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Election Updates: Biden to campaign in Florida, keeping the focus on abortion.
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/23/us/pennsylvania-primaries-biden-trump
Quick Glance: Newsom Proposes Law to Aid Arizonans in Getting Abortions in California
- California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) announced plans to introduce legislation to assist Arizonans in obtaining abortions in his state following a recent decision by the Arizona Supreme Court allowing a near-total abortion ban from 1864 to take effect.
- The emergency legislation aims to expedite the licenses of Arizona abortion providers to treat patients in California and will be presented this week through the legislature's women's caucus.
- Newsom emphasized the importance of a prompt response to Republican-led abortion restrictions, criticizing the GOP for their stance. His political action committee is funding ads against bills limiting abortion access.
- Newsom intends to campaign on the abortion issue in swing states Arizona and Nevada to support a Democratic win in the presidential election and Senate control, calling President Trump a liar regarding his position on nationwide abortion bans.
US appeals court split over Florida ban on Chinese citizens owning property: A U.S. appeals court on Friday appeared divided over whether to block a Florida law ...
reuters.com/legal/government/us-appeals-court-split-over-florida-ban-chinese-citizens-owning-property-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
DeSantis signs bill mandating kindergartners learn history of communism: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will lead to the history of communism being taught ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/desantis-signs-bill-mandating-kindergartners-learn-history-of-communism/
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs school chaplain bills, says Satanists not welcome - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/18/ron-desantis-school-chaplain-bill-satanic-temple/7531713472593/
Migrants shipped to Martha's Vineyard by Gov. Ron DeSantis given crime victim visas
nypost.com/2024/04/23/us-news/migrants-shipped-to-marthas-vineyard-by-gov-ron-desantis-given-crime-victim-visas/
Equity shift in foreclosures: A tale of 2008 vs. 2024 | Opinion: Homeowners in foreclosure today have more to loose than back in 2008 | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/article287906115.html
Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis running for re-election : A Florida prosecutor who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for refusing to enforce state ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4597685-florida-prosecutor-suspended-desantis-reelection/
Editorial: School chaplains law crosses a sacred line in Florida: Florida's new school chaplaincy program is a direct affront to the separation of church ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/23/school-chaplains-law-crosses-a-sacred-line-in-florida-editorial/
DeSantis approval on the upswing; Republicans like idea of Casey DeSantis for governor
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/18/desantis-approval-on-the-upswing-republicans-like-idea-of-casey-desantis-for-governor/
DeSantis signs bill limiting book objections in school libraries: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a new bill into law Tuesday that limits the ability of ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4598565-desantis-signs-bill-limiting-book-objections-in-school-libraries/
DeSantis says Florida amendment would allow abortions ‘until birth.’ What’s true?
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/19/desantis-says-florida-amendment-would-allow-abortions-until-birth-whats-true/
Editorial: The cruelty of exposing outdoor workers to extreme heat: Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed House Bill 433, which prevents local governments from putting in ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/20/outdoor-workers-extreme-heat-editorial/
Florida plans $850 million in Everglades restoration projects in next year: Florida officials and environmental advocates on Earth Day touted major progress ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/22/florida-plans-850-million-in-everglades-restoration-projects-in-next-year/
Can DeSantis-ousted prosecutor Andrew Warren win reelection?: At Tampa’s Martin Luther King Jr. Parade last year — a must-attend event for local pols — here came ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/21/its-official-andrew-warren-is-running-now-does-he-have-chance/
DeSantis signs law forbidding local governments from setting heat-exposure rules for workers
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/12/desantis-signs-law-forbidding-local-governments-from-setting-heat-exposure-rules-for-workers/
New Florida Law Prepares Students to 'Withstand' Communist Indoctrination: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that strengthens education standards ...
newsweek.com/new-florida-law-prepares-students-withstand-communist-indoctrination-1891469
DeSantis Limits Florida Book Challenges, Blames Activists Making a ‘Mockery’ of the System
thedailybeast.com/desantis-limits-florida-book-challenges-blames-activists-making-a-mockery-of-the-system
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Letters: Dangers of teaching communism | Demings’ decisions: The governor's decision to mandate kindergartners learn the evils of communism imperils the ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/19/letters-dangers-of-teaching-communism-demings-decisions/
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill limiting school book challenges: The state leads the nation in book bans and DeSantis blamed "activists" for trying to ...
axios.com/2024/04/17/desantis-school-book-challenges-florida-law
Tampa Bay is no longer a swing region, DeSantis says. Is he right? : Democrats could soon be outnumbered in every county. Will it translate to Republican ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/16/tampa-bay-is-no-longer-swing-region-desantis-says-is-he-right/
Florida ban on teachers using preferred pronouns blocked by judge: A federal judge in Florida has blocked the Republican-led state from enforcing a ban on ...
