DeSantis administration moves to extend prohibition on teaching sexual orientation and gender identity to all grades
1 year, 9 months ago

DeSantis administration moves to extend prohibition on teaching sexual orientation and gender identity to all grades

CNN  

CNN — The administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis this month quietly proposed extending Florida’s controversial prohibition on classroom instruction related to sexual orientation and gender identity to all grades. DeSantis last year signed into law a measure that banned such instruction through fourth grade, arguing at the time that young children should not be exposed to concepts like gender identity. This year, lawmakers met in special session to give DeSantis power to put his appointees on the board overseeing the Disney district. The proposed rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity through high school “unless such instruction is either expressly required by state academic standards … or is part of a reproductive health course or health lesson for which a student’s parent has the option to have his or her student not attend.” Florida lawmakers were already considering legislation to extend the prohibition to eighth grade.

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A Florida law blocking treatment for transgender youth is thrown out by a federal judge
6 months, 1 week ago

A Florida law blocking treatment for transgender youth is thrown out by a federal judge

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis, speaking in January, signed the transgender care restrictions last year as he was gearing up for his presidential campaign, which was based largely on such culture wars. “I’m so relieved the court saw there is no medical basis for this law — it was passed just to target transgender people like me and try to push us out …

Ron DeSantis finally admits that Florida book bans went too far
8 months, 1 week ago

Ron DeSantis finally admits that Florida book bans went too far

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 Ron DeSantis conceded this week that Florida may have gone …

DeSantis tweaks Florida book challenge law, blames liberal activist who wanted Bible out of schools
8 months, 1 week ago

DeSantis tweaks Florida book challenge law, blames liberal activist who wanted Bible out of schools

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Two years ago, Democrats repeatedly and forcefully warned Republicans and Gov. That’s political.” Coincidentally, PEN America, a group that fights book bans, issued a report Tuesday saying Florida is responsible for 72% of the books that have been pulled from the nation’s schools in the first half of the current school year. The dispute between them erupted …

LGBTQ bill lawsuit: Florida teachers can discuss sexuality, gender identity in some classroom settings, legal settlement clarifies
9 months, 1 week ago

LGBTQ bill lawsuit: Florida teachers can discuss sexuality, gender identity in some classroom settings, legal settlement clarifies

CNN  

CNN — Florida education officials and a group of LGBTQ advocates and families have reached a legal settlement that clarifies the scope of a statute referred to by critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” law, spelling out that students and teachers are allowed to discuss sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms, as long as it is not part of …

Florida teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender ID under ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill settlement
9 months, 1 week ago

Florida teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender ID under ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill settlement

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Students and teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, provided it’s not part of instruction, under a settlement reached Monday between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys who had challenged a state law which critics dubbed “Don’t Say Gay.” The settlement clarifies what is allowed in Florida classrooms following passage two years …

Sexual orientation, gender ID can be discussed in Florida classrooms under lawsuit settlement
9 months, 1 week ago

Sexual orientation, gender ID can be discussed in Florida classrooms under lawsuit settlement

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis’ office described the deal between state education officials and civil rights attorneys as a “major win” that allows the Parental Rights in Education Act to remain intact. Students and teachers will be able to speak freely about sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, provided it’s not part of instruction, under a settlement reached Monday between Florida …

Judge throws out Disney's lawsuit claiming DeSantis retaliated against Hollywood giant for criticizing his 'Don't Say Gay' law
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Judge throws out Disney's lawsuit claiming DeSantis retaliated against Hollywood giant for criticizing his 'Don't Say Gay' law

Daily Mail  

A federal judge has dismissed Disney's lawsuit accusing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis of retaliation against the company for criticizing state limits on classroom discussion of sexuality. The dispute began after Disney last year criticized Florida's classroom discussion ban on gender and sexuality, dubbed the 'Don't say gay' law by opponents. A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Walt Disney's lawsuit against …

Ron DeSantis' Anti-LGBTQ+ Strategy Marches On In Florida
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ron DeSantis' Anti-LGBTQ+ Strategy Marches On In Florida

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Florida Gov. He’s going to have all of his volatility and hostility and whatever motivates him just to laser focus back on Florida.’” The last year of campaigning has offered a window into what the future might look like for queer and trans Americans, as a record-breaking number of bills to restrict their access to public spaces …

