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H-1B, Florida and DeSantis

Florida Universities to Stop Hiring Foreign H-1B Workers Under DeSantis Plan: 'We Can Do It With Florida Residents or Americans'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has directed the state's public universities to halt the hiring of foreign workers on H-1B visas, arguing that positions should be filled by U.S. citizens and, ideally, Florida residents.

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DeSantis says he won’t tolerate H-1B visa ‘abuse' in Florida universities

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DeSantis tells Florida university leaders to stop issuing H-1B visas for jobs Americans can do

Florida Dems urge Gov. DeSantis to act

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Florida Democrats urge DeSantis to declare SNAP state of emergency

All 43 Democratic Florida legislators sent a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Tuesday asking him to declare a state of emergency over the impending halt in funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Ass...

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Florida Democrats call on DeSantis to SNAP into action, secure food benefits

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Where to find food assistance in Connecticut as SNAP benefits lapse

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Millions of Americans could face delays for their SNAP food assistance. Here’s who relies on the program

Households with children, an elderly individual or a non-elderly person with a disability received 83% of SNAP benefits in fiscal year 2023, according to the USDA.

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US grocers brace for sales dip as food aid set to lapse

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Trump asking court how to "legally fund SNAP" after judge's order

Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa and Ron DeSantis

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DeSantis announces 28 Floridians successfully evacuated from Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa

The governor said a rescue flight landed at Tampa International Airport on Saturday.

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DeSantis says 28 Florida residents were evacuated from Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa devastation

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Death toll from Hurricane Melissa rises to 28 in Jamaica

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Aid efforts struggle to bring relief to parts of hurricane-stricken Jamaica

Rescuers and aid workers fanned out across Jamaica on Saturday to distribute food and water and reach communities still isolated four days after Hurricane Melissa hit the island.

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Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction in Jamaica’s Black River

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SC folks can help Jamaica recover from Hurricane Melissa while avoiding scams. Here’s how

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Canadian Red Cross sending hurricane relief to Jamaica after Melissa devastation

Canadian Red Cross director Nazira Lacayo says those supplies were requested by Jamaica, adding that many people were forced to flee their homes with just the clothes on their back.

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Concerns in Cuba over long way to recovery from Hurricane Melissa

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Hurricane Melissa death toll tops 50; 'apocalyptic' Caribbean damage. Updates.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces partnership with Turning Point USA

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he would partner with Turning Point USA to ensure high school chapters across Florida can be created.

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DeSantis: Florida lays down gauntlet on H1B visas, tenured professors, ‘woke grants’ at state universities

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will be in Tampa on Wednesday morning, speaking at the University of South Florida.

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Campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida takes DeSantis administration to state Supreme Court

The campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida is suing Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration in the state's Supreme Court.

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The property taxes DeSantis wants to end keep Florida a good place to live | Opinion

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently equated property taxes with paying rent to the government. Florida's "Save Our Homes" amendment limits property tax increases for homesteaded properties. A recent poll indicates Floridians are more stressed about ...

Mason DeSantis' Halloween costume channels FSU spirit as Chief Osceola

Mason DeSantis, son of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, will go trick-or-treating this year as Chief Osceola, the designated symbol of FSU athletics.

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Florida Property Tax to Be Completely Eradicated From 2027 Under Proposal

A proposal that could go to voters next year would eliminate non-school property taxes for Florida homeowners starting 2027.

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Ron DeSantis slams ‘sickness’ in 9/11 comments from Ilhan Omar, Zohran Mamdani

Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking issue with comments from out-of-state Democrats that he believes downplay the horror of the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. He spotlighted comments from U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani at New College of Florida—Sainer Auditorium.