March 28, 2023 | Daily Business Review
DeSantis Quickly Signs Massive Expansion of School Voucher Program"At the end of the day, we fundamentally believe that the money should follow the student and it should be directed based on what the parent thinks is the most appropriate education program for their child," Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
By Ryan Dailey
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March 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review
House Quickly Backs High-Profile Concealed Weapons ChangeThe bill would end a decades-old requirement that people obtain state concealed-weapons licenses before they can carry guns. The process includes background checks and firearms training.
By Ryan Dailey
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March 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Major School-Choice Voucher Expansion Headed to DeSantis' DeskUnder the bill, students would be eligible to receive vouchers if they are "a resident of this state" and "eligible to enroll in kindergarten through grade 12" in a public school.
By Ryan Dailey
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March 20, 2023 | Daily Business Review
House Passes Major Taxpayer-Backed School Voucher Expansion"This bill is an $8,000 gift card to the millionaires and billionaires who are being gifted with a state-sponsored coupon for something they can already afford," opponent Rep. Marie Woodson said.
By Ryan Dailey
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March 17, 2023 | Daily Business Review
House Poised to Pass Massive Expansion of School-Voucher ProgramsHouse bill sponsor Kaylee Tuck's plan would make every student eligible to receive taxpayer-backed scholarships.
By Ryan Dailey
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March 14, 2023 | Daily Business Review
House Takes Aim at Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education"Members, we can have debates about DEI all we want. I welcome those debates. But to insert the state in curriculum, that is a problem," said Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, who questioned the constitutionality of the bill's prohibitions on teaching certain topics.
By Ryan Dailey
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March 13, 2023 | Daily Business Review
DeSantis Promises to 'Swing for the Fences' in State-of-State Address"We will stand strong, we will hold the line, we won't back down, and I can promise you this: You ain't seen nothin' yet," Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
By Ryan Dailey
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March 10, 2023 | Daily Business Review
After Fiscal Policy Committee Vote, Gun Bill Heads to Full SenateUnder long-standing law, gun owners have needed to obtain state concealed-weapons licenses to carry guns, a process that has included completing training courses and passing background checks.
By Ryan Dailey
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March 08, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Ban on Higher-Education 'Political Loyalty' Tests Gets NodA proposal that seeks to prevent Florida colleges and universities from requiring people to complete "political loyalty" tests began moving in…
By Ryan Dailey
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March 06, 2023 | Daily Business Review
New College of Florida Revamped Board Looks for DEI RemakeThe New College of Florida board of trustees, now dominated by conservative allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis, has set its crosshairs on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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