Ron DeSantis’ Version Of Freedom Comes At A Steep Cost
1 year, 5 months ago

Ron DeSantis’ Version Of Freedom Comes At A Steep Cost

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Ron DeSantis’ first speech as a presidential contender was a dark and broody recitation of the forces he blames for ruining the country. “I’ve never seen a governor in my lifetime with this much absolute control of the agenda in Tallahassee as Ron DeSantis,” one of his allies, super-lobbyist Brian Ballard, told the Tampa Bay Times. “It’s the sort of bill Montgomery Burns would sponsor.” The day after the bill was filed, Joe Ricketts, whose family owns the Chicago Cubs, gave $1 million to DeSantis’ 2022 reelection fund. “You’re talking about a politician whose almost singular skill and dedication is the money chase,” said David Jolly, a former Republican representative from Florida who ascended to Congress around the same time as DeSantis. “He’s a block of wood,” said a longtime Florida insider, when I asked how DeSantis acts in a room full of donors.

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Disney, Florida's DeSantis end spat with deal on 15-year expansion plan
6 months, 1 week ago

Disney, Florida's DeSantis end spat with deal on 15-year expansion plan

Hindustan Times  

June 12 - Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have put an end to their feud with a deal that allows the entertainment giant to develop the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando for the next 15 years. Disney, Florida's DeSantis end spat with deal on 15-year expansion plan DeSantis and Disney, one of Florida's biggest employers, had been embroiled …

Ron DeSantis is planning to raise money for Donald Trump in Florida and Texas, AP sources say
7 months, 1 week ago

Ron DeSantis is planning to raise money for Donald Trump in Florida and Texas, AP sources say

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is planning to raise money for former President Donald Trump in the coming weeks, putting into action the commitment he made at a meeting with Trump last month to help his former rival for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, according to two people familiar with the matter. DeSantis is taking concrete steps …

Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace and discuss fundraising for the former president’s campaign
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace and discuss fundraising for the former president’s campaign

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump met privately with Florida Gov. On Monday, Trump said the two had had “a great meeting yesterday” and that he was “very happy to have the full and enthusiastic support of Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida.” “The conversation mostly concerned how we would work closely together to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. “I greatly …

Judge tosses Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Ron DeSantis; Disney appeals
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Judge tosses Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Ron DeSantis; Disney appeals

LA Times  

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Walt Disney Co.’s 1st Amendment lawsuit against Florida Gov. Disney had argued that DeSantis and state Republicans had waged a concerted campaign to punish Disney for exercising its speech rights to criticize Florida’s anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. The judge agreed, determining that Disney “lacks standing” to sue DeSantis and that its claims against the governor’s renamed …

Floridians wait to see which version of Ron DeSantis returns from the presidential campaign trail
11 months ago

Floridians wait to see which version of Ron DeSantis returns from the presidential campaign trail

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. Ron DeSantis first took office in 2019, he surprised many with actions indicating he’d be a much more moderate leader than anticipated: He corrected a decades-old racial injustice, took the side of medical marijuana supporters over GOP leaders and hired a liberal Democrat for a key state position. “And if …

‘A brilliant move’: How the Newsom-DeSantis debate offers major upsides for the governors
1 year ago

‘A brilliant move’: How the Newsom-DeSantis debate offers major upsides for the governors

LA Times  

Los Angeles Times reporter Taryn Luna and Tampa Bay Times reporter Emily Mahoney sat down to discuss the surprising similarities between California Gov. “It’s kind of a brilliant move on both Newsom and DeSantis’ part.” The long-awaited showdown on Fox News gives DeSantis, the governor of Florida, an opportunity to lift his fading presidential campaign. “In a worst case scenario, …

Disney, DeSantis legal fights ratchet up as company demands documents from Florida governor
1 year, 2 months ago

Disney, DeSantis legal fights ratchet up as company demands documents from Florida governor

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — The legal fights between Disney and Gov. The Florida governor asked that the company’s First Amendment lawsuit against him be tossed from federal court, and Disney demanded emails, texts and other communications from the governor’s office in a separate state court lawsuit originally brought by DeSantis appointees of Walt Disney World’s governing district. The confrontation started last …

