Anna Eskamani

Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, criticized universities for incentivizing participation in the survey in a social media post to X on Wednesday.

Under the revisions, questions about race and ethnicity that previously were asked separately will be combined into a single question. A Middle Eastern and North African category also will be created.

Republicans control Florida's Legislature, Supreme Court, Governor's Mansion and Cabinet posts.

DeSantis vetoed two bills meant to reform Florida's criminal justice system on Tuesday. Advocates said the bills are "casualties of the shifting electorate and presidential campaign" of the governor.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said he's sending over 1,100 National Guard soldiers and law enforcement officers to help secure the southern border.

Under the bill, most kids under 18 won’t be able to receive gender affirming care including puberty blockers or hormone therapy.

Said Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando: "I am concerned that our approach is one that does not take in consideration health risks.”

The Senate bill immediately drew criticism Monday from Rep. Anna Eskamani, an Orlando Democrat who called it “absurd to drop a 98-page elections bill with just a 24-hour notice for its first hearing.”

A GOP-controlled subcommittee approved the proposal following often-emotional testimony about issues such as women’s health and pregnancies caused by rapes.

Critics said the bill would disadvantage college students when they seek employment after graduation, could endanger accreditation of Florida courses and would stifle academic freedom on campuses.

They come after the Republican-controlled Legislature passed a ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy last year.

A parents' rights activist, a Christian nationalist and three lawyer donors now have control over Walt Disney World's development capabilities, thanks to a bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.