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The Latest Breaking News from Ron DeSantis

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are almost certain to win their parties’ nominations and face off in November.

The Texas Tribune

Forget Disney World, Ron DeSantis takes on Spring Break

While his battle with Disney still rages, the right-wing governor has big plans to keep the traditional college celebration in check.

The Street

‘Greatest first amendment sin’: appeals court condemns Florida’s Stop Woke Act

Three-judge panel blocks Ron DeSantis’s 2022 act banning employers from mandatory diversity training in scathing ruling

The Guardian - US

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Florida to deploy state troopers during spring break to deter ‘lawlessness’

Crackdown led by Governor Ron DeSantis comes after 2023 saw two deadly shootings, 488 arrests and 230 people charged with felonies

The Guardian - US

Trump judge torches "Stop Woke" law

Banning speech on political topics is "bad," banning speech based on political viewpoints is "worse," court rules

Salon

Matt Rempe is fighting the entire NHL. Will it boost or harm the league?

The ‘enforcer’ role had looked like it was slowly being eliminated from professional hockey. Then a hulking New York Rangers rookie emerged

The Guardian - US

DeSantis Vetoed a Social Media Age-Verification Law, but That Doesn't Mean He Won't Sign a New One

A law forcing kids off social media sites is still likely coming to Florida.

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U. of Florida axes DEI office under GOP-led law aimed at ridding similar programs

The University of Florida is eliminating its chief diversity officer position, scrapping the program's staff jobs because of a new law passed last year that was pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

WEKU

Florida is swamped by disease outbreaks as quackery replaces science

The state is in the grip of a measles outbreak, yet Joseph Ladapo, the surgeon general, continues to ignore medical science to stop it

The Guardian - US

University of Florida terminating all diversity, equity and inclusion positions

Move is to comply with state law passed by Governor Ron DeSantis that prohibits public funding of DEI programs

The Guardian - US

Governor Desantis Signs Legislation Allowing Release Of Epstein Grand Jury Testimony

Georgia mourns nursing student's murder, immigration debate reignites, Governor DeSantis advocates for accountability, supports releasing Epstein case test...

Top News

How media primary coverage helps Trump

The press has decided which Republican primary candidates to focus on from 2012 until now

Salon

Florida is releasing Jeffrey Epstein's grand jury report

Jeffrey Epstein was a wealthy financier, who was charged with paying dozens of girls over many years for sex. He died in a jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges.

WEKU

Texas and Florida Say the First Amendment Must Be Sacrificed to Save It

Supreme Court arguments about two social media laws highlight a dangerous conflation of state and private action.

Reason

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The Guardian - US

Professors’ union sanctions Florida college over ‘political’ DeSantis takeover

Vote to sanction New College follows investigation into governor’s ‘politically, racially, and ideologically motivated attacks’

Reason

States Try To Strip Sex From Literature in Libraries, Schools

These aren't outright bans. But they still can chill free speech and academic freedom.

International Business Times

US Supreme Court To Hear Key Social Media Content Control Cases

Texas and Florida are pushing for laws preventing platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube from removing user posts, even those that may promote hate speech or misinformation about elections.

The Street

Forget DeSantis, Disney plans to take down Universal’s new park

Comcast's Universal Studios is building Epic Universe, a third Florida theme park designed to help it rival Disney World, and the Mouse House finally has its answer.

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Ballotpedia

Missouri is one of 12 states with potential abortion-related ballot measures in 2024, with measures confirmed on the ballot in three other states.

Missouri voters may decide on a citizen-initiated constitutional amendment providing a state constitutional right to abortion in Nov. 2024.

The Guardian - US

South Carolina Republican primary: when to expect results and what they can tell us

Former South Carolina governor and UN ambassador Nikki Haley makes a stand on home turf against former boss Donald Trump

Ballotpedia

2,000+ election-related bills so far in 2024

Welcome to the Friday, February 23, Brew.

International Business Times

Florida Lawmakers Pass Kids' Social Media Ban, Bill Heads To Governor

The controversial legislation seeks to protect children's mental health against the "addictive features" of such platforms, amid fears over online dangers including from sexual predators, cyber bullying and teen suicide.

International Business Times

DeSantis Dismisses Being Trump's VP, Eyes Future Presidential Run

"People were mentioning me [as his vice president]. I'm not doing that," DeSantis asserted during a call with his supporters.

International Business Times

Florida Lawmakers Push To Ban Social Media For Children Under 16

Florida moved Thursday towards enacting what would be one of the strictest bans on children's use of social media in the United States after the state Senate passed a bill to keep those under 16 off such platforms.

The Guardian - US

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s VP shortlist: ‘He had better bookings on Celebrity Apprentice’

Late-night host discusses Biden’s visit to LA, Trump’s running mate shortlist and the ex-president’s $350m civil fraud penalty

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