The Latest Breaking News from Ron DeSantis

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The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023

Trump, DeSantis among 2024 GOP hopefuls set to appear at Moms for Liberty gathering

Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the main rivals for the Republican presidential nomination, are scheduled to speak at the annual gathering of Moms for Liberty

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023

DeSantis signs controversial ‘radioactive roads’ bill lobbied by fertilizer giant Mosaic

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill that will allow the Florida Department of Transportation to study the use of phosphogypsum, a mildly radioactive byproduct of the phosphate manufacturing process, in road construction.

Tribune News Service · Jun 30, 2023

DeSantis mocked for apparently photoshopped resurfaced campaign photo

‘Oh dear here’s man of integrity meatball Ron standing with his wife in a studio in front of a beach poster’

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

On Saturday, Florida hospitals start asking patients’ immigration status. Advocates call requirement ‘dangerous’

Starting Saturday, most Florida hospitals will start collecting data on patients’ immigration status, bucking advice from clinicians who warn this could deter sick people from seeking care.

Orlando Sentinel · Jun 29, 2023

Fla. teachers unions work to increase membership as new law kicks in

Florida’s teachers unions, running an “I’m sticking with my union” campaign, are working this summer to overcome the hurdles of a new state law they argue is unfair and unconstitutional.

Orlando Sentinel · Jun 29, 2023

What Trump, DeSantis and other 2024 candidates said about SCOTUS affirmative action decision

The court ruled 6-3 against the admissions processes at Harvard and the University of North Carolina.

Axios · Jun 29, 2023

DeSantis accused of breaking the law with Texas border trip

‘His campaign has to reimburse the state of Texas for the cost, or else he’s received an unreported and likely excessive in-kind contribution’

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Largely ignored by Congress, DeSantis woos state lawmakers to help lift his campaign

Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign has the formal backing of five U.S. representatives, one governor, and exactly zero U.S. senators — a grand total of six endorsements from the nation’s top elected officials.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jun 29, 2023

Disney Just Scored A Big Legal Victory, Just Not In Its Suit With Governor DeSantis

Disney has won a legal battle related to its ongoing battles in Florida, but not its lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis.

Cinemablend · Jun 29, 2023