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Gov. Ron DeSantis tosses a pen to a member of the audience after signing a bill that will outlaw diversity, equity and inclusion in local governments on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. DeSantis is joined by members of the Florida Legislature who supported the bill, from left, Rep. Kiyan Michael, R-Jacksonville; Rep. Dean Black, R-Jacksonville; Sen. Clay Yarborough R-Jacksonville; and Rep. Berny Jacques, R-Seminole. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
April 22, 2026

Florida outlaws diversity, equity and inclusion in public policy

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Wednesday in Jacksonville that prohibits DEI in local governments.…

By Will Brown

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