DeSantis delays Florida’s redistricting session — and tacks on AI, vaccines - Politico
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DeSantis delayed Florida's redistricting session and added AI and vaccines to the agenda.
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Governor Ron DeSantis has delayed Florida's special redistricting session and expanded its scope to include legislation on artificial intelligence and vaccines. This decision means lawmakers will now address these additional topics alongside the redrawing of the state's congressional and legislative maps. The inclusion of AI and vaccine issues could complicate or prolong a session already focused on the politically charged process of redistricting. This move by DeSantis signals his priorities and could influence the legislative agenda beyond just electoral boundaries.
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