Florida board bans use of state, federal dollars for DEI programs at state universities
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Florida board bans use of state, federal dollars for DEI programs at state universities

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The board that oversees Florida’s 12 public universities voted Wednesday to ban using state or federal dollars for diversity programs or activities, aligning with a law signed last spring by Republican Gov. The new law bans the use of taxpayer money to fund programs that promote “differential or preferential treatment of individuals, or classifies such individuals on …

DeSantis allies start to back off book bans amid national outrage: 'May have gone too far'
11 months ago

DeSantis allies start to back off book bans amid national outrage: 'May have gone too far'

Raw Story  

Florida Republicans might be backing off support for Gov. Florida has become infamous as the epicenter of book censorship activism in schools, even as DeSantis has insisted the whole thing is a liberal "hoax" to make his state look bad. But the state's Republican legislature is starting to worry the action has gone too far, reported Politico, with lawmakers considering …

DeSantis appointees accuse Disney district predecessors of cronyism; Disney calls them revisionist
1 year ago

DeSantis appointees accuse Disney district predecessors of cronyism; Disney calls them revisionist

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees to Walt Disney World’s governing district released a series of reports Wednesday justifying their takeover and accusing their Disney-controlled predecessors of being a part of “the most egregious exhibition of corporate cronyism in modern American history.” The reports commissioned by the Florida governor’s appointees to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, or CFTOD, …

Staff reassigned at Florida school after allegations that transgender student played on girls’ team
1 year ago

Staff reassigned at Florida school after allegations that transgender student played on girls’ team

Associated Press  

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. — Dozens of students participated in a walkout at a South Florida high school on Tuesday, a day after their principal and four other staff members were removed from their positions as officials investigate allegations of a transgender student being allowed to play on a girls’ volleyball team, in violation of state law. The school district on …

DeSantis appointees seek Disney communications about governor, laws in fight over district
1 year, 1 month ago

DeSantis appointees seek Disney communications about governor, laws in fight over district

LA Times  

Minnie and Mickey Mouse perform for guests during a musical show July 14 in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Friday in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ board appointees are seeking communications between Walt Disney Co. and local media, as well as documents related to the company’s position on Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law, as part …

Disney warns that if DeSantis wins lawsuit, others will be punished for ‘disfavored’ views
1 year, 1 month ago

Disney warns that if DeSantis wins lawsuit, others will be punished for ‘disfavored’ views

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — If Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wins a federal lawsuit in which Disney claims its free speech rights were violated by the Republican leader, the company won’t be the last entity to be punished over supporting a “disfavored viewpoint,” Disney said in court papers on Monday. The Disney lawsuit says DeSantis unconstitutionally revamped and took over Walt Disney …

DeSantis pushes for Disney lawsuit trial to be delayed until after 2024 election
1 year, 5 months ago

DeSantis pushes for Disney lawsuit trial to be delayed until after 2024 election

Raw Story  

Ron DeSantis' legal team has asked a federal judge to delay a trial related to the state's fight with Disney for more than two years – well after the 2024 election, NBC News reported. DeSantis' attorneys argued that Disney's lawsuit is illegitimate since the governor doesn't directly enforce laws and he's immune from being sued in regards to legislation he …

Federal judge strikes down Florida’s ban on Medicaid funding for transgender treatment
1 year, 6 months ago

Federal judge strikes down Florida’s ban on Medicaid funding for transgender treatment

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A federal judge on Wednesday struck down Florida rules championed by Gov. He said a Florida health code rule and a new state law violated federal laws on Medicaid, equal protection and the Affordable Care Act’s prohibition of sex discrimination. The judge said Florida had chosen to block payment for some treatments “for political reasons” using a …

What’s on DeSantis’ agenda? A look at the laws he passed as Florida governor, from abortion to guns
1 year, 6 months ago

What’s on DeSantis’ agenda? A look at the laws he passed as Florida governor, from abortion to guns

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — From the death penalty to gender identity to abortion, Florida Gov. “DON’T SAY GAY” The DeSantis administration expanded the controversial law that critics call “Don’t Say Gay” to cover all grades, banning classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools. Additionally, the law makes it the policy of every public school that “a person’s sex …

'Don't Say Gay' to ‘Monkey This Up’: When Ron DeSantis exposed his anti-woke stand
1 year, 7 months ago