DeSantis’ tactical blunder has sunk his battle with Disney: ex-GOP lawmaker
1 year, 4 months ago

DeSantis’ tactical blunder has sunk his battle with Disney: ex-GOP lawmaker

Raw Story  

A tactical error helped fuel blowback against Ron DeSantis over the Florida governor’s battle with Disney, a former Republican state lawmaker said. DeSantis has been stuck in a brutal legal fight with the Happiest Place on Earth since March last year when the company spoke out against Florida's "Don't Say Gay" education bill. DeSantis hit back, effectively taking over a …

Florida Gov. DeSantis suspends another Democratic prosecutor as he seeks GOP presidential nomination
1 year, 4 months ago

Florida Gov. DeSantis suspends another Democratic prosecutor as he seeks GOP presidential nomination

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. “It is my duty as Governor to ensure that the laws enacted by our duly elected Legislature are followed,” DeSantis said during a news conference in Tallahassee announcing the suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell of the 9th Judicial Circuit, which serves Orange and Osceola counties. “He replaced his campaign manager yesterday, and I guess …

Ron DeSantis on Trump and Jan. 6: The Florida governor is going nuclear.
54 years, 11 months ago

Ron DeSantis on Trump and Jan. 6: The Florida governor is going nuclear.

Slate  

Whence last we checked in on the perpetually rebooting Ron DeSantis presidential campaign, it was about 10 days ago and the Florida governor’s operation was purging itself of its most obvious Nazi sympathizers. The other thing that happened Sunday was that NBC News posted an excerpt from a one-on-one DeSantis interview, which was released in full on Monday, in which …

DeSantis’ retaliation against Disney hurts Florida, former governors and lawmakers say
1 year, 4 months ago

DeSantis’ retaliation against Disney hurts Florida, former governors and lawmakers say

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Saying Gov. Ron DeSantis has followed the autocratic examples of governments in Russia and China, a group of mostly Republican former high-level government officials has called the Florida governor’s takeover of Disney World’s governing district “severely damaging to the political, social, and economic fabric of the State.” The group of former governors, U.S. House members and presidential …

Ron DeSantis lawsuits: There's at least one way the Florida governor is competitive with Donald Trump.
1 year, 4 months ago

Ron DeSantis lawsuits: There's at least one way the Florida governor is competitive with Donald Trump.

Slate  

Two indictments in—and with one on the way—Donald Trump is watching his legal troubles, and legal fees, pile up. At the start of 2023, DeSantis had somehow outspent Trump, his $16.7 million in legal fees outpacing the $16 million in legal fees paid out by Trump’s super PAC. As Politico recently marveled, Ron DeSantis’ “seeming never-ending torrent of lawsuits keeps …

Florida Governor DeSantis raises $20 million to kickstart 2024 presidential run
1 year, 5 months ago

Florida Governor DeSantis raises $20 million to kickstart 2024 presidential run

India Today  

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis raised $20 million in the second quarter of the year, his campaign said on Thursday, a sign that the Florida governor's challenge to former President Donald Trump remains viable despite recent struggles. By comparison, Trump's main fundraising committee took in about $35 million in the second quarter even as the former president's legal troubles mounted, …

Ron DeSantis claims immunity from Disney lawsuit in motion to dismiss political retaliation case
1 year, 5 months ago

Ron DeSantis claims immunity from Disney lawsuit in motion to dismiss political retaliation case

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Attorneys for Ron DeSantis have filed a motion in federal …

Florida Governor DeSantis declares war on 'woke' culture - Says, 'woke goes to die' in my state
1 year, 6 months ago

Florida Governor DeSantis declares war on 'woke' culture - Says, 'woke goes to die' in my state

Hindustan Times  

In a campaign stop in Iowa, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis provided his definition of the term "woke" in response to former President Donald Trump's comment that many people struggle to define it. U.S. Republican presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks at the "Roast and Ride" event hosted by U.S. The law aimed to combat what he labeled as …

Trump blames Governor DeSantis for Disney's 'woke' spiral, ignoring the ‘controversial’ shifts during his presidency
1 year, 6 months ago

