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DeSantis says tax-funded site against abortion measure โabove boardโ; critics call it โdesperationโ
Read full article: DeSantis says tax-funded site against abortion measure โabove boardโ; critics call it โdesperationโTaking questions from members of the media, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis responded to critics of a taxpayer-funded website that appears to campaign against an upcoming ballot measure to put abortion rights in the stateโs constitution.
Florida Democrats voice support for Kamala Harris presidential run
Read full article: Florida Democrats voice support for Kamala Harris presidential runFlorida Democrats held a virtual news conference Monday, where they voiced their support for Vice President Kamala Harris taking on former President Donald Trump in the presidential race.
Republican lawmakers are backing dozens of bills targeting diversity efforts on campus and elsewhere
Read full article: Republican lawmakers are backing dozens of bills targeting diversity efforts on campus and elsewhereDiversity initiatives would be defunded or banned from universities and other public institutions under a slate of bills pending in Republican-led legislatures, with some lawmakers counting on the issue resonating with voters in this election year.
DeSantis' State of the State address might be as much for Iowa voters as it is for Floridians
Read full article: DeSantis' State of the State address might be as much for Iowa voters as it is for FloridiansRepublican Gov. Ron DeSantisโ upcoming State of the State address is supposed to be about Floridaโs future.
As Farmers Insurance pulls out, Florida CFO slams company as โwoke,โ Dems unload on GOP
Read full article: As Farmers Insurance pulls out, Florida CFO slams company as โwoke,โ Dems unload on GOPThe fallout continues after another major insurance company chose to pull out of Floridaโs ailing property insurance market.
Permitless gun carry bill gaining traction in Tallahassee amid Republican supermajority
Read full article: Permitless gun carry bill gaining traction in Tallahassee amid Republican supermajorityThis week, Republicans in the Florida state legislature are closing in on their goal of getting a permit-less gun carry bill on Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk.
DeSantis expected to sign property insurance bill
Read full article: DeSantis expected to sign property insurance billFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the property insurance bill which creates a $1 billion reinsurance fund and rewrites rules on coverage denials and attorney fees, in a move to lower rising costs of property insurance and insurer losses.
WATCH LIVE: Florida House debates property insurance legislation
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Florida House debates property insurance legislationFloridaโs Republican lawmakers have the majority to pass a state bill that Democrats fear could end up hurting homeowners who are already struggling to cover their cost of living.
Divisions surface after Republican wipeout in Florida
Read full article: Divisions surface after Republican wipeout in FloridaThe ripple effects of the Republican wipeout in Florida continued Sunday. Earlier this week, Manny Diaz, the chairman of the Florida Democratic Party, blamed the midterm losses on a lack of support from Democrats nationwide.
Florida legislative divide: Bills spark debates about racism, sexual identity
Read full article: Florida legislative divide: Bills spark debates about racism, sexual identityThe Florida legislative divide continued on Wednesday in Tallahassee, as Democratic lawmakers challenged Republicans who have the votes to pass controversial laws that Gov. Ron DeSantis is likely to sign as he campaigns for reelection.