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May 20, 2022 at 11:01 am

Florida appeals court reinstates DeSantis congressional map

A state appeals court has reinstated a new congressional map drawn by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ staff that could diminish Florida’s Black representation in Washington,...

May 15, 2022 at 10:23 pm

Buffalo shooting latest example of targeted racial violence VIEW

The shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, is the latest example of something that's been part of U.S. history since the beginning: targeted...

May 11, 2022 at 10:08 am

Judge says he’ll block Gov. Ron DeSantis’ redistricting plan

A state judge has ruled that a congressional map approved by Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and drawn by his staff is unconstitutional because it...

April 24, 2022 at 4:19 am

DeSantis tests limits of his combative style in Disney feud

In taking on Disney, Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is testing the limits of his combative leadership style while sending an unmistakable message to his...

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Rep. Yvonne Hayes Hinson, D-Gainesville voices her opposition to Senate Bill 2-C: Establishing the Congressional Districts of the State in the House of Representatives Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. Moments later, the session was halted on a protest by Democrats, but continued after a brief recess. (AP Photo/Phil Sears) FLPS118 FLPS118

April 22, 2022 at 9:06 pm

Voting groups sue over Florida congressional map VIEW

Voting rights groups have sued Florida over a congressional map drawn by Gov. Ron DeSantis and passed by the GOP-controlled Legislature.

April 22, 2022 at 1:46 pm

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill to limit discussion of race VIEW

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law new guidelines involving race-based discussions in businesses and school, part his campaign against critical race theory.

April 21, 2022 at 9:56 am

Florida passes congressional map over Black lawmaker protest VIEW

Florida’s Legislature has approved a congressional map pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis over the strong objections of Black and Democratic lawmakers.

April 20, 2022 at 11:48 am

Florida Senate OKs Gov. DeSantis’ congressional map VIEW

A new congressional map submitted by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office that will likely swing Florida’s representation in Washington even further to the GOP has...

April 18, 2022 at 11:54 am

Florida Legislature to vote on DeSantis’ congressional map

Florida lawmakers will return to the Capitol to begin a special session to approve a new congressional map after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the...

April 13, 2022 at 3:29 pm

DeSantis congressional map tears up Black rep’s district

A Black congressman’s district would be dismantled under a map Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis submitted to the Legislature.