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May 03, 2023

Immigration and anti-ESG bills | Joel Greenberg associate to plead guilty  | Maxwell on insurance crisis

Gov. DeSantis signs anti-ESG bill into law • Joel Greenberg associate to plead guilty to 3 counts, cooperate with feds in plea agreement
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Orlando Morning Report

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Immigration and anti-ESG bills | Joel Greenberg associate to plead guilty | Maxwell on insurance crisis

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Legislature approves DeSantis-backed illegal immigration crackdown

Florida lawmakers approved a sweeping immigration bill Tuesday, fulfilling a top item on Gov. Ron DeSantis' legislative agenda.

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Gov. DeSantis signs anti-ESG bill into law

Bill bans green considerations in government investment

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Joel Greenberg associate to plead guilty to 3 counts, cooperate with feds in plea agreement

An associate of the former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg has agreed to a plea agreement with federal prosecutors for charges related to sex trafficking and fraudulently obtaining hundred of thousands in coronavirus relief funds.

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Maxwell: Florida's insurance crisis: 2 special sessions, little help | Commentary

For years, Florida lawmakers ignored a looming insurance crisis. Then, with rates skyrocketing and companies fleeing the state, they scrambled to call not one, but two special sessions, vowing to help.

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No deal: The land for the future onePULSE memorial will not go to the charity

After months of negotiations, the onePULSE Foundation announced it has failed to close a deal with the property owners of the land of the former Pulse nightclub where the foundation wants to build a memorial museum to commemorate the lives lost in the shooting almost seven years ago.

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GOP leaders tout Florida's $117 billion budget

Republican leaders are praising the $117 billion state budget they hammered out over the last week and delivered Tuesday, saying it has millions of dollars for the environment, transportation, disaster recovery, workforce housing and tax breaks to combat inflation.

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Floridians will look back on biased laws with shame | Editorial

Again and again during debate on two anti-immigrant bills on the Florida House floor Tuesday, lawmakers talked about fear. Making people afraid to access health care Making people afraid to drive. Making people afraid to carry out their religious missions.

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DeSantis' anti-ESG vendetta strips away choice | Commentary

While imperfect, America's free enterprise system has powered a strong, innovative, formerly best-in-the-world economy. Consumers have a greater voice — determining which companies fail or succeed based on their purchase decisions. Unfortunately, this American recipe for economic resilience and growth is being targeted in Florida by Governor Ron DeSantis and his Republican cohorts – jeopardizing free market blessings for obvious political theater.

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Bianchi: Steph Curry, not LeBron James, is the G.O.A.T of today's NBA | Commentary

It is the consensus opinion among NBA experts that LeBron James is the greatest all-time active player, but isn't it time we started to change this robotic, uncreative, pre-programmed groupthink?

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UCF will host transfer quarterback from Charlotte for weekend visit

UCF is hosting Charlotte transfer quarterback Xavier Williams for an official visit this weekend, he confirmed to the Sentinel on Tuesday.

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Debuting in Winter Park, new play makes fun of Florida and its history

In "State of Confusion," opening May 12 at the Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park, Ponce de Leon shows up in Florida — and a real-estate agent is chomping at the bit to make a sale.

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Theme Park Rangers Radar: Pipeline questions, sea lion stuff, a view from the Wheel

Pipeline, SeaWorld Orlando's upcoming surfing-inspired roller coaster, will be open by the end of the month, but Radar went out to watch the ride go around and around through its paces (and to stare at some Clyde and Seamore merchandise). Then it's gold-star time for decisive Icon Park CEO Chris Jaskiewicz.

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