reuters.com/legal/government/florida-ban-teachers-using-preferred-pronouns-blocked-by-judge-2024-04-10/
Commentary: Florida discards those nuisance police oversight panels: A new state law requires appointments to police oversight boards to be made by police chiefs ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/21/florida-discards-those-nuisance-police-oversight-panels-fred-grimm/
King Charles comes face to face with new banknotes: The King is presented with the new banknotes of his reign which will enter circulation this summer.
bbc.com/news/uk-68769481
State may put onus on Florida educators to police ‘frivolous’ book challenges
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287722720.html
Two awful ideas deserve swift School Board rejection | Letters to the editor: As more controversy swirls around the Broward School Board, a reader urges swift ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/14/two-awful-ideas-deserve-swift-school-board-rejection-letters-to-the-editor/
DeSantis appointees to blame for chaos in Broward schools leadership | Opinion: Broward Democratic Party State Committeeman Alfredo Olvera writes that a ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/15/desantis-appointees-to-blame-for-chaos-in-broward-schools-leadership-opinion/
Cubana Chief Priest: Nigerian socialite charged for throwing money in air: Cubana Chief Priest is the latest celebrity to fall foul of a crackdown on "abusing" ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68835237
Florida Schools Must Teach 'Evils Of Communism,' Ron DeSantis Orders: A new law requires K-12 schools to teach how communist ideologies "conflict with the ...
huffpost.com/entry/ron-desantis-florida-schools-communism_n_66200bdfe4b07db21fd5de66
DeSantis tells donors he plans to help fundraise for Trump: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told donors and supporters at an appreciation retreat over the weekend that ...
cnn.com/2024/04/10/politics/ron-desantis-trump-fundraise/
DeSantis: Florida ‘is a Republican state’: Gov. Ron DeSantis declared Florida “is a Republican state” on Sunday, emphasizing the prevailing dominance of ...
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/4579388-desantis-florida-is-a-republican-state/
DeSantis signs bills targeting civilian review boards, recording police up close: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills limiting police civilian review boards and ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/12/desantis-signs-bills-targeting-civilian-review-boards-recording-police-up-close/
Ron DeSantis Quashes Civilians’ Power to Investigate Police Misconduct: A new bill lets police chiefs choose who gets to sit on their oversight boards and ...
thedailybeast.com/ron-desantis-quashes-civilians-power-to-investigate-police-misconduct
Editorial: Bob Graham did his best work for the people of Florida: Bob Graham was the last governor who owed his election to a runoff primary ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/18/bob-graham-editorial/
DeSantis calls abortion, marijuana amendments too ‘radical’ to pass: DeSantis calls abortion, marijuana amendments too 'radical' to pass
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/04/desantis-calls-abortion-marijuana-amendments-too-radical-to-pass/
Quick Glance: DeSantis criticizes radical abortion and marijuana amendments
- Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized ballot amendments that would guarantee abortion rights and legalize recreational marijuana for adults as too radical.
- The amendments require 60% of the vote to pass and were approved by the Florida Supreme Court.
- DeSantis argued that the abortion amendment was too broad and would create California-like abortion legislation.
- He warned of marijuana stores popping up everywhere in the state, claiming that the quality of life would be affected by the proposed amendment.
Late Gov. Bob Graham to lie in state in Tallahassee: A public memorial service is also being planned for Graham in Miami Lakes.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/19/bob-graham-governor-senator-funeral-lie-in-state-old-capitol/
DeSantis signs bill targeting porch pirates, ‘smash and grab’ thefts: The bill would increase penalties for people who organize or take part in concerted retail ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/09/desantis-signs-bill-targeting-porch-pirates-smash-grab-thefts/
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All Florida K-12 students to learn about ‘atrocities’ of communism
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article287760295.html
Florida tells school principals it’s on them to fix abuses in book challenge process
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article287775770.html
He embraced Donald Trump, and then abandoned him. How did he do it?: One man’s story shows how changing politics is a complicated thing.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/18/donald-trump-leaving-maga-ron-desantis-rich-logis/
DeSantis Signs Florida Bill Blocking Local Heat Safety Rules For Workers: “Someone is going to die as a result of this legislation,” said one worker.
huffpost.com/entry/desantis-signs-florida-heat-bill_n_65fdbe00e4b07c954d55a297
DeSantis Privately Tells Donors He’ll Fundraise For Trump, Report Reveals: The Florida governor was on the brunt end of some of Trump’s most brutal insults ...
