Ron DeSantis argues that “the free state of Florida” is thriving under his leadership. But Floricua’s reporting shows that’s far from the truth.
John, in his campaign for President, Ron DeSantis says he wants to “Make America Florida.”
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Ron DeSantis argues that “the free state of Florida” is thriving under his leadership. But Floricua’s reporting shows that’s far from the truth. Under DeSantis, Florida is:
- #1 in the US in housing unaffordability
- #2 in mass shootings
- #41 in access to healthcare
Yet instead of working to bring down housing costs, keep Floridians safe from gun violence, or expand access to health care, DeSantis has pandered to the GOP’s ultra-conservative base by signing dozens of extreme bills into law.
He banned abortion after six weeks, allowed people to conceal carry guns with no permit or training, siphoned billions of taxpayer dollars from public schools to private and religious ones, imposed limits on how race and sexuality can be taught in schools, and enacted several anti-LGBTQ laws.
Plus, despite bragging that his policies are good for business, DeSantis has used his power to retaliate against Disney — the state’s biggest employer — for opposing his “Don’t Say Gay” law. As a result, Disney recently canceled a $1 billion project that would have brought 2,000 jobs to Florida.
The team at Floricua has been hard at work covering all these developments and more, and we need them to keep it up as DeSantis ramps up his campaign for president.
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The Courier Newsroom Team
