ORLANDO, Fla. — During the past two weeks, it has probably felt like Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have been making collective headlines in ways not seen before.
You'd be right. The two have nearly become synonymous with discussion surrounding Florida's controversial "Parental Rights in Education" bill that limits classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity.
'Don't Say Gay': How is Disney embroiled in Florida bill debate? - CSMonitor.com
On the one side are LGBTQ advocates and Disney employees calling for a walkout in protest of CEO Bob Chapek's slow response in publicly criticizing Florida legislation that opponents dubbed as the "Don't Say Gay" bill.
It was unclear how many employees would walk out or what might happen to those who do.
ESPN announcers protest Florida Parental Rights bill | wtsp.com
FLORIDA, USA — Two ESPN announcers on Friday took a couple of minutes during the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament to protest a Florida bill that limits classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity at younger grade levels.
The Washington Post reports that during the first-round matchup between South Carolina and Howard, commentators Courtney Lyle and Carolyn Peck stayed silent for two minutes during the start of the second half.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks in Wesley Chapel | wtsp.com
DeSantis was at Innovation Preparatory Academy in Wesley Chapel, according to a statement from his office. The governor will be joined by Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran and Senate President Wilton Simpson.
DeSantis' office said Monday he received SB 1054 , which would require financial literacy instruction in public schools.
Disney workers plan walkout in protest 'Don't Say Gay' bill
Employees of Disney plan to walk off the job Tuesday in response to the company's slow response to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill.
Disney CEO Bob Chapek has apologized to employees for largely remaining silent as the bill made its way through the legislature.
FRC Blog » Bipartisan Florida Bill Strengthens Fatherhood and Mentorship Programs
Such was the case in Florida during the first week of March, where HB 7065 , a bipartisan bill that, among other things, increases funding for fatherhood and mentorship programs, was passed unanimously in the Florida Senate (38-0) and sent to Governor Ron DeSantis’ (R) desk.
Despite some on the Left who openly question whether fathers “ are necessary ,” it’s great to see such a unified front in Florida when it comes to acknowledging the massive problem of absent fathers and the formulation of concrete policies to help right the ship.
Disney employees across the U.S. plan to walk out on Tuesday | Georgia Public Broadcasting
A statue of Walt Disney and Micky Mouse stand near the Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. on Jan. 9, 2019.
The full-scale walkout came after Disney employees planned a series of smaller walkouts during their 15-minute breaks to urge the company to take a stronger stance against the Parental Rights in Education legislation, which advocates have dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill.
The Point, March 22, 2022: Another teacher pay increase is coming in Florida - WUFT News
• First Coast News: Gov. DeSantis announces $800 million toward increased teacher pay . "He detailed efforts Florida has made over the past three years to support educators, including the $1,000 bonuses that every teacher and principal in the state received last year.
• WUSF: Sea level rise may gentrify Florida’s inland regions, according to a recent study . "A recent report on climate change examines how sea level rise could cause gentrification, as wealthy residents along Florida’s coast move inland.
Volusia residents hopeful after House passes the Crown Act
On Friday, the U.S. House passed a bill that would make discrimination based on an individual's natural hair texture or style illegal.
"The Crown Act means those of us that choose to wear their hair the way that it grows from their roots don't have to change their hair in order to be accepted as professional," said Brejoya Smarr, owner of Daytona Beach Music Academy.
Editorial Roundup: Florida | State News | titusvilleherald.com
The Florida GOP's Parental Rights in Education bill, more aptly criticized nationwide as the Don't Say Gay bill, would set back human understanding in the state by decades and harm those it pretends to protect.
In yet another Legislative intrusion into public education, HB 1557 would ban classroom discussion about sexual orientation in grades K-3.
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