Ron DeSantis

2023 - 1 - 15

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Soros-backed open borders group suing Ron DeSantis violates ... (Washington Examiner)

EXCLUSIVE — A George Soros-backed immigration nonprofit group that is suing Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and supports open borders has run afoul of a federal ...

[CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/) "As such, we are requesting a review of all grants received by Alianza Americas as well as the publicly disclosed actions taken by Alianza Americas that would be in violation of the law and federal regulations," Reps. Alianza received $8.5 million from the Department of Health and Human Services in 2021, records show. Attempts by at least one outside organization to obtain Alianza's tax forms in-person have also been unsuccessful, the Washington Examiner has learned. That same organization, [which has raked in](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/george-soros-pumps-more-cash-into-nonprofit-alianza-americas) over $1.5 million [from Soros's](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/soros-charity-lobbying-alianza-americas) Open Society Foundations, has failed to provide the Washington Examiner its 2021 tax forms within the 30-day period [required](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-tege/eo_disclosure_faqs.pdf) under IRS rules. [George Soros](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/george-soros)-backed immigration nonprofit group that is suing Gov. [lawsuit](https://www.alianzaamericas.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Alianza-Americas-v.-DeSantis-Filed-Complaint.pdf) against DeSantis that he "intentionally targeted" illegal immigrants upon Florida's government flying them to Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. [wrote in a joint letter to the HHS](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/bidens-hhs-may-have-illegally-given-millions-to-soros-nonprofit) in October 2022. 9 and Dec. 28, followed by two written requests on Dec. A first written request was made on Nov. [told](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/soros-charity-lobbying-alianza-americas) the Washington Examiner it appears Alianza also seemingly lobbied in 2021 — which would have to be reported on tax forms that are currently nonpublic.

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George Soros-backed open border group suing DeSantis over ... (Fox News)

The George Soros-backed open borders group Alianza Americas, which is suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over migrant flights to Martha's Vineyard, ...

In a lawsuit filed in September, Alianza sued DeSantis and the Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue for sending Venezuelan migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border to the upscale Massachusetts enclave of Martha’s Vineyard. 28 and followed up with a second and third request on Dec. [CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP](https://www.foxnews.com/apps-products?pid=AppArticleLink) The Examiner sent the first written request for Alianza's tax forms on Nov. [Soros’ Open Society Foundations,](https://www.foxnews.com/category/person/george-soros) violated IRS law by not producing its 2021 990 Form within 30 days of a written request. [migrants to Martha’s Vineyard](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ron-desantis-sends-two-planes-illegal-immigrants-marthas-vineyard), has reportedly violated federal disclosure law.

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Is Florida's water 'dirtier' under DeSantis? Here's what the data show (Tampa Bay Times)

The early days of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' second term are brimming with news about water. In DeSantis' inaugural address Jan. 3, the Republican governor ...

The state of coastal waters and streams has improved since before DeSantis’ time in office. The count fell to 1,529 miles in 2020 and rose to 1,570 in 2022. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection identified 2,718 miles of coast as impaired in 2018. In 2018, before DeSantis took office, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection reported that 2.5 million acres of the state’s estuaries were polluted and not suitable for drinking or recreation. Her statement is broad, and there is also no catch-all unit of measurement to determine whether all of Florida’s distinct waterbodies are dirtier or sicker. When looking at the percentage of lakes assessed, Florida ranked fourth. DeSantis also pursued several actions to improve the state’s water quality. This report provides an analysis of the bodies of water in Florida that have become too polluted for swimming or drinking. Cross mentioned red tide and blue-green algae events to support her assertion that the state’s waters are dirtier. The largest estuary in Florida is Tampa Bay, according to the - Lakes: In 2018, more than 1 million acres of lakes across Florida were identified as unsuitable for swimming and aquatic life. There are many different kinds of water bodies in Florida — lakes, rivers, springs and beaches, just to name a few.

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