Trump blames Governor DeSantis for Disney's 'woke' spiral, ignoring the ‘controversial’ shifts during his presidency

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump finds himself in hot water once again, this time for his scathing remarks aimed at Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his alleged role in Disney's supposed downfall into a "Woke and Disgusting shadow of its former self." But here's the twist: many of the changes that offended conservatives at Disney actually took place during Trump's own presidency. He …

Ron DeSantis says he has raised more than $8Million in first 24 hours of presidential campaign
1 year, 6 months ago

Ron DeSantis says he has raised more than $8Million in first 24 hours of presidential campaign

Daily Mail  

The sum far exceeds the amount raised by President Biden over the same period Ron DeSantis has raised $8.2million in the first 24 hours as a presidential candidate, his campaign said Thursday, despite his disastrous campaign lunch on Twitter. DeSantis formally launched his campaign Wednesday night in a shambolic interview with Elon Musk on Twitter Spaces - the app's live …

How the War on Terror helped turn Ron DeSantis into Florida’s anti-woke warrior
1 year, 6 months ago

How the War on Terror helped turn Ron DeSantis into Florida’s anti-woke warrior

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Finally discharged in 2010, Mr DeSantis’s path to elected office seemed almost expected; a …

Ron DeSantis US presidential bid announcement marred by Twitter glitches
1 year, 6 months ago

Ron DeSantis US presidential bid announcement marred by Twitter glitches

Hindustan Times  

Florida governor Ron DeSantis's long-awaited entry into the 2024 presidential campaign descended into a fiasco on Wednesday as the opening of the live Twitter event intended to announce his candidacy was derailed by glitches. Read here: Ron DeSantis launches Presidential bid with Elon Musk : 5 key takeaways DeSantis finally began speaking after almost half an hour of confusion and …

DeSantis launches GOP presidential campaign in Twitter announcement plagued by glitches
1 year, 6 months ago

DeSantis launches GOP presidential campaign in Twitter announcement plagued by glitches

Associated Press  

Ron DeSantis suspended his campaign on Jan. 21 before the New Hampshire primaries. “I am running for president of the United States to lead our great American comeback.” While his critics in both parties delighted in the rocky start, DeSantis’ announcement marks a new chapter in his extraordinary rise from little-known congressman to two-term governor to a leading figure in …

Ron DeSantis in conversation with The Telegraph on the war against wokery
1 year, 6 months ago

Ron DeSantis in conversation with The Telegraph on the war against wokery

The Telegraph  

I ask if Mr DeSantis will win his court case against Disney. Even though its population is now higher, Florida’s state Budget for fiscal year 2022 was just $102 billion, less than half New York state’s budget of $220 billion. On top of this, New York’s state has the fifth highest per capita state debt burden in the US; Florida …

Ron DeSantis announces White House bid against Trump amid Twitter glitches
1 year, 6 months ago

Ron DeSantis announces White House bid against Trump amid Twitter glitches

India TV News  

US 2024 presidential elections: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially declared his intention to seek the 2024 Republican nomination for president. DeSantis announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential primary through an audio stream on Twitter Spaces, joined by the platform’s CEO Elon Musk. “I am running for president of the United States to lead our great American comeback,” he …

Ron DeSantis needed his 2024 presidential launch to go perfectly to catch up to Trump. Then Twitter had a meltdown
1 year, 6 months ago

Ron DeSantis needed his 2024 presidential launch to go perfectly to catch up to Trump. Then Twitter had a meltdown

ABC  

It was supposed to be an innovative campaign launch for the man selling himself as a competent and drama-free Republican alternative. DeSantis's main political rival, Donald Trump, labelled the event a "catastrophe" while the hashtag #DeSaster soon began trending. With a presidential election looming, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's "war on woke" is already redrawing the battle lines. And while DeSantis …

What to know about Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor running for president
1 year, 6 months ago

What to know about Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor running for president