thedailybeast.com/desantis-privately-tells-donors-hell-fundraise-for-trump-report-reveals
DeSantis predicts Floridians won’t back abortion referendum in November: The proposed constitutional amendment needs a 60% majority to pass.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2024/04/04/desantis-abortion-voters-ballot-2024-marijuana/
Less transparency means less trust between police and public | Editorial: Trust flourishes in sunlight. Public oversight by civilians who aren’t part of police ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/20/editorial-stifling-transparency-will-damage-trust-between-police-community/
Bobrisky: Nigerian celebrity arrested for abuse of naira: The socialite is accused of throwing money at a film premiere in Lagos, which is technically an offence ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68732205
DeSantis’ cryptic comment seems tied to donor event at Hard Rock hotel: "And you have a, the big act this weekend at the Hollywood, at the guitar?” A ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/05/desantis-makes-a-cryptic-comment-about-great-people-coming-to-seminole-hard-rock-guitar-hotel-it-suddenly-makes-more-sense/
Florida’s property insurance struggles are no secret. It might be worse than you think
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287619745.html
Horrified by ban on protections for outdoor workers | Letters to the editor: A reader expresses horror at Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing a law that bans ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/17/horrified-by-ban-on-protections-for-outdoor-workers-letters-to-the-editor/
Court orders Florida to explain its standing in immigration suit against Biden: Federal appeal court orders Florida to explain its standing in immigration suit ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/10/court-orders-florida-to-explain-its-standing-in-immigration-suit-against-biden/
DeSantis blamed undocumented immigrants for health care costs. But hospital data says no.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/04/desantis-biden-florida-immigration-healthcare-hospital-visits/73190371007/
The cruelty of exposing outdoor workers to extreme heat | Editorial: Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed House Bill 433, which prevents local governments from putting ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/17/the-cruelty-of-exposing-outdoor-workers-to-extreme-heat-editorial/
DeSantis signs bill putting tribal gambling revenues toward wildlife preservation
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4576870-desantis-signs-bill-putting-tribal-gambling-revenues-toward-wildlife-preservation/
Dozens of migrants unexpectedly flown to Martha’s Vineyard can sue the transport company, federal judge rules
cnn.com/2024/04/03/us/migrants-marthas-vineyard-texas-boston/
Quick Glance: Migrants Allowed to Sue Charter Flight Company
- Lawyers can sue the charter flight company that transported migrants to Martha's Vineyard two years ago.
- The 50 Venezuelans were promised work and housing opportunities after being flown from Texas to Massachusetts.
- The lawsuit can proceed against Florida-based Vertol Systems Co. for targeting the plaintiffs due to their Latinx background.
- The ruling was seen as a victory in holding private companies accountable for assisting in violating immigrant rights.
There's a culture war brewing over cultured meat: The industry of lab grown meat is still in its infancy, but that hasn't stopped politicians from trying to turn ...
businessinsider.com/politicians-dragging-lab-grown-cultured-meat-into-culture-wars-2024-4
Black Man Charged With DUI After Police Open Sealed Bottle, Then Cite Container In Arrest
huffpost.com/entry/black-man-arrested-dui-tallahassee_n_660e4089e4b078af1447617c
Gabby Petito-inspired law, bills aimed at protecting kids, signed by DeSantis: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed several bills aimed at protecting ...
nbcmiami.com/news/local/gov-desantis-signs-florida-bills-gabby-petito-act/3281119/
Severe weather takes aim at parts of the Ohio Valley after battering the South: Powerful storms are rumbling over parts of the southeastern U.S ...
apnews.com/article/severe-weather-tornadoes-ad58f3de58d4a18d0a1d76d838bdb685
Judge blocks request to depose top DeSantis aides in travel records lawsuit: The legal wrangling over the records started last summer.
politico.com/news/2024/04/03/judge-blocks-request-to-depose-top-desantis-aides-in-travel-records-lawsuit-00150486
Maxwell: Florida’s abortion vote: 3 justices tried to block it. 2 will be on your ballot this fall | Commentary
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/03/florida-supreme-court-justices-merit-retention-abortion-maxwell/
Govenor, DOT tout coming $2.5 billion overhaul of congested I-4 west of Orlando: The 14-mile project is slated to take a decade, far faster than previously ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/03/govenor-dot-tout-coming-2-5-billion-overhaul-of-congested-i-4-west-of-orlando/
Quick Glance: Governor, DOT Announce $2.5 Billion Overhaul of I-4 West of Orlando
- Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Transportation have announced ambitious plans for an accelerated overhaul of over 14 miles of Interstate 4 west of Orlando.
