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A controversial bill banning transgender athletes from women’s and girls’ sport in Florida has been sent to Governor Ron DeSantis for his signature. The bill was passed by the Republican-controlled Florida legislature in a surprise move on Wednesday night. If DeSantis, a Republican, signs it into law, Florida would become the largest US state to enact such a ban this year. The bill has prompted an outcry from transgender rights advocates who warn of a coordinated attack on LGBTQ rights in states nationwide. “Republicans followed their marching orders to implement this orchestrated cultu...

The plan could make Florida the tenth largest economy in the world by 2030. The goals of the initiative are to cut the number of children living in poverty by half while also 100% of Florida’s third-graders reading at or above their grade level. The chamber is also hoping to diversify the workplace. More than 800,000 children in Florida are living in poverty while less than 60% of third-graders are reading at grade level. Another goal is to ask others to step up to the plate and help out. To do this, the Florida Chamber of Commerce wants to get community business leaders to be involved and ...

The initiative will put the Florida Chamber’s poverty, literacy and inclusion efforts under one roof.