'Don't Say Gay' to ‘Monkey This Up’: When Ron DeSantis exposed his anti-woke stand

Hindustan Times  

As Republican Ron DeSantis gears up to announce his candidacy for the 2024 US Presidential election, here's a look at five instances that have highlighted his controversial "anti-woke" agenda, marking his political journey. DeSantis and the Controversial Gun Laws One controversy surrounding Governor Ron DeSantis centres around his signing of a bill that allows Floridians to carry concealed guns without …

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bills targeting drag shows, pronouns, bathroom use and transgender kids
1 year, 7 months ago

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bills targeting drag shows, pronouns, bathroom use and transgender kids

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis throws a pen into the crowd Tuesday at an evangelical Christian school in Lighthouse Point, Fla. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills into law Wednesday that ban gender-affirming care for minors, target drag shows, restrict discussion of “preferred pronouns” in schools and force people to use certain bathrooms. “It’s kind of sad that we even have some of …

DeSantis curtails diversity, equity and inclusion programs in Florida state colleges
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis curtails diversity, equity and inclusion programs in Florida state colleges

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that blocks public colleges from using federal or state funding on diversity programs, addressing a concern of conservatives ahead of the Republican governor’s expected presidential candidacy. The law blocks public universities from diverting state or federal funds toward programs or campus activities that advocate for diversity, equity and …

DeSantis curtails diversity, equity and inclusion programs in Florida state colleges
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis curtails diversity, equity and inclusion programs in Florida state colleges

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis signs legislation on Monday banning state funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Florida’s public universities, at New College of Florida in Sarasota, Fla. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that blocks public colleges from using federal or state funding on diversity programs, addressing a concern of conservatives ahead of the Republican governor’s expected …

DeSantis stacks conservative agenda; presidential run looms
1 year, 7 months ago

DeSantis stacks conservative agenda; presidential run looms

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — From the death penalty to gender identity to abortion, Florida Gov. “DON’T SAY GAY” The DeSantis administration has expanded the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” to cover all grades, banning classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools. Additionally, the proposal would make it the policy of every public school that “a person’s …

Florida Republicans pass school bills on pronouns and diversity
1 year, 7 months ago

Florida Republicans pass school bills on pronouns and diversity

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis, arriving in London last month, is expected to sign into law two proposals that would ban diversity programs in colleges and prevent students and teachers from being required to use pronouns that don’t correspond to someone’s sex. Florida Republicans on Wednesday approved bills to ban diversity programs in colleges and prevent students and teachers from being required to …

Explained: What is Florida's 'Don't say gay' law? Why has its expansion across more classes caused outrage?
1 year, 8 months ago

Explained: What is Florida's 'Don't say gay' law? Why has its expansion across more classes caused outrage?

Firstpost  

Florida has expanded its controversial anti-LGBTQ policy across all grades in schools. As per Yahoo.com, the revised law says teachers “shall not intentionally provide classroom instruction to students in grades 4 through 12 on sexual orientation or gender identity unless such instruction is … expressly required by state academic standards.” However, an exemption can be made if the lesson is …

Florida expands ‘Don’t Say Gay’ through 12th grade while House OKs anti-LGBTQ bills
1 year, 8 months ago

Florida expands ‘Don’t Say Gay’ through 12th grade while House OKs anti-LGBTQ bills

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis signs a bill he called the Parental Rights in Education bill in 2022. Ron DeSantis added more wins to his agenda targeting the LGBTQ+ community as a state board approved an expansion of what critics call the “Don’t Say Gay” law Wednesday, and the House passed bills on gender-transition treatments, bathroom use and keeping children out of drag …

Florida expands ‘Don’t Say Gay’ education ban to all grades
1 year, 8 months ago

Florida expands ‘Don’t Say Gay’ education ban to all grades

Al Jazeera  

Ban in US state bars classroom discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation through high school. The Florida Board of Education has approved a ban on classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” at the request of Governor Ron DeSantis as he gears up for an expected presidential …

DeSantis seeks to control Disney with state oversight powers
1 year, 8 months ago

