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Florida springs protection rule is overdue and underwhelming, critics say

Legislators left no doubt how they felt when they passed one of the first bills in the 2016 session.

Tribune News Service

Amid abortion battle, DeSantis vetoes birth control funding — again

When Gov. Ron DeSantis slashed $3 billion from the state’s budget Thursday, one ill-fated item sounded familiar: Just as he did last year, DeSantis vetoed $2 million meant to help low-income people access long-acting birth control.

Tribune News Service

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office considered a bill to target libel laws, records show

ORLANDO, Fla. — A top staffer for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis worked on a proposal that sought to challenge decades-old First Amendment protections for the news media and make it easier for high-profile people to win defamation lawsuits, according to documents obtained by the Orlando Sentinel.

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Is Florida’s rapid-fire smackdown of Disney even legal? Experts raise questions

MIAMI — In four days, the proposals went from drafts to law.

Miami Herald

Florida Gov. DeSantis says he wants ‘race-neutral’ congressional districts when new map is drawn, which will eliminate Black district

MIAMI — Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed Tuesday that the congressional redistricting map he is proposing will dismantle a congressional district designed to help Black voters living in the former plantation territories of North Florida.

Miami Herald

DeSantis hijacks congressional mapping

ACLU calls legislature's decision to "cede" power "undemocratic" as DeSantis seeks to cut Black districts

Salon

Editorial: Humane contraception program merits governor’s support

Florida’s Catholic bishops again are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto something reasonable and humane that the Legislature has done to minimize abortions. DeSantis vetoed this program last year — which was a mistake. He should approve it this time.

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Grim new developments reveal more trouble in Florida home insurance market

Florida’s home insurance availability crisis continues to claim new victims, and worries are mounting that more companies could be declared insolvent as this year’s hurricane season draws near.

Tribune News Service

Fla. surgeon general won't endorse vax

Dr. Joseph Ladapo appeared in front of a state Senate committee without a single slide or chart

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