Film highlights New College students’ fight against DeSantisThe voices of students outside the entrance of the New College of Florida cried “racist, sexist, anti-gay Ron DeSantis go away,” as Gov. Ron DeSantis arrived to sign papers to approve of the removal of diversity, education and inclusion programs. The scene is captured in “First They Came for My College,” a film that began its theatrical run Sept. 17 at…The Independent Florida Alligator8d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducationRon DeSantisnew college of florida takeover
When Bernie Sanders and Ron DeSantis agree, the surveillance state is in troubleExecutive bans on ALPR license plate cameras are not enough. Bipartisan legislation is needed to stop Flock Safety surveillance.Washington Examiner18d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyRon DeSantisflock safety investigation
DeSantis expands Pell Grants for Florida job trainingGov. Ron DeSantis announced expanded Pell Grant funding for Florida state college workforce training programs.Herald-Tribune19d agoWhole story →EconomyEducationRon DeSantispell grant expansion
Florida order to remove automatic license plate readers sparks privacy and public safety concernsGov. Ron DeSantis ordered the removal of automated license plate readers from state roads Aug. 30. Law enforcement agencies in Florida have until Sept. 30 to remove them.The Independent Florida Alligator22d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyRon DeSantisalpr removal order
Florida's Amendment 3 won't curb questionable spendingRecent actions taken by a board of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees illustrate the hypocrisy of the once-and-maybe-future presidential candidate.TCPalm22d agoWhole story →EconomyEducationRon DeSantisamendment 3 debate
License plate reader abuses worry conservatives tooRecent comments by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, both Republicans, reflect a bipartisan backlash against warrantless surveillance.Chicago Sun-Times26d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyGreg AbbottRon DeSantislicense plate reader controversy
