DeSantis: Disney ‘Chose the Wrong guy’

DeSantis: Disney ‘Chose the Wrong guy’

Daniel Molina
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April 21, 2022
DeSantis is expressing that “if Disney wants to pick a fight, they chose the wrong guy.”
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Eskamani Calls DeSantis ‘Authoritarian Trash’

Eskamani Calls DeSantis ‘Authoritarian Trash’

Daniel Molina
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April 20, 2022
Democratic lawmakers are chiding the Governor with Florida Rep. Anna V. Eskamani (D) calling DeSantis’ call “authoritarian trash.”
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Move Against Disney Shows DeSantis Clout

Move Against Disney Shows DeSantis Clout

News Service of Florida
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April 19, 2022
TALLAHASSEE --- Bowing to Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Florida Legislature on Tuesday advanced two proposals aimed at punishing Walt Disney Co. for criticizing a controversial new law restricting instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation in public schools --- a measure critics have dubbed the “don’t say gay” bill. DeSantis added the bills to a […]
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Florida Democratic Lawmaker Calls DeSantis a Racist

Florida Democratic Lawmaker Calls DeSantis a Racist

Javier Manjarres
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April 19, 2022
A large group of Democratic activists and state legislators, including, Sens. Shevrin Jones, Lauren Book, and Rosalind Osgood, and Representatives Dottie Joseph, Felicia Robinson,  and Angie Dixon, all defiantly spoke out against Gov. Ron DeSantis, some calling him racist over his special session to address redistricting congressional maps.
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Bovo Says Mail-in Ballots Compromised 2020 Presidential Election

Bovo Says Mail-in Ballots Compromised 2020 Presidential Election

Javier Manjarres
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April 19, 2022
During Senator Marco Rubio’s roundtable discussion with members of the Colombian community in Broward County to talk about their native Colombia, Hialeah Mayor Esteban Bovo warned that Democrats or Socialists could use new COVID infections to make the case for implementing another across-the-board mail-in ballot system. “There is a trap there,” said Mayor Bovo about […]
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Speaker Pelosi Endorses Crist for Governor

Speaker Pelosi Endorses Crist for Governor

Daniel Molina
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April 18, 2022
Pelosi, who was just sanctioned by Russia, released a video “personally asking” voters to support Crist as he challenges Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R).
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Rubio Calls 'Don't say gay' Proponents 'a Bunch of Liars' (VIDEO)

Rubio Calls 'Don't say gay' Proponents 'a Bunch of Liars' (VIDEO)

Javier Manjarres
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April 18, 2022
Weston—U.S. Senator Marco Rubio was asked about his thoughts regarding the Parental Rights in Education bill, aka, the "Don't say gay" bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed into law.
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Crist: ‘Florida Deserves Better’ Than DeSantis

Crist: ‘Florida Deserves Better’ Than DeSantis

Daniel Molina
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April 14, 2022
Crist argues that DeSantis should be voted out of office because “Florida deserves better.”
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DeSantis Signs Abortion Bill, Says Democrats Advocating for Late-Term Abortions

DeSantis Signs Abortion Bill, Says Democrats Advocating for Late-Term Abortions

Javier Manjarres
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April 14, 2022
After the Republican-led state legislature voted and passed the controversial Reducing Fetal and Infant Mortality Act (HB 5) during the 2022 legislative session, Gov. Ron DeSantis followed through with his pledge to sign the anti-abortion bill into law.
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DeSantis in Position to Sign SB 2508 Into Law

DeSantis in Position to Sign SB 2508 Into Law

Jim McCool
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April 14, 2022
While Governor DeSantis (R-FL) previously indicated his disapproval of  SB 2508, it appears as if he will sign teh bill into law in the coming weeks. Gov. DeSantis previously disputed the bill for some contextual language that he disagreed with.  DeSantis' primary concern was prioritizing Everglades restoration efforts and funding and even received pushback from […]
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Taddeo Calls for Democrats to 'Sit out' Special Session

Taddeo Calls for Democrats to 'Sit out' Special Session

Daniel Molina
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April 14, 2022
State Senator Annette Taddeo (D), who’s challenging DeSantis for the top post in Florida, is calling on Democrats to “sit out the next special session.”
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Republican Legislature Signals Support for DeSantis's New Congressional Map

Republican Legislature Signals Support for DeSantis's New Congressional Map

Javier Manjarres
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April 13, 2022
As expected, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will get his way during next week's special session to address the congressional redistricting process.
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Progressive Groups Challenge Family First Alimony Reform Bill

Progressive Groups Challenge Family First Alimony Reform Bill

Javier Manjarres
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April 13, 2022
Just as national Conservative and Christian organizations support SB 1796, the Alimony Reform bill that will be landing on Gov. Ron DeSantis’s desk for signing, Progressive groups are expressing their opposition to the measure. 
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Senate Democrats Call for Special Session Over Property Insurance Laws

Senate Democrats Call for Special Session Over Property Insurance Laws

Jim McCool
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April 12, 2022
While a special session is being called in order to address congressional redistricting maps in the state of Florida, we may see a second special session this year in the coming weeks. Florida Senate Democrats are calling for a special session over property insurance laws. In a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), Democrats described […]
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Florida Legislature to Entertain DeSantis's Congressional Map

Florida Legislature to Entertain DeSantis's Congressional Map

Daniel Molina
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April 12, 2022
The Florida legislature has granted Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) the chance to provide a draft of the redistricting map, which has angered Democrats statewide.
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DeSantis Signs Fatherhood Bill

DeSantis Signs Fatherhood Bill

Jackson Bakich
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April 11, 2022
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed HB 7065 on Monday, a measure that includes approximately $70 million in funding to promote involved fatherhood in the Sunshine State. The funding is allotted to the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and the Department of Children and Families (DCF). The bill includes “educational programs, mentorship programs, and one-on-one support […]
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Florida's Alimony Reform Bill Backed by Big Conservative Groups

Florida's Alimony Reform Bill Backed by Big Conservative Groups

Javier Manjarres
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April 10, 2022
Family First Senate Alimony Bill 1796 is garnering unprecedented support from Conservative and Christian-based organizations across the country.
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State Senator Jones Agrees with DeSantis on New Testing Procedures

State Senator Jones Agrees with DeSantis on New Testing Procedures

Jackson Bakich
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April 7, 2022
State Senator Shevrin Jones (D-FL) approved of Governor Ron DeSantis’ (R-FL) decision to eliminate FSA (Florida Standards Assessment) in the Sunshine State. The FSA was a long, drawn-out, once-a-year style of testing. The intent of the new system that will be put forward is to shorten the length of tests, and to test in a […]
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