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Ron DeSantis Promises To Win Over Disney World 'Come Hell Or High Water' But New Threats Could Punish Guests More Than The Resort

Florida's Governor suggests the state may retaliate against Disney World following land deal.

Cinemablend

In DeSantis' shadow, Florida Democrats fight to be relevant

Things are so bad for the Florida Democratic Party that the arrests of its party chair and Senate minority leader could be seen as a positive

The Independent UK

As New College transforms, 7 faculty are asked to drop bids for tenure

In an unprecedented move, New College of Florida Interim President Richard Corcoran has asked seven faculty members to withdraw their applications for tenure ahead of the school’s April board of trustees meeting, according to Steven Shipman, president of the school’s faculty union.

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How teachers and librarians are subverting book bans in the US

Books on race and gender identity are the subject of a record number of book bans in the United States.

Al Jazeera

Florida: Covid whistleblower claims son’s arrest is ‘kidnapping’ by DeSantis

Rebekah Jones says 13-year-old, charged over apparent threats to middle school in February, targeted for political reasons

The Guardian - US

Ron DeSantis: a faltering White House bid

“Is Ron DeSantis not yet ready for prime time?” asked Matt Lewis on The Daily Beast. Many Republicans thought the Florida governor had the best shot at wrestling the 2024 GOP presidential nomination away from Donald Trump, but his performance over recent weeks “has not instilled confidence”.

The Week

Mark Z. Barabak: Can Gavin Newsom kinda but not really run for president and still do his job as California governor?

He ran TV ads taunting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and raised billboards in seven states telling women that California would defend their access to abortion.

Los Angeles Times

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Joe Battenfeld: Trump-DeSantis ticket in 2024 would be formidable team

It’s not too early for Republicans to start thinking about a winning ticket in 2024 – one that will likely include a dinged-up Donald Trump at the top.

Boston Herald

Kansas passes anti-ESG bill, but it's milder than some want

A proposal designed to thwart environmentally and socially conscious investing has cleared the Kansas Legislature but divisions within its GOP majorities kept the measure from being a strong as some conservatives wanted

The Independent UK

Religious leaders fear Florida bill could make it a crime to take immigrants to church

ORLANDO, Fla. — Some Florida church leaders fear a proposed crackdown championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis could criminalize giving immigrants without legal status rides to services, Sunday school or doctor’s appointments.

Orlando Sentinel

Florida Rep. Byron Donalds endorses Trump for president in big snub of DeSantis

Florida Rep. Byron Donalds on Thursday endorsed former President Donald Trump in a major snub of home state ally Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Tribune News Service

13-year-old son of Rebekah Jones, whistleblower who clashed with Gov. DeSantis, is arrested over memes

MIAMI — The 13-year-old son of a controversial whistleblower who accused the administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis of suppressing state data on the severity of the COVID pandemic in Florida was arrested this week on charges that he made “terrorist” threats on the internet.

Miami Herald

At the Races: Cheese stakes - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call

DeSantis lays out Florida as blueprint for Republican success in Michigan speech

MIDLAND, Mich. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis touted recent GOP victories in the sunshine state as a roadmap for national Republican wins as he spoke Thursday to a packed crowd of Michigan Republicans.

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McClatchy Washington Bureau

‘Total and complete disaster’: DeSantis takes rhetorical aim at Fed Chairman Powell

WASHINGTON — Ron DeSantis has found a new rhetorical target as he prepares for a potential presidential bid: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

Tribune News Service

Florida concealed carry goes permitless, and gun instructors hope for the best

BRANDON, Fla. — Firearms instructor Brent Adair entered the windowless room behind the modest gun shop and greeted all three students waiting for his 11:30 a.m. concealed carry class.

Miami Herald

Can kids see ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’? How DeSantis’ anti-drag war is affecting the performing arts

MIAMI — Before there was “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and drag brunch in Wynwood, there was Shakespeare.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Russian media mocks Trump over arrest days after he defended Putin: ‘We’re getting lots of popcorn!’

State TV hosts joke ‘Donald Fredovych’ could be granted asylum in Rostov-on-Don

The Independent UK

GOP's DeSantis visits Whitmer's Michigan, the 'anti-Florida'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is going to the northern Michigan community of Midland for a county GOP event Thursday before heading to speak at Hillsdale College

Miami Herald

California governor sympathizes with New College of Florida students, takes shots at DeSantis

MIAMI — After months of protesting the takeover of their school by conservative trustees appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, students and faculty at New College of Florida found an empathetic ear from an unlikely source: California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

The Independent UK

On DeSantis turf, Newsom decries conservative education push

Appearing on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ turf, California Gov. Gavin Newsom decried what he called a conservative attempt to reshape education in the U.S., most notably at progressive institutions like New College of Florida

Tribune News Service

Democratic group publishes 500-page DeSantis opposition research file

Donald Trump isn’t the only one treating Gov. Ron DeSantis like a candidate for president, even in the absence of the Florida governor launching an official 2024 campaign.

Al Jazeera

‘Boogeyman’: Why Republicans invoke Soros to defend Trump

Right-wing claims about liberal donor being behind former US president’s charges are a conspiracy theory, critics say.

Salon

Rich get tax breaks for planes, yachts

All you have to do is make a case you’re using it for business, which turns out to be surprisingly easy

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