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DeSantis’ congressional map favors Republicans, likely diminishes Black representation

MIAMI — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday kept his promise and proposed a redistricting map that blows up the state’s current congressional districts, creates four additional Republican-leaning seats, and eliminates at least two districts now held by Black Democrats in North and Central Florida.

Miami Herald · Apr 14, 2022

Florida’s feuding over education laws is in national spotlight. GOP seizes the moment

MIAMI — Amanda Silvestri, a mother of two elementary school children, traveled from Palm Beach County to Tallahassee in January to tell state lawmakers she was concerned about what her kids were being taught in school.

Miami Herald · Apr 6, 2022

Following DeSantis’ lead, Florida lawmakers take aim at race discussions

TALLAHASSEE — The Republican majority on the Senate Education Committee on Tuesday advanced a measure that attempts to tackle one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ top legislative priorities: barring the influence of critical race theory in schools and businesses across Florida.

Miami Herald · Jan 19, 2022