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Ron DeSantis
DeSantis, Cabinet Designate Major Muslim American Group as “Terrorist”
Florida Republicans have spent months maneuvering to grant DeSantis the authority to ban the group.
Florida Homeowners Are Paying the Price of a Broken Disaster System
Floridians pay some of the country's highest property insurance premiums, averaging $4,200 to $5,700 a year.
Black and African Studies Programs Are Disappearing From College Campuses
Over a dozen public and private colleges and universities in the US have closed, merged, or scaled back these programs.
Jury Finds DeSantis Admin Diverted $10M Marked for Poor Children to GOP Coffers
The funds were given to Florida from a settlement with a company that was overcharging Medicaid for prescription drugs.
Floridians’ Fights Against Flock Cameras and AI Are Shaking Up State Politics
Public backlash has pushed some counties to pull funding for Flock cameras and issue moratoriums on data centers.
Florida Farmworkers Exposed to Scorching Heat and Pesticides
Gov. Ron DeSantis banned local governments from implementing heat protections for outdoor workers two years ago.
Federal Appeals Court Affirms Florida’s “Stop WOKE Act” Is Unconstitutional
The law, championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, aims to restrict certain teachings concerning race and diversity.
Florida Bars Undocumented Students From State Colleges
Over 49,000 undocumented students are currently enrolled in Florida colleges.
Florida Law Banning Local Net-Zero Emissions Policies Will Take Effect July 1
Some worry the law could have a chilling effect on other local policies aimed at moving the state toward cleaner energy.
Florida Shuts Down Alligator Alcatraz After a Year of Lawsuits and Brutality
After using $1 billion to brutalize immigrants, “Alligator Alcatraz” has been emptied. Its victims still need justice.