Associated Press  

After months of anticipation, Florida Gov. In retaliation, DeSantis took over Disney World’s self-governing district through legislation passed by Florida lawmakers and appointed a new board of supervisors that would oversee municipal services for the sprawling theme parks and hotels. Still, DeSantis’ team has signaled it will highlight electability in a clear contrast with Trump, who faces multiple legal threats …

Ron DeSantis Finally Makes His 2024 Presidential Campaign Official
1 year, 7 months ago

Ron DeSantis Finally Makes His 2024 Presidential Campaign Official

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has formally entered the 2024 presidential race after building expectations for nearly a year among Republicans eager to move beyond coup-attempting former President Donald Trump. “I’m Ron DeSantis, and I’m running for president to lead our great American comeback,” DeSantis said in a video officially launching his campaign. “Our president, while he lacks …

DeSantis' Presidential bid blitz marred by Disney, Florida pays the price
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis' Presidential bid blitz marred by Disney, Florida pays the price

Hindustan Times  

Thursday was not a happy day for "DeSantisland," as the anticipated entry of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis into the 2024 presidential race was overshadowed by a significant setback. Trump's campaign gleefully proclaimed that DeSantis had been "caught in the Mouse Trap," a prediction they had made weeks ago regarding the governor's confrontation with Disney. The hard fact that some of …

DeSantis' Presidential bid blitz marred by Disney, Florida pays the price
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis' Presidential bid blitz marred by Disney, Florida pays the price

Hindustan Times  

Thursday was not a happy day for "DeSantisland," as the anticipated entry of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis into the 2024 presidential race was overshadowed by a significant setback. Trump's campaign gleefully proclaimed that DeSantis had been "caught in the Mouse Trap," a prediction they had made weeks ago regarding the governor's confrontation with Disney. The hard fact that some of …

Ron DeSantis to launch White House bid. Why Elon Musk is happy
1 year, 7 months ago

Ron DeSantis to launch White House bid. Why Elon Musk is happy

Hindustan Times  

Florida governor Ron DeSantis is set to announce his bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. "I will be interviewing Ron DeSantis and he has quite an announcement to make," Elon Musk confirmed saying that the talk will be unscripted, with "real time questions and answers." With this, Ron DeSantis is set to compete with Republican frontrunner and former US …

Why is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis feuding with Disney?
1 year, 7 months ago

Why is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis feuding with Disney?

Al Jazeera  

The Republican leader continues his combative stance against company that criticised an anti-LGBTQ law in Florida. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been embroiled in a bitter tussle with Walt Disney Co that began last year when the media company criticised a state bill on sexual identity and has spread to oversight of municipal services at its parks. DeSantis responded by …

In the US election, will Ron DeSantis ‘Make America Florida’?
1 year, 7 months ago

In the US election, will Ron DeSantis ‘Make America Florida’?

Al Jazeera  

Florida governor Ron DeSantis has promised to bring the blueprint of the state to a national scale. The battle for the 2024 US election is heating up – and the biggest challenger to former president Donald Trump seems to be Ron DeSantis. He gained national notice when he lifted COVID-19 regulations earlier than most other US states. In this episode: …

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launches 2024 GOP presidential bid in glitchy Twitter appearance
1 year, 7 months ago

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launches 2024 GOP presidential bid in glitchy Twitter appearance

LA Times  

DeSantis formally launches his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. Sachs and Musk shared their belief that Twitter was allowing them to bypass that “bubble.” In his brief accompanying video, DeSantis leaned on his record as Florida’s governor. “We showed that we can and must revitalize America.” DeSantis has tried to position himself as a culture warrior who will carry …

Disney canceled a Florida campus following its DeSantis showdown. It’s an exception to an unstoppable trend.
1 year, 7 months ago

Disney canceled a Florida campus following its DeSantis showdown. It’s an exception to an unstoppable trend.

