Sunrise

Gov. Ron DeSantis is not a theater fan … at least not a fan of “COVID-19” theater. He wants things like the masking on planes rules suspended.

Also, on today’s Sunrise …

— Charlie Crist released a video of himself pumping gas – for over 5 bucks a gallon. He wants the Governor to reduce the state gas tax … now.

— When emergency pandemic orders expire, what happens to kids who got on Medicaid under the order? Sunrise talks with Florida Politics reporter Christine Sexton.

— The information was over the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been taken to a new level. Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks to the Russian people.

So, we all know that the rent’s too damn high in Florida. Now, thanks to Gov. Ron DeSantis, we know why … it’s the Center for Disease Control, the Joe Biden administration and the COVID-19 rent moratorium.

— A powerful online speech to Congress from the besieged leader of Ukraine has Sen. Rick Scott criticizing the President and Congressman Charlie Crist criticizing Florida’s Governor.

— Is it a little deal or a big deal that Marco Rubio just might get daylight saving time made permanent this time?

— And how have we lived without a pizza ATM?

Gov. Ron DeSantis kills standardized testing in Florida schools with the stroke of a pen … and then knocks recently approved term limits for school board members, saying they’re too short.

Also, on today’s Sunrise …

— Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried likes all the AG money the Legislature put in the budget. The rest of the Session — not so much.

— Catching up on Session postmortems — this time with Senate Democrats.

— Marco Rubio may be seeing light at the end of the tunnel in his campaign for permanent daylight saving time.

Sine Die has come and gone. The 2022 Legislative Session is finally over, with a couple of days’ extension. Gov. Ron DeSantis says it was “the year of the parent” in the Legislature, with the passage of “Stop Woke” and the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bills.

Also, on today’s Sunrise:

— Redistricting maps have been drawn and approved, but they still aren’t on the Governor’s desk and he’s still hinting at a veto.

— As the Session ends, there’s already talk about a Special Session to focus on the unaddressed problem of homeowners insurance.

— The Democrats had a pretty soul-baring Session. They say it upped their visibility.

The “Stop Woke” bill is on its way to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Senate approved the measure, but not before hearing so ‘uncomfortable’ debate about the bill banning ‘uncomfortable’ history conversations in schools.

A tougher immigration law has passed the Florida House and is going to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk. He’s sure to sign it. It was kind of his idea.

Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill is on its way to Gov. Ron DeSantis. Opponents say it’s grist for a lawsuit. Supporters say it’s all about parents.

Also, on today’s Sunrise:

— Equality Florida says it will be ready to file suit if anyone is harmed by the Don’t Say Gay bill. Sunrise has an interview.

— Both DeSantis and Ag Secretary Nikki Fried were in the Panhandle to talk about wildfire.

— And, this is a real economic sanction. McDonald's is shutting down, temporarily, in Russia.

Call it what you may — Parental Rights in Education or Don’t Say Gay  — the Senate debates; last stop before Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Also on today’s Sunrise:

— Some of the more emotional testimony yet on the Don’t Say Gay bill came from Democratic Sen. Shevrin Jones.

— House Democratic leadership lashes out at the tweets of the Governor’s press secretary.

— Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a big roundtable to bash the establishment’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

— Gas prices are way up … and still going. Sunrise talks with the Florida AAA.

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ press secretary accuses people opposed to the Parental Rights in Education bill of endorsing pedophilia. So, maybe it is the “Don’t Say Gay” bill after all.

Also, on today’s Sunrise:

— Saturday Night Live’s Kate McKinnon takes aim at DeSantis over the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.

— More farewells as this Legislative Session ends … this time from Sen. Kelli Stargel and Rep. Michele Rayner.

— And with the Session set to end Friday, today is the day to play #CateSineDie on Twitter.

Florida legislators voted to ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, a move that would severely restrict access to the procedure in a state that for decades has served as a refuge for women from across the South.

— The Florida Supreme Court has approved House and Senate redistricting maps. But it’s not over yet. Sunrise talks with** Jacob Ogles** of Florida Politics.

— Gov. **Ron DeSantis **is trying to revive stalled legislation to protect doctors who want to prescribe unconventional treatments.

— The Governor also deliver good medical news about his wife’s cancer.

— The goodbyes continue for legislators leaving the Capitol We’ve got a highlight from the farewell of Sen. Audrey Gibson.