Stories tagged: "DeSantis"

Elections Charlie Crist
Elections Charlie Crist Runs to Unseat Gov. DeSantis in 2022 with a Clear Message: ‘Stop the Division and Hate’.

Calling Florida Gov. DeSantis “a radical sort of mini-Trump,” the US representative prepares to run against the Republican incumbent.

June 23, 2021 3:06 pm EDT Giselle Balido Giselle Balido
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Elections Charlie Crist Vows to Fight DeSantis’ Restrictive Election Measures if Elected Governor

One of the most vocal opponents of DeSantis’ voting law, early in May Charlie Crist became the first Democrat to officially announce his run against the Republican incumbent next year.

May 18, 2021 4:14 pm EDT Giselle Balido Giselle Balido
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Floricua Latinos Were Undercounted in the Census. Here’s Why It Matters.

Undercounted states can lose out not only on political representation and Electoral College votes, but, very importantly, on federal funding that uses census data as a base. This can have a profound impact on individuals and families.

May 11, 2021 2:09 pm EDT Giselle Balido Giselle Balido
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Coronavirus Florida Doctors Take a Blowtorch to Trump and DeSantis’ “Heartbreaking and Irresponsible” COVID-19 Response

As cases surge in the state, these physicians blast the Republican governor's refusal to return to lockdowns.

October 29, 2020 5:16 pm EDT Giselle Balido Giselle Balido
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Coronavirus Gov. Ron DeSantis Pushes for High School Fall Sports, Despite Warnings From Medical Advisory Panel

"Until this virus is given the respect it deserves to quiet down, introducing sports adds fuel to the fire," warns Sports Medicine Advisory Committee Chairwoman.

August 21, 2020 3:32 pm EDT Giselle Balido Giselle Balido

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Campaign photo of Sigal Chattah Law and Policy Sigal Chattah acepta $ 10,000 en donaciones de campaña de un contrabandista de armas acusado
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis waves during a press conference, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Government DeSantis Campaign and PAC Get Over $115,000 From Men With Alleged Mafia Ties
AP Photo/John Locher, File Law and Policy La tasa de homicidios de Nevada ha bajado un 20 %, pero el crimen sigue siendo un foco clave de la carrera por el cargo de fiscal general
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Economy Jobless Benefits for Hundreds of Thousands of Floridians Expired Saturday. DeSantis Has Nothing to Say.

The governor’s non-response received a strong rebuke from state Democrats, who tweeted their disapproval of DeSantis being out of touch with the working class.

July 24, 2020 2:09 pm EDT Giselle Balido Giselle Balido
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Coronavirus New Study Says Kids Can Spread COVID-19

The results raise serious concerns about Gov. Ron DeSantis’ relentless push for in-person classes in August.

July 23, 2020 9:24 am EDT Giselle Balido Giselle Balido