Ron DeSantis signs law blocking local Florida governments from funding DEI

Florida governor says white men have been discriminated against in new effort to challenge inclusion programs Florida governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a law prohibiting local governments from funding or promoting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, saying that white men have been discriminated against. The Florida governor has been at the forefront of combatting DEI initiatives, despite criticism from groups nationwide. Under the new law, residents can sue local governments for violations and if individual local officials are found to have funded DEI initiatives, they can be removed from office. Continue reading...

José Olivares · Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 3:02 PM
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Ron DeSantis signs law blocking local Florida governments from funding DEI

Florida governor says white men have been discriminated against in new effort to challenge inclusion programs

Florida governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a law prohibiting local governments from funding or promoting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, saying that white men have been discriminated against.

The Florida governor has been at the forefront of combatting DEI initiatives, despite criticism from groups nationwide. Under the new law, residents can sue local governments for violations and if individual local officials are found to have funded DEI initiatives, they can be removed from office.

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