In his first direct comments about Trump's executive order, DeSantis, a vocal AI skeptic, was confident any actions taken by Florida would survive possible federal scrutiny.

Gov. Ron DeSantis became Florida’s 46th governor on January 8, 2019. Prior to that, DeSantis represented Florida’s 6th congressional district in the U.S. Congress from 2013-2018. A Republican, DeSantis graduated from Yale University and Harvard Law School and then served as an officer and attorney in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps,

Florida Gov. DeSantis said President Trump's executive order last week seeking limited rules on artificial intelligence doesn't prevent states from imposing laws.

DeSantis's maneuvering since his return to Florida indicates the possibility of another presidential bid, despite his protestations.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has clapped back at remarks by Ontario Premier Doug Ford regarding a boycott of travel there by Canadians, suggesting it’s not hurting his state as much as the premier says it is.

The investigation also found that the administration manipulated state spending rules and kept millions in government costs out of public view, according to records and interviews.

The Stanley Cup dig is incontrovertible. The Florida Panthers won back-to-back Stanley Cups in the last two seasons, beating Canada’s Edmonton Oilers in both finals matchups. The Tampa Bay Lightning have won three Stanley Cups since 2004 — beating Canadian teams for two of them. A Canadian team hasn’t won the Cup since 1993.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed concerns about environmental issues related to data centers and emphasized that residents should not bear the utility costs of these facilities.

Pennsylvania attorney general defends state's right to regulate AI after Trump order