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DeSantis Sparks Outrage by Keeping Travel Records Secret and Approving Anti-Illegal Immigration Bill

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill into law that will prevent his travel arrangements and expenses from becoming public record, citing security concerns. The law will also apply retrospectively to previous trips. Critics argue that the move is an attempt to shield himself from scrutiny ahead of his expected presidential campaign and to hide the use of taxpayer money for campaign events. DeSantis' office claims that the law is necessary for his safety as he is a frequent target of threats.

via Newsweek|

#florida #politics #presidential-campaign

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

DeSantis signs controversial bills limiting public access and imposing restrictions in Florida.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that exempts records related to his travel from the state's public disclosure law, including records related to his security and travel. The law applies retroactively and could allow the DeSantis administration to keep secret trips arranged by the governor's office even when he wasn't involved. Critics have slammed the legislation as an attempt to keep damaging information about DeSantis' travel from getting out just as he is expected to announce a campaign for president. Republicans said the measure was necessary to protect DeSantis and prevent details about his travel habits and security detail from falling into the hands of people who might be plotting an attack on the governor.

via CNN|

#florida #politics #public-disclosure

politics3 years ago•1 min saved

Florida GOP moves to shield DeSantis' travel records from public scrutiny.

Florida GOP lawmakers have passed a bill that would exempt the travel history of Governor Ron DeSantis and other state leaders from public records laws, citing security concerns. Democrats have criticized the bill, claiming it is intended to help DeSantis in his likely run for president. The bill also blocks the disclosure of whom the governor met with and what for. DeSantis has had a packed travel schedule in recent weeks, making national and international trips as he prepares for an expected White House bid.

via The Hill|

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politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Florida GOP Passes Bill to Keep DeSantis's Travel Records Private

The Florida Legislature has passed a bill that would shield the travel records of Governor Ron DeSantis and other top elected officials from public view, including retroactively blocking the release of many records of trips already taken. The bill now heads to DeSantis's desk, and many Florida Republicans expect him to sign it into law. Critics note that adding the retroactive clause does not fit with a security justification, and the proposed changes have drawn the attention of some of DeSantis's potential Republican rivals for president.

via The New York Times|

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politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Florida Governor's Travel Records to be Kept Secret

The Florida Senate has passed a bill that would make Governor Ron DeSantis' use of state planes and other information about his official travel secret. The legislation would not only apply to future travels by DeSantis but would also apply retroactively to all records dealing with the governor’s use of the state plane, as well as other top state officials such as legislative leaders. Republicans contend they are pushing for the bill at the urging of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the agency which now manages the state plane used by the governor and which has been inundated with record requests.

via POLITICO|

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