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Many Georgia Republicans want no part of Trump’s comeback

As former President Donald Trump steps up his comeback bid, some of the state’s most prominent Republicans are raising urgent concerns about whether he can retake the state — let alone the White House — in 2024.

Tribune News Service

Fabiola Santiago: Of course lying George Santos has ties to Florida. It’s where truth ‘comes to die’

So, liar extraordinaire George Santos has ties to Florida! Where’s the surprise?

Miami Herald

DeSantis eyes 2024 from afar as GOP rivals move toward runs

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may be months away from publicly declaring his presidential intentions, but his potential rivals aren’t holding back

The Independent UK

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Biden to promote administration wins in speech to Democrats

President Joe Biden hasn’t announced a reelection campaign, but some of the themes of his likely bid should be on display when he addresses a national Democratic Party meeting

The Independent UK

Here are some key cuts from the AP African American Studies curriculum

The changes come after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' (R) administration tried to block the course.

Axios

DeSantis says time has come for Florida Legislature to deal with Disney’s Reedy Creek

MIAMI — Gov. Ron DeSantis said lawmakers will return to Tallahassee as soon as next week to continue his fight against The Walt Disney Co. after it opposed Florida’s Parental Rights in Education legislation last year, called “don’t say gay” by critics.

Miami Herald

New Florida legislation would let judges impose death penalties if juries don’t

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida could soon be the only state where a judge could override a jury’s recommendation for a life sentence and give the death penalty instead, under proposed legislation to re-craft Florida’s capital punishment system.

Miami Herald

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The nightmare of GOP voter suppression

Racial justice, voting rights, and authoritarianism.

Salon

Instant Karma's Gonna Get You

Should conservatives worry about breaking the norm of political non-interference with state universities?

Reason

Nikki Haley Is Running for President

Expect a lot of harsh positioning on immigration and China.

Reason

New Advanced Placement African American Studies course is a watered down version of itself

On February 1, 2023– the first day of Black History Month – the College Board released the framework for its new Advanced Placement African American Studies course.

The Conversation

DeSantis has executive privilege, a judge ruled, setting up legal battle over secrecy

TAMPA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis has been eyeing a run for president, but he’s not waiting until 2024 to assert one of the most contested legal rights associated with that office.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Do progressives want to prove Gov. Ron DeSantis right?

Let’s suppose you were a Democrat who secretly wanted Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to become our next president. What would you do?

Chicago Tribune

‘Everything was intentionally erased.’ Miami museum exhibit recounts Rosewood massacre

Lizzie Robinson Jenkins didn’t want to spend the rest of her life researching Rosewood.

Miami Herald

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Editorial: Bail reform becomes DeSantis’ latest work of deception

Bail reform, or ending cash bail for people arrested on some or all charges, is not, from a statistical standpoint, a controversial topic. That’s why it has drawn strong bipartisan support in so many states and cities. It immediately reduces the cost burden on county jails. Combined with thoughtful pretrial…

Tribune News Service

Nikki Haley wants to convince Republicans she’s the younger leader they need

Nikki Haley is betting with her presidential bid that she’s uniquely suited to solve Republicans’ Donald Trump dilemma, as GOP leaders seek a new standard bearer for the 2024 election.

Axios

The fractious GOP is consolidating around a "protect the children" platform for 2024

A year before presidential primaries begin, Republicans see this as a winning formula.

Tribune News Service

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.

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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.

Orlando Sentinel

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.

Salon

Republicans "disturbed" by Newsmax nix

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

Reason

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.

Salon

AP class changed after DeSantis pressure

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

Ballotpedia

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.

The Independent UK

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

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