DeSantis seeks to control Disney with state oversight powers

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers ratcheted up pressure on Walt Disney World on Monday by announcing legislation that will use the regulatory powers of Florida government to exert unprecedented oversight on the park resort’s rides and monorail. “Inspections for the kind of rides at Disney go well beyond county fairs,” said Richard Foglesong, a Rollins College …

Other states are copying Florida's "Don't Say Gay" efforts
1 year, 9 months ago

Other states are copying Florida's "Don't Say Gay" efforts

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Florida's move to expand its …

Other states are copying Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” efforts
1 year, 9 months ago

Other states are copying Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” efforts

Associated Press  

— Florida’s move to expand its prohibition on teaching sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom comes as Republican lawmakers in other states are pursuing their own versions of what critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law. FLORIDA’S EXPANSION The Florida state Board of Education is set to vote next month on an effort by DeSantis’ administration to …

DeSantis to expand ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law to all grades
1 year, 9 months ago

DeSantis to expand ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law to all grades

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' administration is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” as the Republican governor continues to focus on cultural issues ahead of his expected presidential run. President Joe Biden called it “hateful.” DeSantis and other Republicans have …

DeSantis to expand ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law to all grades
1 year, 9 months ago

DeSantis to expand ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law to all grades

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis’ administration plans to ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K through 12. Ron DeSantis’ administration is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” as the Republican governor continues to focus on cultural issues ahead of his expected presidential …

Shocking! Florida likely to ban discussion on girls’ period, human sexuality topics in schools
1 year, 9 months ago

Shocking! Florida likely to ban discussion on girls’ period, human sexuality topics in schools

India TV News  

Florida: In a shocking development, Florida is likely to ban discussions on menstrual cycles and other human sexuality topics in elementary grades. If the bill passes, it would restrict public schools' discussion on human sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases and related topics to grades 6 through 12. “So if little girls experience their menstrual cycle in 5th grade or 4th grade, …

Florida advances bills on gender identity, defamation
1 year, 9 months ago

Florida advances bills on gender identity, defamation

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Republicans on Tuesday advanced a proposal to ban classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity through the eighth grade, expanding the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay.” The bill, which was approved by a House subcommittee, still must clear another committee before moving to the full House. Florida came under intense national scrutiny last …

DeSantis takes over Disney district, punishing company
1 year, 9 months ago

DeSantis takes over Disney district, punishing company

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law. The bill requires DeSantis, a Republican, to appoint a five-member board to oversee the government services that the Disney district provides in its sprawling theme …

DeSantis nears takeover of Disney government in Florida
1 year, 10 months ago

DeSantis nears takeover of Disney government in Florida

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis moved closer to taking over Walt Disney World’s self-governing district Thursday after House Republicans approved legislation meant to punish the company over its opposition to the law critics have dubbed “Don’t Say Gay.” The bill would leave the district intact but would change its name and require DeSantis to appoint a five-member governing …

Ron DeSantis Expected To Control Disney District Governing Board
1 year, 10 months ago

Ron DeSantis Expected To Control Disney District Governing Board

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis would take control over the board of a special governing district Walt Disney World operates in Florida under a bill introduced Monday, as the Republican governor punishes the company over its opposition to the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law. Republican leaders in the statehouse, in coordination with DeSantis, have begun a …

Ron DeSantis ban forces Florida teachers to remove books from classrooms
1 year, 10 months ago

Ron DeSantis ban forces Florida teachers to remove books from classrooms

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The new guidelines, issued by Duval County Public …

DeSantis-backed Florida bill could REPLACE Disney's self-governing power with state-run board
1 year, 11 months ago

DeSantis-backed Florida bill could REPLACE Disney's self-governing power with state-run board

Daily Mail  

Disney World's self-governing power in Florida could be replaced with a state-run board under radical plans backed by Governor Ron DeSantis. DeSantis launched an effort to upend Disney's self-governing powers after the company's former CEO, Bob Chapek, condemned Florida's Rights in Education Bill, termed the Don't Say Gay bill, which limits teaching about sex and gender identity in the state's …

Florida county bans kids’ book about gay penguins as schools cite DeSantis’ ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law to erase LGBTQ themes
1 year, 11 months ago

Florida county bans kids’ book about gay penguins as schools cite DeSantis’ ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law to erase LGBTQ themes

