Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
Coverage of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the Nexus archive.
- Red snapper fish fight highlights Florida governor’s disdain for science
Florida's attempt to secure a 39-day red snapper fishing exemption for recreational anglers was blocked by a federal judge, sparking a conflict between the state and commercial fishermen/environmental activists. The dispute centers on exemptions from scientifically determined catch limits, with the governor accused of prioritizing political promises over scientific guidelines.
- Senators unveil bill to combat financial aid fraud by 'ghost students'
Senators Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) introduced the 'No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026' to combat fraud by individuals using stolen identities to claim federal student aid. The bill aims to implement identity verification and fraud detection systems to prevent 'ghost students' from siphoning taxpayer funds, aligning with recent Trump administration efforts to crack down on student aid fraud.