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- Governor Ron DeSantis signed a Florida bill that bars local governments from funding, promoting, or taking action on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and Pride events.
- Democratic lawmakers warned the measure may be unconstitutional, while Equality Florida said it was a dangerous anti-LGBTQ move that could chill local support for diverse communities.
- The bill permits filing actions and labels officials who violate it as guilty of malfeasance in office.
