he supports Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over Trump
‘He’s getting red-pilled more and more each day … I’m a DeSantis guy.’
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National Democrats take aim at voting drop box restrictions in Florida
The brief disputed Republicans’ arguments that the restrictions on drop boxes are needed to help prevent fraud.
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Florida targets UCF professor over challenge to ‘Stop WOKE’ law
The state says Cassanello does not have legal standing.
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Florida Senate gives Andrew Warren 15 days to request hearing
The Senate sent a letter Monday stemming from Gov. Ron DeSantis’ move Aug. 4 to suspend Warren.
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Tampa businessman John Kirtley among recent top donors to Ron DeSantis reelection PAC
The Friends of Ron DeSantis committee had about $125 million in cash on hand as of July 29.
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Florida moves forward with proposal to block gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youths
In preparation for Friday’s meeting, the Board of Medicine posted 1,113 pages of documents on its website related to gender-dysphoria treatment.
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A St. Pete artist is selling ‘Rhonda Santis’ stickers to benefit Equality Florida
Chad Mize is also selling shirts featuring the guv’ in drag.
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Tampa developer Edward DeBartolo Jr. among DeSantis’ top donors last week
DeSantis has piled up massive amounts of cash as he runs for re-election this year and is widely mentioned as a potential 2024 presidential candidate.
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Florida Democrats, Moms for Liberty held dueling rallies in Tampa over the weekend
Moms for Liberty and the Democratic Party held dueling weekend events at downtown Tampa hotels connected by a pedestrian bridge.
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At Tampa Moms for Liberty summit, Florida Gov. DeSantis calls for more conservative school boards
One of DeSantis’ overarching prerogatives is to prevent what he calls “indoctrination” in the classroom.
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Abortion law opponents object to fast-tracking legal fight over Florida law
“Florida’s Constitution anticipates district courts deciding constitutional challenges before Supreme Court review.”
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Right-wing religious groups, bigots celebrate proposed Florida rule to bar gender-affirming care under Medicaid
Friday’s meeting drew more than 150 people, with supporters of the proposed rule —- many of them sporting “Let Kids Be Kids” decals
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Federal judge allows educators, student to challenge Florida’s law restricting race instruction
The plaintiffs filed the lawsuit April 22, arguing that it violated First Amendment rights and was unconstitutionally vague.
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After string of fentanyl-related deaths in rural Florida, state officials are searching for answers
The level of counterfeit drugs on the street is “higher than it was before.”
