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Gov. DeSantis touts Florida's back to school tax holiday in Aventura
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis touted the state’s back to school tax holiday at a news conference in Aventura Thursday. DeSantis spoke at Mo’s Bagels & Deli, along with Florida Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris. The governor highlighted the sales tax holiday, which is set to begin Monday and will run for two weeks, ending on Aug....
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Treasury Department warns DeSantis' anti-woke Florida banking law is national security risk
The Treasury Department is warning that state laws that restrict banks from considering environmental, social and governance factors could harm efforts to address money laundering and terrorism financing. The Associated Press obtained a copy of a letter sent Thursday to lawmakers. The letter singles out a law signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in May that says it would be...
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Months after DeSantis' controversial law, Biden proposes federal heat protections for workers
The Biden administration is moving forward with a proposal that would require heat protections for workers across the country, after Gov. Ron DeSantis this spring signed a controversial law barring Florida local governments from imposing such requirements on businesses.
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Gabby Petito-inspired law goes into effect, aims to help victims of domestic violence
A domestic violence law inspired by the killing of Gabby Petito went into effect in Florida on Monday.
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Bill to give $20M to survivors of Dozier School for Boys signed by DeSantis. Here's what it means
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will steer $20 million to survivors of abuse at the notorious Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys in Marianna and another state reform school.
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DeSantis cites Fringe Festival among reasons for cutting $32M in arts and culture grants
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis offered up his reasons for vetoing some $32 million in arts and culture grants while signing the state’s budget earlier this month.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis discusses veto of arts and culture grants
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis offered up his reasons for vetoing some $32 million in arts and culture grants while signing the state’s budget earlier this month.
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DeSantis vetoes short-term rental bill in favor of local regulation
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday vetoed a measure aimed at regulating vacation rentals, saying the proposal would create “bureaucratic red tape” for local officials.
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DeSantis vetoes short-term rental bill in favor of local regulation
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday vetoed a measure aimed at regulating vacation rentals, saying the proposal would create “bureaucratic red tape” for local officials.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis vetoes bill on state beach closures over water quality
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday vetoed a bill that would have required the Florida Department of Health to take steps — including possibly preventing people from swimming in water off beaches — if water quality did not meet standards.
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DeSantis vetoes bill that would've helped ex-inmates keep Florida residency for in-state tuition
Saying that Florida should “not reward criminal activity,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would have helped people who have been in prison keep their Florida resident status for higher-education tuition purposes.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill making it illegal to release balloons
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning intentional balloon releases on Monday.
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What you need to know about Florida's homestead exemption bill
Homeowners in Florida may see their property taxes go down due to a new homestead exemption bill, up for approval by voters in November. NBC6’s Steve Litz reports
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Lab-grown meat is banned in Florida, but local ranchers worry it could still hurt their business
According to the Florida Department of Agriculture, the cattle industry brought in more than $546 million to the state in 2020.
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‘Crack' bear bill: Florida makes it legal to kill black bears under certain circumstances
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a controversial measure that will bolster self-defense arguments for people who kill bears on their property.
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Lab-grown meat is banned in Florida, but some farmers worry the growing industry could hurt business
Lab-cultivated meat is a growing business, but Florida recently banned the practice. NBC6’s Sophia Hernandez talks to both sides of the great meat debate.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis announces funding for coral reefs
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a new initiative to help coral reefs recover and to build more artificial reefs.
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Gov. DeSantis discusses funding for coral reefs, additional lobster mini season day
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Marathon Wednesday to discuss funding for coral reef protection and restoration.
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Gov. DeSantis discusses funding for coral reefs, extra lobster mini season day
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Marathon Wednesday to discuss funding for coral reef protection and restoration. DeSantis appeared along with Roger Young, the executive director of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, at Dockside Boot Key Harbor. The governor said this year’s budget, which he signed last week, had an additional $5 million dedicated...
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Gov. DeSantis pays a visit to South Florida to sign 3 new health care bills
Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to sign new health care bills aimed to help with research and funding. NBC6’s Laura Rodriguez reports