Author: Anthony Izaguirre
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Democrat Tom Suozzi wins New York race to succeed George Santos in Congress
New York Democrat Tom Suozzi has won a special election for the House seat formerly held by George Santos
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‘Don’t Say Gay’ expansion requested by DeSantis approved
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. • The Florida Board of Education approved a ban on classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades on Wednesday, expanding the law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” at the request of Gov. Ron DeSantis as he gears up for an expected presidential run. The proposal will take effect after…
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DeSantis to expand ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law to all grades
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. • Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ‘ administration is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” as the Republican governor continues a focus on cultural issues ahead of his expected presidential run. The proposal, which would not require…
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DeSantis eases voting rules in counties devastated by Ian
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. • Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday issued an executive order expanding voting access for the midterm elections in three counties where Hurricane Ian destroyed polling places and displaced thousands of people. The move, which followed requests from Lee, Charlotte and Sarasota counties and voting rights groups, comes as Florida begins to undertake…
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DeSantis’ election police unit announces voter fraud cases
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. • Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday announced criminal charges against 20 people for illegally voting in 2020, the first major public move from the Republican’s controversial new election police unit. The charges mark the opening salvo from the Office of Election Crimes and Security, which from its conception drew criticism from Democrats…
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Florida Gov DeSantis pushes to end Disney self-government
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. • Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday asked the Legislature to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties in the state, the latest volley in a feud between the governor and the entertainment giant over what critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law. DeSantis,…
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Abortion ban after 15 weeks signed into law in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. • Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a 15-week abortion ban into law Thursday as the state joined a growing conservative push to restrict access to the procedure ahead of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could roll back abortion rights in America. “This will represent the most significant protections for life that have…
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Florida sues Biden over contractor vaccine mandate
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. • The state of Florida on Thursday sued President Joe Biden’s administration over its coronavirus vaccine mandate for federal contractors, opening yet another battleground between Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the White House. The lawsuit, announced by DeSantis at a news conference, alleges the president doesn’t have the authority to issue the rule…
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Postal Service says it can’t meet judge’s ballot order
WASHINGTON (AP) The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday said it could not meet a federal judge’s order to sweep processing centers for undelivered mail-in ballots, arguing that doing so would disrupt its Election Day operations. U.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan of Washington, D.C., gave the agency until Tuesday afternoon to search 27 facilities in…
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House subpoenas Postal Service leader over delays
CHARLESTON, W.Va. • The House Oversight Committee on Wednesday subpoenaed Postmaster General Louis DeJoy for records about the widespread mail delivery delays that have pulled the Postal Service into the political spotlight as it prepares to handle an onslaught of ballots in the November election. The subpoena, which seeks documents related to operational changes that…