September 21, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Florida Judge Allows Police Budget Challenge to AdvanceThe governor rolled out the framework for the legislation amid nationwide protests last year that called attention to racial disparities in policing.
By Ryan Dailey
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September 14, 2022 | Daily Business Review
UF Supercomputer HiPerGator Helps Tackle Daunting ProblemsHiPerGator, a supercomputer housed at the University of Florida, is being used to address some of the state's most-pressing agricultural and environmental problems.
By Ryan Dailey
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August 25, 2022 | Daily Business Review
DeSantis Chalks Up Wins in School Board RacesDeSantis' campaign also highlighted "two major wins" In Miami-Dade County by school-board candidates Monica Colucci and Roberto Alonso.
By Ryan Dailey
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August 19, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Florida Federal Judge Blocks Part of Controversial New Woke LawState attorneys disputed that the law violates First Amendment rights, saying it only bars businesses from requiring employees to take part in training programs that address race-related issues in the workplace.
By Jim Saunders and Ryan Dailey
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August 12, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Florida Scrambles to Fill Vacant Teacher, Support Staff SlotsState Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. said addressing the statewide teacher shortage has been "definitely one of my priorities coming in" to the role.
By Ryan Dailey
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August 08, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Judge Weighs Businesses' Challenge to DeSantis PriorityAttorneys for the plaintiffs argued that the law violates the First Amendment and are seeking a preliminary injunction to block its enforcement, leading to a hearing Monday before Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker.
By Ryan Dailey
4 minute read
August 02, 2022 | Daily Business Review
In Tallahassee, Another Acronym Sparks AcrimonyThe latest installment of Ron DeSantis' fight against what he calls "woke" corporations involves an effort to prohibit state investments that use ESG ratings, which can include taking into account impacts of climate change.
By Ryan Dailey
6 minute read
July 29, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Diaz Disputes Feds on Gender Identity, Sexual OrientationFlorida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. said federal guidelines aimed at preventing discrimination against students based on such things as gender identity would "vastly expand the application" of Title IX.
By Ryan Dailey
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July 18, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Democrats, Moms for Liberty Offer Dueling MessagesRon DeSantis helped kick off the Moms for Liberty inaugural "summit" with an hour-long speech punctuated by numerous standing ovations. DeSantis focused heavily on education issues, including what he characterized as "drawing a clear line in the sand" on preventing "indoctrination" in classrooms.
By Ryan Dailey
6 minute read
July 08, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Rash of Overdoses Ramps Up Fentanyl FightIn the first six months of 2021, opioids caused the death of 4,140 people — a roughly six percent increase from the first half of the previous year, according to Mark Glass, acting commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
By Ryan Dailey
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