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‘Florida Is No. 1’ DeSantis Tells Legislature During State of the State Speech

March 7, 2023
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told the same story to state lawmakers on March 7 that he’s been telling nearly every day since he took the oath of office in January at the beginning of his second term. But this time, the presumed presidential candidate got to tell it to a joint session of the Florida…

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The Florida Law Standing Between DeSantis and a Presidential Bid

March 7, 2023
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With the release of his book last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has begun his campaign for an office he hasn’t declared he’s seeking. It’s not officially a campaign. It’s called instead a book tour for “The Courage to be Free: Florida’s Blueprint for America’s Revival.” DeSantis will make two book-tour stops this week in Iowa,…

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‘Resign-to-Run’ Law Looms Large Over DeSantis Candidacy Question

March 7, 2023
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With the release of his book last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has begun his campaign for an office he hasn’t declared he’s seeking. It’s not officially a campaign. It’s called instead a book tour for “The Courage to be Free: Florida’s Blueprint for America’s Revival.” DeSantis will make two book-tour stops this week in Iowa,…

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LIVE NOW: Florida Gov. DeSantis Delivers State of the State Address

March 7, 2023
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivers his State of the State Address at 11:15 a.m. ET on March 7. …

Florida Gov. DeSantis Delivers State of the State Address

March 7, 2023
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivers his State of the State Address at 11:15 a.m. ET on March 7. …

Florida-Bound Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Bird Strike Causes Fire

March 7, 2023
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According to officials, a Southwest Airlines flight bound for Florida was forced to return to Cuba on Sunday due to a bird strike reportedly causing an engine to catch fire, filling the cabin with smoke. The air carrier confirmed in a statement that 147 passengers and six crew members were safely evacuated from the plane…

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‘Pro-American, Optimistic, Pro-Business’: JP Morgan CEO on His Love for Florida and Texas

March 7, 2023
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Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan Chase, expressed his choice of Florida and Texas for their pro-business approach, suggesting that other states have much to learn from these red states. “We’ve loved Florida. We’re growing in Florida left and right, you know, small businesses, large companies … I’ve forgot how many total employees we have…

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Proposed Florida Law Would Make Antisemitic Activity Punishable With Prison

March 6, 2023
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A bill making its way through the Florida Legislature could land a person in prison for up to five years for passing out leaflets with antisemitic messages, vandalizing property with antisemitic slogans or symbols, or harassing someone based on their religious attire. State Rep. Randy Fine, a Republican from southern Brevard County, says House Bill 269…

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Supreme Court Sides With Offended Atheists in Lawsuit Against Florida City Over Prayer Vigil

March 6, 2023
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The Supreme Court sided with atheists March 6 when it decided not to hear an appeal by a Florida city that sought to halt their lawsuit over a city-sponsored prayer vigil. Conservative Justice Clarence Thomas objected to the court’s decision to deny the petition in City of Ocala, Florida v. Rojas, court file 22-278. The court majority…

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DeSantis’ Immigration Bill Would Nullify Illegal Border-Crossers’ Out-of-State IDs

March 6, 2023
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New legislation proposed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would invalidate driver’s licenses and state identification cards obtained by illegal immigrants in other states. The “bold initiative,” according to Florida state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia and would crack down on illegal immigration in the Sunshine State by addressing the issue on multiple fronts, including employment, health care,…

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