governor /tags/governor governor en-US WLRN Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT Six races for governor that could make history this midterm election /politics/2022-11-08/six-races-for-governor-that-could-make-history-this-midterm-election The majority of U.S. politicians are white men. This cycle, some states are poised to make history by electing female, LGBTQ, or Black governors for the first time. Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT /politics/2022-11-08/six-races-for-governor-that-could-make-history-this-midterm-election Laura Benshoff Florida gubernatorial candidates focus on rising housing costs /news/2022-04-14/florida-gubernatorial-candidates-focus-on-rising-housing-costs Democratic gubernatorial candidates latched on to rising housing costs this week to draw a contrast with Gov. Ron DeSantis, who they say has focused on blaming President Joe Biden for inflation while taking a more laissez-faire approach to the state’s housing problems. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:13:12 GMT /news/2022-04-14/florida-gubernatorial-candidates-focus-on-rising-housing-costs Jim Turner | News Service of Florida Florida's governor signs controversial law opponents dubbed 'Don't Say Gay' /2022-03-28/floridas-governor-signs-controversial-law-opponents-dubbed-dont-say-gay The law says public school teachers may not instruct on sexual orientation or gender identity in grades kindergarten through third grade. Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:19:15 GMT /2022-03-28/floridas-governor-signs-controversial-law-opponents-dubbed-dont-say-gay Jaclyn Diaz EXCLUSIVE: Governors have questions about Afghan refugees. Here's who they call /2021-10-08/exclusive-governors-have-questions-about-afghan-refugees-heres-who-they-call President Biden put former Delaware Gov. Jack Markell in charge of helping connect federal agencies resettling Afghan refugees with state and local officials, and private sector groups. Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:10:31 GMT /2021-10-08/exclusive-governors-have-questions-about-afghan-refugees-heres-who-they-call Franco Ordoñez Florida's Governor Says School Leaders May Have Salary Withheld If They Require Masks /local-news/2021-08-10/floridas-governor-says-school-leaders-may-have-salary-withheld-if-they-require-masks Gov. Ron DeSantis ratcheted up a confrontation with school superintendents on Monday, saying anyone who defies his ban on mask mandates might lose a paycheck. Teachers and staff wouldn't be punished. Tue, 10 Aug 2021 12:28:42 GMT /local-news/2021-08-10/floridas-governor-says-school-leaders-may-have-salary-withheld-if-they-require-masks Vanessa Romo In Governors' Elections This Year, Republicans Have A Lot To Lose /2018-11-02/in-governors-elections-this-year-republicans-have-a-lot-to-lose We tapped our network of political reporters and editors across the country to bring you an analysis of every one of the 36 gubernatorial races in 2018. Here's what they said. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 09:00:25 GMT /2018-11-02/in-governors-elections-this-year-republicans-have-a-lot-to-lose 50 States And No Black Governors, But That Could Change In 2018 /2018-05-18/50-states-and-no-black-governors-but-that-could-change-in-2018 Only two black governors have ever been elected in the United States. But in 2018, more than half a dozen African-Americans are running in gubernatorial races. Fri, 18 May 2018 09:01:00 GMT /2018-05-18/50-states-and-no-black-governors-but-that-could-change-in-2018 Asma Khalid Here's How South Florida Voted In The 2014 Primary Election /politics/2014-08-27/heres-how-south-florida-voted-in-the-2014-primary-election November's election will be a race between two candidates with Florida gubernatorial experience: Rick Scott and Charlie Crist.Miami-Dade and Broward were… Wed, 27 Aug 2014 04:05:15 GMT /politics/2014-08-27/heres-how-south-florida-voted-in-the-2014-primary-election