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⚖ Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is feeling especially litigious this week. The governor announced his administration is suing the federal government over its “unlawful and destructive catch and release” immigration policies during a press conference on Tuesday. Additionally, DeSantis directed Florida Secretary of State Laurel Lee to investigate whether or not Facebook violated state voting laws through its XCheck content program. (CBS Miami / WLRN)
🗳 Election season is coming up, and Miami-Dade residents have no shortage of crucial issues to consider. The Miami Herald has a breakdown of the county’s multiple municipal elections and what’s on each ballot — you can expect to hear a lot more about these races in the days ahead. (Miami Herald)
💰 Confirming what Miamians have long felt in their wallets, the Magic City is now officially the second most expensive housing market in the country. RealtyHop’s latest Housing Affordability Index ranked Miami as the second least affordable housing market, overtaking Los Angeles for the slot. Per the report, Miami’s median household income is $39,049, falling far short of the median home price of $549,000. (Local 10)
🎲 A new lawsuit is looking to put a stop to Florida’s sweeping gambling deal with the Seminole tribe. The suit, which was filed in federal court on Monday, alleges that the Seminole Compact between the state and the tribe violates existing federal law as well as a statewide 2018 constitutional amendment requiring Florida voters to approve proposed gambling expansions. In addition to paving the way for new casinos and expanded offerings, the Seminole Compact would permit sports betting in Florida for the first time. (Florida Politics)
♻️ Could Florida go all green by 2040? New proposals filed by Democratic state legislators Lori Berman and Anna Eskamani would direct the Office of Energy in the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to develop a plan for running entirely on renewable energy within two decades. (Orlando Weekly / News Service of Florida)
🗣 A top federal official has decried Florida’s new rule strong-arming schools from enforcing quarantine measures. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona called Florida’s policy leaving it in the hands of parents to decide whether or not to quarantine asymptomatic children exposed to COVID-19 “dangerous” and “irresponsible” in remarks published yesterday. (Miami Herald)
