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The Sacramento Bee
5 months ago
California

Six ways Gavin Newsom will have to defend California in debate against Ron DeSantis

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and California Governor Gavin Newsom will debate on Fox News Channel.
The debate will cover topics such as safety, education, immigration, personal freedom, and cost of living.
Both governors are seen as potential future presidential candidates. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Education

Newsom and DeSantis both promote freedom in education. But their focus is wildly different

The governors of California and Florida have contrasting visions of freedom in education, with one prioritizing parental control and the other focusing on civil rights and diversity.
The debate between the governors highlights deep philosophical differences and the cultural divide surrounding LGBTQ+ issues and American history.
Parents are more concerned about how topics like history, race, gender, and sexuality are taught in schools than the specific curriculum. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
California

Opinion | Before the DeSantis-Newsom Debate, Let's Look at Their Economic Records

The debate between Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida and Gov. Gavin Newsom of California will feature two highly opinionated, philosophically different governors who are diametrically opposed.
California has the edge in median incomes, research universities, and tech, while Florida has cheaper housing, lower taxes, lower unemployment, a growing population, and less violent crime.
California is more unequal than Florida, with higher median household incomes but also a higher poverty rate. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Coronavirus

California vs. Florida: The surprising answer to which handled COVID better

California and Florida have taken different approaches to the COVID-19 crisis, with California emphasizing science and data, and Florida prioritizing economic health.
The debate between the governors of California and Florida highlights the divide between the two states' responses to the pandemic.
The controversy over COVID-19 vaccines has become a major point of distinction between California and Florida. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Coronavirus

California vs. Florida: The surprising answer to which handled COVID better

California and Florida have taken different approaches to the COVID-19 crisis, with California emphasizing science and data, and Florida prioritizing economic health.
The debate between the governors of California and Florida highlights the divide between the two states' responses to the pandemic.
The controversy over COVID-19 vaccines has become a major point of distinction between California and Florida. [ more ]
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