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Ron DeSantis

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks at a podium as law enforcement officials stand behind him at a press conference

Florida

Ron DeSantis Oversteps His Authority by Suspending Tampa's Elected Prosecutor

Tampa top prosecutor Andrew Warren pledged to not prosecute women seeking abortions and those pursuing gender-affirming health care.

Eric Bazail-Eimil | 8.9.2022 10:15 AM

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Coronavirus

Cruise Lines Relax COVID Testing and Vaccination Policies

For trips shorter than six days, vaccinated passengers will no longer need to obtain a negative test result before boarding.

Eric Bazail-Eimil | 8.3.2022 11:00 AM

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California

Gavin Newsom Thinks California Is Freer Than Florida. Is He Crazy?

If Newsom wants to pick a fight with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, he should try a different topic.

Steven Greenhut | 7.29.2022 11:50 AM

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Disney

Democrats Say Hulu Has Censored 'the Truth.' Hulu Says It's Within Its Rights To Refuse Political Ads.

The streaming platform has said gun- and abortion-related ads submitted by Democrats are too controversial to be aired.

Liz Wolfe | 7.27.2022 7:30 AM

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Regulation

Taxpayers Pay the Price for DeSantis' War on Disney

Florida's governor has declared a regulatory war on one of the state's biggest employers. But it's the taxpayers who may ultimately pay the price.

Scott Shackford | 7.14.2022 7:00 AM

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Florida

New Complaint Challenges Limits to Corporate Speech Enacted by Florida's 'Stop WOKE Act'

Three Florida companies are suing in federal court for the right to discuss diversity and inclusion concepts in workplace trainings.

Emma Camp | 6.27.2022 11:33 AM

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Immigration

Ron DeSantis' Immigration Crackdown Could Prove Costly

A new directive could impose a hefty financial burden on state taxpayers and reduce community trust toward police.

Fiona Harrigan | 6.22.2022 4:04 PM

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LGBT

Anti-LGBT Panics Are Bad for Everyone's Liberty

Politicians respond to often unfounded fears with aggressive laws that interfere with individual and family choices.

Scott Shackford | 6.2.2022 8:00 AM

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Social Media

Federal Judges Block Parts of Florida Law That Force Social Media To Carry Political Messages

A new ruling says Twitter and Facebook are not “common carriers" and thus cannot be forced to carry politicians' messages.

Scott Shackford | 5.24.2022 1:20 PM

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Politics

Florida Man Lawsuit: DeSantis' War on Disney Is Unconstitutionally Raising My Taxes

Three state residents argue a new state law eliminating Disney's self-governing status unfairly makes taxpayers responsible for over $1 billion of the company's debt.

Christian Britschgi | 5.6.2022 11:35 AM

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State Governments

Stop Using Legislation To Virtue Signal

Both Republicans and Democrats are abusing states' police powers to achieve performative political goals. They should stop.

Steven Greenhut | 4.29.2022 8:00 AM

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Voting

Florida, Tennessee Ban Ranked-Choice Voting Despite Citizen Support

Politicians who benefit from divisive election politics resist reforms that threaten the status quo.

Scott Shackford | 4.28.2022 2:10 PM

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Crony Capitalism

No, Florida Republicans Do Not Care About Crony Capitalism

The state has 1,288 independent special districts. But we aren't hearing significant GOP complaints about anyone's but Disney's.

Veronique de Rugy | 4.28.2022 12:35 PM

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Reason Roundup

Florida Faces First Amendment, Contract, and Budget Issues in Dissolving Disney District

Plus: Russia accuses NATO of war by proxy, Elon Musk's confusing comments on free speech, Biden bans incandescent light bulbs, and more...

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 4.27.2022 9:30 AM

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War on Drugs

Florida's Agriculture Commissioner Says the Ban on Gun Possession by Marijuana Users Is Unconstitutional

Nikki Fried, a Democrat, is suing the Biden administration, arguing that the policy violates the Second Amendment and a congressional spending rider.

Jacob Sullum | 4.20.2022 5:25 PM

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Disney

DeSantis Calls for End of Walt Disney World's Self-Rule

Culture war conservatism leads to less private industry freedom for the pettiest of reasons.

Scott Shackford | 4.19.2022 3:15 PM

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Politics

In Threatening Disney Over Copyrights, House Republicans Are Right for the Wrong Reasons

By blaming their reasoning on culture war grievances rather than the best interests of the law, the GOP risks undermining a completely defensible position.

Joe Lancaster | 4.8.2022 3:15 PM

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Free Speech

Republicans Taking Aim at Disney Is a Reminder That Both Parties Are Hostile to Free Speech

For most of the past decade-plus, those complaining the loudest about corporate participation in politics have been Democrats.

Ira Stoll | 4.4.2022 5:03 PM

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LGBT

Florida Sued by Activists, Students, Parents, and Teachers Over LGBT School Censorship Bill

The vague wording of the bill has led to a culture war fight about what the text means, and that’s never good for the First Amendment.

Scott Shackford | 4.1.2022 1:40 PM

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Florida

Florida House Passes 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Without Amendment Requiring Principals To Out Students

Problems with the legislation remain, including vague prohibitions that will likely bury schools in lawsuits.

Emma Camp | 2.24.2022 4:54 PM

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LGBT

Florida's LGBT School Censorship Bill Is a Lawsuit Factory That Overrules Many Parents

Under H.B. 1557, only the most conservative parents will decide what everybody else’s kids will learn about sexual orientation or gender identity.

Scott Shackford | 2.10.2022 1:10 PM

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Coronavirus

Florida's COVID Policies Defied the Media's Narrative

Ron DeSantis killed people because Florida didn't impose tougher rules, we're told. But it's not true.

John Stossel | 1.20.2022 7:00 AM

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Academic Freedom

University of Florida Suppresses Speech Ron DeSantis Might Not Like, Report Alleges

Keeping professors from testifying in lawsuits isn't the school's only free speech problem

Joe Lancaster | 12.13.2021 12:10 PM

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