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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, July 7, 2023

Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including legislative activity, nationwide trends, and recent news. In each issue, you’ll find updates on legislative activity and recent news.

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Casey DeSantis ‘mamas’ video labeled ‘desperate effort’ to save husband’s campaign

Florida first lady outlines Ron DeSantis’s hardline rightwing agenda in video accusing progressives of ‘coming after our kids’

The Guardian - US

Lack of referees threatens Southwest Florida high school football

One region in Florida may about to have a new appreciation for referees and the work they do.

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Fox News host doesn’t hold back on Ron DeSantis’ poll numbers

Florida governor says he’s ‘running to win in January or February ... not to juice polling now’

The Independent UK

Florida Republican lawmaker accused of sexually harassing two male staffers

Fabian Basabe’s lawyers called the lawsuit ‘frivolous and meritless’

The Independent UK

DeSantis’ veto of electric cars bill cost taxpayers $277 million, critics say

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis was more concerned about Iowa corn farmers than Florida taxpayers when he vetoed a popular bill that could have saved the state $277 million by adding electric vehicles to state and local government fleets, a Democratic critic says.

Orlando Sentinel

DeSantis struggles to separate from Trump on policy when campaigning for 2024

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis often tells Republican voters on the campaign trail that they should choose him because he is embracing big, bold policy positions that prove he is the presidential candidate most ready to wage an all-out battle on the political left.

Miami Herald

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DeSantis’ Fundraising Falls Short Of Trump’s Tally — But Here’s Why His Team Isn’t Too Concerned

Trump's team unofficially confirms strong inflows of campaign funds as rival candidate details the Florida governor's fundraising

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Florida couple arrested after child’s ‘torturous death’ in car seat overnight

Mr Rondon tested positive for meth, marijuana, and alcohol, while Mrs Rondon tested positive for marijuana and alcohol

The Independent UK

Florida judge to murder suspect on run for 40 years: "You knew you were running from something."

A Florida judge has denied a 65-year-old California fugitive bail in connection with the death of a woman nearly 40 years ago

The Independent UK

McCaskill Slams DeSantis’ 2024 Campaign As ‘Dead Frog’ Personality

Former senator predicts failure for DeSantis' attempt to mimic Trump's showmanship and rhetoric.

Zenger

Florida Democrats fight to restore party’s lost pride in era of DeSantis

Progressives aim to reinstate equilibrium to state’s lopsided politics that DeSantis has, in the eyes of some, dragged into fascism

The Guardian - US

Steve Hummer: The Kevin Harvick Saga runs its final laps in Atlanta

ATLANTA — Back on the Monday of March 12, 2001, Atlanta picked up its morning paper and read of many sporting splendors. Down in Florida, Braves pitcher John Smoltz made a second start in his recovery from elbow surgery. Lefty Driesell’s Georgia State basketball team had just earned an invite…

Tribune News Service

How to do the great American road trip: Florida to Minnesota

It’s one of the classic bucket list trips: driving across the States on wide, empty roads that lead to some of the country’s greatest landmarks. In this exclusive series, Simon Veness and Susan Veness share diaries of their travels as they take on the ultimate US adventure

The Independent UK

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Boy, 7, hit and killed by stray bullet after jet ski dispute between two groups

Yitzian Torres Garcia was shot in the head by a stray bullet as a dispute was ongoing nearby during the 4th of July fireworks in Tampa, Florida

The Independent UK

Asian Americans feel particularly targeted by new laws criminalizing those who assist voters

Several new voting laws in mostly Republican-led states impose criminal penalties or fines for helping people register to vote

Orlando Sentinel

Florida’s Billy Napier, Todd Golden, SEC coaches voice concern with sports betting’s prevalence

When sports betting eventually becomes legal in Florida, the Gators do not expect to be blindsided.

Al Jazeera

DeSantis campaign brings in $20m in donations, trailing Trump

Trump remains the leader in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, despite ongoing legal battles.

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California officials join Texas sheriff in calling for federal investigation into DeSantis migrant flights

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Attorney General Rob Bonta are calling for the U.S. Department of Justice to open an investigation into the transportation of migrants to Sacramento as part of a program overseen by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Miami Herald

DeSantis pulls in $20 million for presidential bid in first six weeks of campaign

MIAMI — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign announced Thursday that it raised $20 million in the first six weeks of his candidacy.

Tribune News Service

New Florida law is ‘death knell for smart growth,’ environmentalists say

TAMPA, Fla. — Dozens of bills from this year’s Florida legislative session became law on at the start of July, but environmental activists say one law in particular has been hiding in the shadow of high-profile bills like permitless carry and new immigration legislation.

The Independent UK

DeSantis raised $20 million in the 6 weeks since announcing his presidential run, his campaign says

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' campaign says it raised $20 million in the first six weeks after he announced his run for president

Zenger

Saharan Dust Cloud Approaching US, Affecting Air Quality

Massive cloud of Sahara dust heading toward Florida, with potential impact on air quality and temperatures.

Ballotpedia

Election legislation roundup: Florida State Legislature

As of July 2, members of the Florida State Legislature, which includes the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida State Senate, have passed eight bills related to election administration since the beginning of the year.

Miami Herald

Congress members will host roundtable with pro-democracy Cuban activists in Miami

Two years after island-wide pro-democracy street protests erupted in Cuba, members of Florida’s congressional delegation will host a roundtable discussion on human rights and hear from leading Cuban activists Rose Maria Payá and Orlando Gutiérrez-Boronat.

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