The Latest Breaking News from Ron DeSantis

If Dominion prevails against Fox News, that won’t harm press freedoms

Quite a few observers, including liberals, are anxious that a victory for Dominion could backfire. Those worries are misplaced

The Guardian - US · Apr 18, 2023

Gustavo Arellano: Can an anti-immigrant bill turn Florida blue the way Prop. 187 did for California?

LOS ANGELES — When I heard about Florida's plan to crack down on immigrants who lack legal status, I immediately thought of California's Proposition 187.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 18, 2023

Commentary: Republicans won’t win back the youth vote with a culture war

Last week, the Missouri House of Representatives passed a budget that eliminated aid to local libraries amid a dispute over the constitutionality of a state ban on “explicit material” in public schools. Last month, legislators in Tennessee approved a law restricting drag performances on public property or anywhere minors might…

Tribune News Service · Apr 18, 2023

Ron DeSantis threatens prison near Disney theme park in latest retaliation

After being humiliated by its outgoing board, the Florida governor has hit upon another idea to punish the company

The Guardian - US · Apr 18, 2023

Ron DeSantis threatens to build prison next to Disney World as he continues vendetta against company

Florida governor has been feuding with the company after it publicly opposed the state’s so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay Bill’

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

DeSantis seeks to control Disney with state oversight powers

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers are ratcheting up pressure on Walt Disney World

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

DeSantis ramps up power struggle with Disney World

Disney's restrictive development agreement undercut the Florida governor's talking point that he defeated "woke corporatism" in Florida.

Axios · Apr 17, 2023

DeSantis says lawmakers will reassert control of Reedy Creek, jokes about building prison

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed Monday that the Florida Legislature will soon reassert control over Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, promising to void development agreements and even floating the idea of building a state prison near the world-famous attraction.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 17, 2023

Skeptical rural leaders aren’t buying Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s school choice plan

Placed inside the folder of parental rights and one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s major agenda items, a school voucherlike program appeared to have a good chance of passing through the Legislature.

Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023

No Constitutional Right To Honk Your Car Horn, Court Says

Plus: DeSantis does better than Trump in swing-state poll, majority say abortion pill should remain available, and more...

Reason · Apr 17, 2023