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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis headed for Greg Abbott’s Texas turf to headline GOP fundraisers

DALLAS — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, widely considered a top 2024 presidential contender, is headed to Texas next month to headline two local Republican Party fundraising dinners.

Tribune News Service

College Board's revised AP African American studies course draws new criticism

The organization released the new curriculum for the Advanced Placement course after Florida rejected the pilot. The revisions removed units on Black feminist literary thought and Black Lives Matter.

WEKU

Gov. DeSantis proposes $115 billion budget plan, which would offer $1.5 billion in tax breaks

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a nearly $115 billion budget recommendation Wednesday that includes $1.5 billion in tax relief on everything from baby diapers to gas stoves, while keeping nearly $16 billion in reserves.

Orlando Sentinel

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Republicans "disturbed" by Newsmax nix

"It's time for answers," Senator Ted Cruz said in response to the cable provider dropping the conservative network

Salon

Did Ron DeSantis Really Just Change the AP African American Studies Curriculum?

The College Board says these changes were already in the works. But even if that's true, they may have just opened a new front in the culture wars.

Reason

AP class changed after DeSantis pressure

Black Lives Matter, critical race theory, Black feminism, and queer intersectionality are no longer exam topics

Salon

Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #47

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance.

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DeSantis injects politics into $114B Florida budget proposal

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida will have enough money to withstand a national economic downturn while still being able to provide tax breaks

The Independent UK

Potential 2024 GOP presidential hopefuls headed to Austin for retreat with donors

Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Sen. John Cornyn are helping host the event at the Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa.

The Texas Tribune

Revised AP African American Studies class drops controversial topics after criticism

The official curriculum for the new Advanced Placement course released Wednesday removed topics like Black Lives Matter that drew criticism from conservatives including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

WEKU

Ron DeSantis targets diversity programs

DeSantis vowed to cut all funding for programs he believes are "ideological"

Salon

After DeSantis criticism, College Board unveils updated framework for AP African American studies

The updated curriculum excludes some of the content that infuriated the Florida governor.

Axios

Biden regains lead in PredictIt’s 2024 presidential betting market

As of January 31, 2023, PredictIt’s 2024 presidential market shows President Joe Biden (D) leading at $0.34, followed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) at $0.30, and former President Donald Trump (R) at $0.23. No other candidate has more than a $0.10 share price. The share price, which rises and…

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For the first time, students can take African American studies as an AP class

LOS ANGELES — On the opening day of Black History Month, the College Board is making history Wednesday by releasing details of its first Advanced Placement class on African American studies for high school students — a class that drew national attention after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis banned it in…

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The Independent UK

Trump fuels DeSantis feud by posting video of Florida governor saying he wants to be like Paul Ryan: ‘Wow’

‘I think you see that I’ve been recognized nationally as being somebody who would be different,’ DeSantis says in the footage shared by the former president

The Independent UK

Black history AP class rejected in Florida catches on

The Advanced Placement course on African American studies that has been rejected by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration is being tested at 60 schools around the country

The Guardian - US

Nikki Haley to announce Republican presidential run in February – report

Former South Carolina governor and Trump UN ambassador has trailed run while clashing with possible foe Pompeo

The Texas Tribune

Ron DeSantis to visit Texas to help Republicans in Harris and Dallas counties raise money

The news of DeSantis’ visit comes as speculation continues to mount that he could make a 2024 presidential bid against former President Donald Trump, who is already running.

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Salon

Anti-vaxxers desperate with end of COVID

Anti-vaxxers built their identities around the pandemic — now they're losing their minds (even more)

The Independent UK

Trump news – live: Trump repeatedly pleading 5th deposition video leaked as Stormy Daniels mocks him

All the latest developments from Trumpworld

The Independent UK

Anti-abortion activists aim to sway GOP White House hopefuls

Emboldened anti-abortion activists are looking to the next presidential election as an opportunity to solidify their influence over the Republican Party

Tribune News Service

Trump raises less than $10 million, ensuring GOP race is wide open

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump raised less than $10 million after he announced his third White House campaign, a disappointing haul for the former president already facing an uphill battle in his comeback.

Orlando Sentinel

Gov. DeSantis ‘anticipates’ special session on Disney’s Reedy Creek next week

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis is expecting a special session next week to consider the proposed state takeover of Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, a spokesman said late Tuesday.

Al Jazeera

Florida governor backs ban on diversity lessons in state colleges

Republican Ron DeSantis, a possible US presidential candidate, says diversity programmes serve as a ‘political filter’.

Reason

The Latest DeSantis Higher Ed Reform Proposals

The Florida governor unveiled some big new ideas -- not all of them good

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