Slate  

Two years ago, Disney announced a huge investment in Florida. As a reason for the move, the company’s parks chief cited the state’s “business-friendly climate”—shorthand for a massive tax break Disney would receive for the relocation. But the elephant in the room is Ron DeSantis, who has been at war with his home state’s largest taxpayer since Disney leadership came …

"DeSantis just cost Florida $1 billion": Disney yanks massive project and 2,000 jobs amid GOP feud
1 year, 7 months ago

"DeSantis just cost Florida $1 billion": Disney yanks massive project and 2,000 jobs amid GOP feud

Salon  

The Walt Disney Co. said on Thursday that it is canceling its plans to develop a new campus in central Florida and relocate over 2,000 staffers to work in technology, product development and finance, according to The Associated Press. Disney filed a lawsuit against DeSantis alleging that he conducted a "targeted campaign of government retaliation" and asking a federal judge …

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to formally enter 2024 US presidential election next week
1 year, 7 months ago

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to formally enter 2024 US presidential election next week

Firstpost  

According to two sources familiar with the decision, Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis will formally enter the 2024 US presidential election next week, becoming Donald Trump’s main competitor for the Republican nomination and shaking up a mainly one-sided fight. Former US President Trump has in recent weeks stepped up his political attacks on the Florida governor and maintains a commanding …

Ron DeSantis handed Disney lawyers the ammo they needed to blow him out of the water: analysis
1 year, 7 months ago

Ron DeSantis handed Disney lawyers the ammo they needed to blow him out of the water: analysis

Raw Story  

Ron Ron DeSantis flops in his war with Disney, he will likely have himself -- and his presidential ambitions -- to blame, writes Washington Post columnist Greg Sargent. Attorneys for the entertainment giant filed a lawsuit against the Florida Republican last Wednesday in U.S. district court in Tallahassee, Florida, asking to have its control over a special tax district restored …

Disney uses Ron DeSantis's own words against him in lawsuit
1 year, 7 months ago

Disney uses Ron DeSantis's own words against him in lawsuit

The Telegraph  

Disney is using quotes from Ron DeSantis’ own memoir in its lawsuit claiming he unfairly targeted the company as Florida governor. Disney’s legal team is boosting its case by quoting chunks of Mr DeSantis’s book, ‘The Courage to be Free” in its lawsuit. “Disney finds itself in this regrettable position because it expressed a viewpoint the governor and his allies …

Ron DeSantis bit off more than he can chew in war with Disney: Wall Street Journal
1 year, 7 months ago

Ron DeSantis bit off more than he can chew in war with Disney: Wall Street Journal

Raw Story  

At the same time Gov. Ron DeSantis's supporters fear his 2024 presidential prospects are dissipating, he is According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Republicans and Democrats in his state are cautioning that he is no match for the entertainment titan headed by CEO Robert Iger who recently "took back the reins from Bob Chapek after 15 years. …

How strong is Disney’s 1st Amendment case against Ron DeSantis?
1 year, 7 months ago

How strong is Disney’s 1st Amendment case against Ron DeSantis?

LA Times  

Walt Disney Co. sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Walt Disney Co. has drawn new battle lines in the nation’s roiling culture war over LGBTQ+ issues — taking aim at the likely presidential hopeful for allegedly violating its rights in a battle for control of land encompassing its Orlando-area resorts. Disney’s 74-page complaint, filed this week in U.S. District Court for …

Florida clears way for DeSantis to seek presidency while governor
1 year, 7 months ago

Florida clears way for DeSantis to seek presidency while governor

Al Jazeera  

US state passes bill that allows Governor Ron DeSantis to run for president without resigning from his current position. Republican Ron DeSantis would not have to resign as Florida governor to run for president of the United States if he chooses, under a bill given final approval on Friday by the GOP-dominated state legislature. The measure, attached to a much …

Florida Republicans pass bill that would allow DeSantis to run for president while governor
1 year, 7 months ago

Florida Republicans pass bill that would allow DeSantis to run for president while governor

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis is expected to sign a House bill that Republican state legislators passed Friday on a 76-34 vote along party lines. Republican Ron DeSantis would not have to resign as Florida governor in order to run for president if he chooses under a bill given final approval Friday by the GOP-dominated state Legislature. “This isn’t just for our governor,” …

Disney sues DeSantis over “targeted campaign” originating in LGBTQ rights feud
1 year, 7 months ago

