Politics Apr 14 DeSantis signs bill banning abortion in Florida after 6 weeks of pregnancy TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law a bill approved by the Republican-dominated Florida Legislature to ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
Politics Apr 13 Florida GOP passes 6-week abortion ban, Gov. DeSantis expected to sign The Republican-dominated Florida Legislature on Thursday approved a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, a proposal supported by GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis as he prepares for an expected presidential run.
Politics Apr 03 Florida Senate passes 6-week abortion ban backed by DeSantis A six-week ban would give DeSantis an important political win on an issue important with GOP primary voters ahead of his expected White House run.
Politics Mar 27 DeSantis signs bill expanding school voucher program for private schools Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed legislation to allow all K-12 students in the state to get taxpayer-funded vouchers for private schools.
Politics Mar 22 DeSantis to expand ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law to high school classes The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12, expanding the current law critics call "Don't Say Gay." DeSantis has leaned heavily into cultural divides on his path to an anticipated White…
Politics Mar 14 Florida Republicans advance bills on gender identity, defamation Florida Republicans are advancing 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."…
Politics Mar 10 DeSantis backing stricter abortion ban in Florida TALLAHASSE, Fla. (AP) — A stricter abortion ban under consideration for Florida could have practical implications for women throughout the South and political implications for Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Politics Mar 07 Ahead of 2024 presidential bid, DeSantis calls for U.S. to follow Florida’s lead Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' State of the State speech is likely to be more about making a case to lead the country rather than an assessment of Florida's future.
Nation Feb 27 DeSantis signs bill giving him control over Disney district in Florida 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 park properties in Florida.
Education Jan 31 Florida Gov. DeSantis pushes ban on diversity programs in state colleges Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced plans to block state colleges from having programs on diversity, equity and inclusion, and critical race theory.