Floridians will save on items ranging from diapers and gasoline to auto racing tickets and energy efficient appliances under a $1 billion tax cut package signed into law by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday.
Author: BRENDAN FARRINGTON
Voting groups sue over Ron DeSantis-drawn Florida congressional map
Voting rights groups sued Florida on Friday over a congressional map drawn by Gov. Ron DeSantis and passed by the GOP-controlled Legislature, saying it will diminish the state’s Black representation and benefit Republicans.
Florida Senate OKs Gov. DeSantis’ congressional map
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A new congressional map submitted by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office that will likely swing Florida’s representation in Washington even further to the GOP was approved by the state Senate on Wednesday. The House is e…
Florida Gov. DeSantis vetoes new congressional maps
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the state’s newly draw congressional maps Tuesday and lawmakers will hold a special session in April to redraw the maps. The veto puts more pressure on the Republican-dominated …
Florida high court refuses DeSantis request on redistricting
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Supreme Court told Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday it will not answer his question on whether a Black congressman’s district is unconstitutional, saying it’s too complicated to simply answer in an adv…
Florida could shield whites from ‘discomfort’ of racist past
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A bill pushed by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that would prohibit public schools and private businesses from making white people feel “discomfort” when they teach students or train employees about disc…
DeSantis: Freedom is good, COVID mandates, lockdowns are bad
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made it clear in his State of the State speech Tuesday that he likes teachers, first responders and freedom and he doesn’t like Dr. Anthony Fauci, critical race theory, abortion, illegal immigrat…
Florida sues Biden administration over immigration policy
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida filed suit against President Joe Biden’s administration Tuesday claiming his immigration policy is illegal, and Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an order barring state agencies from assisting with the relocation of …
Florida abortion bill replicates Texas’ sweeping ban
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — An abortion bill similar to one signed into law in Texas was filed in Florida on Wednesday that would ban most abortions in the state and would allow lawsuits against doctors who violate it. The legislation filed by Republican…
Dr. Jospeh Ladapo, new Florida surgeon general, on COVID: ‘We’re done with fear’
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis named a UCLA doctor and health policy researcher who shares his approach to managing the coronavirus pandemic to serve as the state’s surgeon general Tuesday. Like DeSantis, Dr. Jospeh Lada…