Disney sues DeSantis over “targeted campaign” originating in LGBTQ rights feud

Salon  

The Walt Disney Company has sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after a Florida board voted to punish the company in the latest move in a protracted fight over the company speaking out in favor of LGBTQ rights. Just minutes after the vote, Disney sued DeSantis and the board, alleging that they are threatening the company's operations in order to target …

Disney sues Florida's DeSantis over 'campaign' to weaponize government against company
1 year, 7 months ago

Disney sues Florida's DeSantis over 'campaign' to weaponize government against company

The Hindu  

Walt Disney Co sued Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, asking a court to overturn state efforts to exert control over the company's Walt Disney World theme parks in Orlando. The action comes as the oversight board DeSantis appointed to oversee development in and around Walt Disney World in central Florida endorsed a legal opinion that declared as void …

Disney sues Ron DeSantis over Florida district: ‘A targeted campaign of government retaliation’
1 year, 7 months ago

Disney sues Ron DeSantis over Florida district: ‘A targeted campaign of government retaliation’

LA Times  

Disney and Florida Gov. The Republican governor — who is widely expected to run for president in 2024 — has made his battle against Disney a cornerstone of his culture wars campaign, at times referring to the legendary California company as a “woke Burbank corporation.” The feud began last year after Disney spoke out against Florida’s so-called Don’t Say Gay …

Disney sues Florida’s DeSantis over efforts to ‘weaponize’ govt
1 year, 7 months ago

Disney sues Florida’s DeSantis over efforts to ‘weaponize’ govt

Al Jazeera  

Disney says there was ‘a relentless campaign to weaponize government power against Disney’ over free speech. Walt Disney Co sued Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, asking a court to overturn state efforts to control the Walt Disney World theme parks and intensifying a battle between a global entertainment giant and a potential US presidential contender. “The company is …

Rich DeSantis donors 'exploded with alarm' at his recent actions: leaked chats
1 year, 8 months ago

Rich DeSantis donors 'exploded with alarm' at his recent actions: leaked chats

Raw Story  

Many wealthy Republican donors had long thought of Florida Gov. However, Rolling Stone has obtained some leaked chat messages that the publication says show donors "exploded with alarm" that DeSantis was doing himself massive political damage with his recent actions. IN OTHER NEWS: 'That's totally fallacious, ma'am': Witness shreds Marjorie Taylor Greene for misinformation The report also notes donors' unhappiness …

'Out-negotiated by Mickey Mouse': Trump team taunts DeSantis as Disney gambit blows up in his face
1 year, 8 months ago

'Out-negotiated by Mickey Mouse': Trump team taunts DeSantis as Disney gambit blows up in his face

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump's team is taking a gleeful victory lap after Gov. Ron DeSantis' law to punish Disney for speaking out against his anti-LGBTQ legislation hit a brick wall, reported Florida Politics publisher Peter Schorsch on Wednesday. The takeover was passed soon after Disney issued a statement criticizing state legislation known as the "Don't Say Gay" law, which prohibits …

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ board says Disney stripped it of power
1 year, 8 months ago

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ board says Disney stripped it of power

LA Times  

Board members picked by Florida Gov. The current supervisors of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District said at a meeting that their predecessors last month signed a development agreement with the company that gave Disney maximum developmental power over the theme park resort’s 27,000 acres in central Florida. The five supervisors were appointed by the Republican governor to the board …

DeSantis boasts of culture war victories and previews potential 2024 message in State of the State address
1 year, 9 months ago

DeSantis boasts of culture war victories and previews potential 2024 message in State of the State address

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Florida governor also attacked the Biden administration’s immigration policies and blamed Mr Biden …

GOP grumbling that DeSantis has 'overstepped' in his 'anti-woke' crusade: report
1 year, 10 months ago

GOP grumbling that DeSantis has 'overstepped' in his 'anti-woke' crusade: report

Raw Story  

Ron DeSantis is coming off his resounding re-election with buzz from Republican strategists that he could be an alternative to former President Donald Trump in 2024 — a possibility he is teasing, but has not yet formally declared. But even now, reported Steve Contorno for CNN, some Republicans, including his own allies, are worried that DeSantis' crusade against "wokeness", including …

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