- The $2.5 billion project includes widening the interstate from six to ten lanes, emergency evacuation lanes, and redesigned interchanges to alleviate traffic congestion.
- Scheduled to begin this fall, the project is set to last a decade, a significant improvement compared to previous estimations of up to twenty-five years.
- In addition to the I-4 project, an expansion of the Poinciana Parkway is planned to enhance connectivity between I-4 and Florida’s Turnpike.
Ron DeSantis Receives Stark Reminder After 'VERY Disappointing' Trump Move: Critics ripped the Florida governor over reports of how he'll now help the former ...
huffpost.com/entry/ron-desantis-donald-trump-move_n_661799aee4b011e99abd18cf
A Black history museum in Florida – a whitewashing-history state | Commentary: Maxwell: A Black history museum in Florida? Some Black leaders are skeptical as ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/05/florida-black-history-museum-whitewash-maxwell/
DeSantis just lost the judicial firewall he boasted about : Despite appointing five of the seven justices, the Supreme Court bucked the governor.
politico.com/news/2024/04/03/desantis-just-lost-the-judicial-firewall-he-boasted-about-00150251
Candidate qualifying begins for U.S. Senate, House races in Florida: Candidate qualifying starts for U.S. Senate, House races in Florida's election this ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/22/candidate-qualifying-begins-for-u-s-senate-house-races-in-florida/
Judge allows migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard by DeSantis to sue plane firm: About 50 people sent to island in 2022 in DeSantis’s ‘relocation program to ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/04/migrants-lawsuit-marthas-vineyard-desantis
Commentary: Despite social-media age limit’s good intentions, it is blatant government overreach
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/13/commentary-despite-social-media-age-limits-good-intentions-it-is-blatant-government-overreach/
Inside the Freedom Caucus and Trump’s Newly Frosty Relationship: The House Freedom Caucus was a major force during Trump’s presidency. Now ...
thedailybeast.com/inside-the-freedom-caucus-and-trumps-newly-frosty-relationship
Will voters in 2024 election be swayed by culture war issues?: Anti-trans legislation, CRT and DEI have made headlines in recent years.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/voters-2024-election-swayed-culture-war-issues/story
BP oil spill money to pay for $98.5M high-tech manufacturing center built by FSU: BP oil spill money will pay for a $98.5 million high-tech manufacturing center ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/11/bp-oil-spill-money-to-pay-for-98-5m-high-tech-manufacturing-center-built-by-fsu/
The 2024 Battleground Counties: Miami-Dade, Florida: Once the nation’s most important swing state, Florida has turned away from Democrats ...
usnews.com/news/elections/articles/2024-04-16/why-it-matters-miami-dade-county-florida-and-the-2024-election
Surge in Haitian migrants hasn’t hit Florida shores, so far. What happened?: The predictions were dire: Florida was on the verge of experiencing an onslaught of ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/13/surge-in-haitian-migrants-hasnt-hit-florida-shores-so-far-what-happened/
Jury finds Florida man featured in viral video guilty of driving under the influence
cnn.com/2024/04/08/us/florida-man-dui-tallahassee-viral/
DeSantis says abortion amendment ‘overrides’ Florida parental consent laws. Is he right?
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article287413585.html
Florida State Guard recruit threatened to ‘blow up’ military base, witnesses told cops
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/04/florida-state-guard-recruit-threatened-to-blow-up-military-base-witnesses-told-cops/
Democracy delayed is democracy denied | Editorial: Florida's Fair Districts amendments state unequivocally that no district, state or federal ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/08/democracy-delayed-is-democracy-denied-editorial/
In Florida, does parental notification for abortions equal consent?: The distinction between parental notification and parental consent may impact an abortion ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2024/04/09/florida-does-parental-notification-abortions-equal-consent/
DeSantis predicts Florida will buck trend of voters supporting access to abortions
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287386355.html
Fight for abortion rights means money in the bank | Steve Bousquet: Democrats from as far away as New Hampshire see a fundraising opportunity in using the ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/06/fight-for-abortion-rights-means-money-in-the-bank-steve-bousquet/
Play fair with those line-item vetoes, Governor | Editorial: Gov. Ron DeSantis should use his line-item veto power with care and fairness ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/10/play-fair-with-those-line-item-vetoes-governor-editorial/
Abortion access is on the ballot in Florida. So are two justices who voted against it
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287321485.html
How will Florida spend its share of Seminole gambling deal profits? It aims to help improve water quality
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/04/how-will-florida-spend-its-share-of-seminole-gambling-deal-profits-it-aims-to-help-improve-water-quality/
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