PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Reducing Fetal and Infant Mortality Act, HB 5, into law on April 14, banning most abortions after 15 weeks. Exceptions to the law, which goes into effect on July 1, would be to save a mother’s life or if the fetus has a fatal abnormality. “We are here…
DeSantis Signs ‘No Patient Left Alone Act’
PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 988–The No Patient Left Alone Act—on April 6, guaranteeing Floridians the “fundamental right” of in-person visits with family members and other loved ones in health care facilities—even in a crisis. The patient visitation rights bill requires that in-person visits are allowed in long-term care facilities, hospices and hospitals,…
Moms for Liberty Vows Boycott: ‘Disney has Severely Underestimated Florida Parents’
As the battle between The Walt Disney Co. and Florida rages on, the co-founders of Moms for Liberty are calling for a boycott, saying “Disney has severely underestimated Florida parents.” On March 28, 2022, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Parental Rights in Education bill into law. House Bill 1557, inaccurately branded by liberal opponents…
Majority of Americans, Including Democrats, Support Florida’s Parental Rights Law: Poll
A majority of U.S. citizens support the “Parental Rights in Education” law that was recently approved by Florida lawmakers and signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to a poll by Public Opinion Strategies. When presented with the actual language of the bill, the majority of respondents—irrespective of partisan divisions—voiced their support. “Classroom instruction by school…
Majority of Americans, Including Democrats, Support Florida’s So-Called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law: Poll
A majority of U.S. citizens support the “Parental Rights in Education” bill that was recently passed in the state of Florida and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to a poll by Public Opinion Strategies. When presented with the actual language of the bill, the majority of respondents—irrespective of partisan divisions—supported it. “Classroom…
DeSantis Signs Law Enforcement Bill to Recruit and Retain Officers
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis gave law enforcement across Florida a boost on Friday, when he signed into law a bill to help recruit and retain officers in the state. “While other parts of the country are mistreating, marginalizing, and defunding law enforcement, in Florida we continue to prioritize and appreciate our law…
Federal Judge Rules Florida’s New Election Law Unconstitutional
On March 31, a federal judge ruled Florida’s new election law, SB 90, to be unconstitutional. As The Epoch Times reported May 1, 2021, the Republican-controlled state Senate previously approved SB 90 (pdf), which overhauled Florida election law ahead of the 2022 midterm elections and 2024 presidential election. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill into law May 6, 2021,…
DeSantis Gives Bonuses to First Responders for Second Year in a Row
PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–Gov. Ron DeSantis rolled into Ponte Vedra Beach bearing “Christmas in March” bonuses for Florida’s first responders—in recognition of their efforts as well as to offset what he called “Bidenflation.” As in 2021, law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics will be eligible to receive a $1,000 bonus, the Republican governor announced. “Bonuses…
DeSantis Vetoes New Congressional Maps Approved by Florida Legislature
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday vetoed the state’s newly drawn congressional map and called for a special session to redraw them in April. The Republican governor claimed the congressional map, which was submitted by both chambers of the Legislature, violated the 14th Amendment. “We have a responsibility to produce maps for our citizens…
DeSantis Signs Florida Parental Rights in Education Bill
PUNTA GORDA, Florida–Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Parental Rights in Education bill on Monday, reinforcing the fundamental rights of parents to make decisions about the education and well-being of their children. The bill, seen as controversial by some, prohibits classroom instruction on sexual orientation in kindergarten through third grade, as well as instruction that is…
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