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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bills to rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
One of the bills (HB 575) will change dozens of state laws to reflect the name change, while the other (HB 549) will require ...
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DeSantis signs bills, makes Florida 1st state to legally recognize 'Gulf of America'
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed bills renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in state law and textbooks. This action aligns with a previous executive order from former President ...
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Laws, textbooks in Florida set to rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America by July
Florida legislation was passed to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in state law and educational materials. The bills now await Governor Ron DeSantis' signature. He is expected to ...
Judge rules to reinstate Associated Press access to presidential events
“Under the First Amendment, if the Government opens its doors to some journalists—be it to the Oval Office, the East Room, or ...
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A photo of Florida beach goes viral over what to call the Gulf, dividing Coast residents
Speckled with oil rigs, fishing boats and beach visitors year-round, the identity of the Gulf of Mexico has always been clear to those who live near it, until it underwent a swift name change.
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Judge lifts Trump restrictions on AP while lawsuit proceeds over 'Gulf of Mexico'
Trump's press secretary announced after he took office that he planned to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The AP, a wire service whose reporters span the globe ...