Giselle is Floricua’s political correspondent. She writes about the economy, environmental and social justice, and all things Latino. A published author, Giselle was born in Havana and grew up in New Jersey and Miami. She is passionate about equality, books, and cats.
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Broward County Gets $15 Million From Biden Administration to Reduce Train-Vehicle Collisions
Florida, which ranks number six among all 50 states for the most railroad crossing deaths in the US, will receive funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to invest in rail safety projects.
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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Florida’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
US District Court Judge Robert Hinkle ruled that the state doesn’t have a legitimate case for banning gender-affirming care for trans youth.
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DeSantis Signs Bill Allowing Landlords to Charge Perpetual Monthly Fees
Opponents of the measure point out that renters would not be able to get the limitless, nonrefundable fees back after they move out.
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Rep. Susan Valdés: ‘We Are Focusing on Culture Wars That Have Nothing to Do With Everyday Floridians’ Needs’
The Democrat of Cuban descent calls it as it is, placing the responsibility for the state’s problems – from a growing housing crisis to Republicans’ refusal to expand Medicaid – in more than twenty years of one-party rule.
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What ‘Make America Florida’ Might Actually Mean
Gov. Ron DeSantis has argued that Florida is thriving and is the freest state in the country, but the data and evidence suggests otherwise.
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Florida Doctors Can Now Deny Care Based on Personal Beliefs. Here’s What One Doctor Has to Say.
Signed into law by Gov. DeSantis, the bill allows state health care providers to refuse services based on their moral, ethical or religious beliefs. Critics are calling it a “License to Discriminate.”
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Largest Hispanic Organization in the US Issues Travel Warning: Florida Is ‘Dangerous, Hostile’
The warning from the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) comes in response to a sweeping anti-illegal immigration measure that Gov. Ron DeSantis has just signed into law.
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Most Floridians Disapprove of State’s Direction, DeSantis’ Approval Rating Drops by 19 Points in New Poll
Is the Sunshine State barreling down the wrong track? After the 2023 Legislative Session, a significant majority of the state’s electorate believes this to be true.
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DeSantis Signs Bills Restricting Rights and Freedoms of LGBTQ+ People
Advocacy groups have condemned the legislation signed on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia as a “slate of hate” against the community.
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DeSantis Steered Taxpayer Dollars and Pension Investments to Projects and Firms Backed by Donors
The governor’s veto pen has killed projects that would improve Floridians’ quality of life, while sparing others pushed by influential donors. At the same time, his anti-woke pension investments ban is costing state employees billions of dollars.
