Politics
Byron Donalds confirms run for FL Governor on day after DeSantis talks up his wife, Casey(Daily Caller News Foundation) â Republican Florida Rep. Byron Donalds announced Tuesday evening on Fox News that he will be running for governor next year. With current Republican Florida Gov. Read More
Politics
Florida Gov. DeSantis wants his wife as next governor; is supporting bill to eliminate property taxesÂFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to eliminate property taxes in the Sunshine State. He also wants a say in who the next governor is, and is putting his wife forward… Read More
Government
Florida ends in-state tuition for illegal immigrantsA red state will no longer subsidize college for illegal immigrants. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law last week preventing illegal immigrants from receiving in-state tuition at… Read More
Government
Florida abortions decline after heartbeat lawThe heartbeat bill in Florida is working as lawmakers intended, new data reveals. In the first full year of Florida’s six-week abortion limit, the number of abortions fell 28% from… Read More
Government
Gov. Desantis chooses Florida AG Ashely Moody to replace Rubio in US SenateFlorida Attorney General Ashley Moody will take Marco Rubioâs seat in the U.S. Senate, Gov. Ron DeSantis determined. Rubio is expected to give up his Senate seat as early as… Read More
Culture
Disney mutes transgender storyline as LGBTQ themes flop at box officeDisney has axed a transgender story arc in the animated series Win or Lose, according to multiple media reports. The transgender character will remain in the series, but the transgender… Read More
Public Education
Florida schools score best in innovation, helping disadvantaged studentsFlorida schools top the nation in several key measures, a testimony to two decades of reforms led chiefly by Republican governors, a new report says. The Sunshine Stateâs schools earn… Read More
Public Education
Satanic temple vows to ‘raise hell’ over Florida law allowing chaplains in schools(Daily Caller News Foundation) â The Satanic Temple (TST) is threatening to âraise hellâ over a Florida law that allows school chaplain programs, according to local outlet WOKV. Republican Florida… Read More
Politics
DeSantis-backed candidates win in over half of Florida’s school board elections(Daily Caller News Foundation) â Twelve school board candidates endorsed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won their local elections on Tuesday, according to the Associated Press. DeSantis had endorsed 23… Read More
Public Education
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorses 23 school board candidates for August primaryA focus on Academics, parentsâ rights and instructional accountability is what Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his list of 23 school board candidates in the Aug. 20 primary bring to… Read More
Public Education
DEI stands for âdivision, exclusion, and indoctrination,â DeSantis tells RNC(The Daily Signal) â Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted Democrats on Tuesday night for their support of leftist âdiversity, equity, and inclusionâ policies in schools, the military, and other institutions. … Read More
Courts
DeSantis optimistic appeals court will rule in favor of Florida prohibition on trans procedures for minorsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis believes there is âno questionâ the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals will uphold the stateâs law prohibiting transgender medical procedures for minors… Read More
Public Education
Florida school board adopts library policy to comply with 2022 state lawA Florida school board has approved a new library and media policy requiring parental consent for students to check out books containing inappropriate content, such as profanity, violence, sexual content and… Read More
Government
DeSantis signs two bills to bring chaplains, patriotic organizations to schools(The Center Square) â Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Thursday intended to provide more educational opportunities for public school students. House Bill 1317 allows patriotic organizations… Read More
Government
Key education reform bill to be signed into law by DeSantis(The Center Square) â Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that he’ll be signing some education reforms passed by the Florida Legislature into law. DeSantis highlighted some of … Read More
Public Education
NAACP tells student athletes to reconsider attending Florida colleges due to stateâs anti-DEI policiesThe National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is urging student athletes to seek higher education outside the state of Florida. âThe value of Black talent is undeniable,… Read More
Courts
Florida parental rights law survives multiple legal challenges, ends Disney feud(The Center Square) â Florida has won its legal battle over its Parental Rights in Education Act, which Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law two years ago this… Read More
Public Education
Gov. Ron DeSantis calls out âbad actorsâ on curriculum transparency, promises âconsequencesâ in FloridaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis continued to debunk the narrative that so-called âbook bansâ are occurring in Florida, saying that parents have a right to object to graphic sexual material that is… Read More
Public Education
Dozens of unions to lose certification in Florida for failing to maintain 60% membership thresholdMore than 30 public sector unions in Florida have lost their certification, and dozens more are at risk for failure to maintain a minimum percentage of members. Last May, Gov. Read More
Public Education
Florida implements ban on DEI in state universities, replaces sociology course with American historyThe Florida State Board of Education has implemented new regulations to prohibit funding for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs, activities, and policies. The decision will impact the 28 member… Read More