Raw Story  

Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis claimed his "Don't Say Gay" law only applied to "classroom instruction" in kindergarten through third grade, and only prohibited "sexual instruction," but his Dept. One Florida school system, Lake County, which includes about 60 public schools, has banned "And Tango Makes Three," according to Popular Information's Judd Legum. Popular Information quotes DeSantis defending his discriminatory …

Federal judge strikes down DeSantis-backed ‘Stop WOKE’ law on Florida college campuses
2 years, 1 month ago

Federal judge strikes down DeSantis-backed ‘Stop WOKE’ law on Florida college campuses

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 138-page order and preliminary injunction from US …

DeSantis suspends state attorney who refused to prosecute trans people and abortion providers
2 years, 4 months ago

DeSantis suspends state attorney who refused to prosecute trans people and abortion providers

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. In a press conference surrounded by law enforcement on 4 August, the governor also …

Florida to schools: Don’t follow federal LGBTQ protections
2 years, 4 months ago

Florida to schools: Don’t follow federal LGBTQ protections

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida advised school districts to ignore protections for LGBTQ students that President Joe Biden’s administration is trying to implement, saying the anti-discrimination language is not binding law and following the guidance could result in breaking state law. Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz wrote to school districts Thursday saying they should not change current practices because of proposed …

Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law and ‘critical race theory’ ban are in effect. Teachers brace for ‘straight-up indoctrination’
2 years, 5 months ago

Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law and ‘critical race theory’ ban are in effect. Teachers brace for ‘straight-up indoctrination’

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. Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Act, which opponents have called the “Don’t Say Gay” …

New Restrictions For Some Florida Schools As 'Don't Say Gay' Law Goes Into Effect
2 years, 5 months ago

New Restrictions For Some Florida Schools As 'Don't Say Gay' Law Goes Into Effect

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The highly controversial Florida education law dubbed “Don’t Say Gay” officially went into effect on Friday, July 1, even though state officials have yet to clarify exactly what conduct is banned under the new rules. Other schools are also ensuring that their bookshelves are compliant: Palm Beach County is instructing teachers to pull LGBTQ-friendly books that might …

Column: Ron DeSantis is setting the agenda for the GOP, and Democrats should worry
2 years, 7 months ago

Column: Ron DeSantis is setting the agenda for the GOP, and Democrats should worry

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis shows the signed Parental Rights in Education Act, known to opponents as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, at a March news conference in Shady Hills, Fla. “He’s taken on the left more aggressively than any U.S. governor in modern history,” Fox News pundit Laura Ingraham enthused last month when she devoted an entire hour of her prime-time program …

DeSantis tests limits of his combative style in Disney feud
2 years, 7 months ago

DeSantis tests limits of his combative style in Disney feud

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. “When you listen to Ron DeSantis, it’s righteous indignation: ‘Here’s why you’re wrong and here’s why I’m right,’'” said Florida Rep. Blaise Ingoglia, a former state GOP chairman. In an interview, Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison described DeSantis’ attack on Disney as a continuation of a “divisive agenda” geared toward booking interviews on conservative …

EXPLAINER: Why are Disney and DeSantis feuding in Florida?
2 years, 8 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why are Disney and DeSantis feuding in Florida?

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. The new law is largely seen as retribution for Disney’s criticism of a new state law that critics have dubbed “Don’t Say Gay,” which bars instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. The bill, which the Legislature passed on Thursday and DeSantis signed into law on Friday, would eliminate the …

Florida lawmakers vote to revoke Disney’s perks
2 years, 8 months ago

Florida lawmakers vote to revoke Disney’s perks

Al Jazeera  

Disney has criticized a law backed by Ron DeSantis, the governor of the US state of Florida, that limits school instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation. Florida’s Republican-controlled legislature passed a measure to strip Walt Disney Co. of its self-governance privileges in the state, escalating a feud between Governor Ron DeSantis and the entertainment giant. “We’re trying to understand …

Disney stripped of special tax status in Florida over 'Don’t Say Gay' bill
2 years, 8 months ago

Disney stripped of special tax status in Florida over 'Don’t Say Gay' bill

The Telegraph  

Disney has been stripped of its long-held special status as a self-governing area of Florida, after Republican governor Ron DeSantis punished the company for refusing to back his culture war waged over “woke” LGBT policies. The Florida House of Representatives on Thursday gave final passage to a bill that would dissolve Walt Disney World's private government. The swift effort by …

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