DeSantis's mother was a nurse and his father installed Nielsen TV rating boxes. [88], In January 2019, DeSantis officially suspended Broward County sheriff Scott Israel for his response to the mass shootings at the Fort Lauderdale airport and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, appointing Gregory Tony to replace Israel. DeSantis", "Gov. [284][285][286][287][288][289], In February 2022, DeSantis voiced his support for the Florida Parental Rights in Education Act, often denigrated as the "Don't Say Gay" law by its opponents, which would prohibit instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in school classrooms from kindergarten to grade 3. Type above and press Enter to search. On January 11, DeSantis posthumously pardoned the Groveland Four, four black men falsely convicted of rape in 1949. Ronald DeSantis father American politician and attorney, Ronald Dion DeSantis has been serving as the 46th governor of Florida since 2019. Madison and Mason are so excited for their new baby sister! [85] At DeSantis's victory rally, supporters chanted "two more years" at various times rather than the common "four more years" to show support for DeSantis for president in 2024. "[141], By February 2021, DeSantis had generally positive approval ratings, ranging from 51% to 64%. Caption: Maddison DeSantis with her friends (Photo: People) Likewise his father Ron DeSantis has an estimated net worth of around $210,000 as of 2022. In 1994, his great-great-great-grandfather Salvatore Storti moved to the U.S. and later settled in Pennsylvania. "I know you guys are compadres in many ways," the . He graduated from Yale University in 2001 with a B.A. Several sizable cities in Florida at that time (Orlando, St. Petersburg, Tallahassee, Dunedin, Largo, Satellite Beach, Gainesville, Sarasota, Safety Harbor and Miami Beach) were setting goals to get all their energy from renewable sources. He described critical race theory as "teaching kids to hate their country", mirroring a similar push by conservatives nationally. 0 references. Ronald Dion DeSantis was born Sept. 14, 1978, in Jacksonville. [147], By the end of March 2020, Florida had 6,741 confirmed cases of COVID-19. magna cum laude. Rogers died in December of 1997, but the Florida Governor has family still living in the Valley, including his aunt Sister Regina Rogers, a Councilor at the Ursuline Sisters house in Youngstown, and his uncle Philip Rogers, a priest at Christ Our Savior Parish in Struthers and previously with St. Charles Parish in Boardman. This property is a 7,000 square foot mansion with 5 bathrooms and 2 pools. It bans transgender girls and women from participating and competing in middle-school and high-school girls' and college women's sports competitions in Florida. Various writers predicted that DeSantis could defeat former president Donald Trump or said that DeSantis is preferable to Trump in view of the January 6 hearings and subsequent straw polls. [25][26], In 2004, during his second year at Harvard Law, DeSantis was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy and assigned to the Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG). [236], He voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. I was not, as a father of children ages five, four . He said it was "entirely inappropriate" for teachers and school administrators to talk to students about their gender identity. The new system is to be implemented by the 202223 school year. DeSantis cut spending in Florida, achieving a record budget surplus for the state, and engaged in recovery efforts after Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole. Unfortunately, no other details are known about Ronald and Karen aside from being known as the parents of The renowned And Politician, Ron Desantis. DeSantis' mother Karen Rogers and his father Ronald DeSantis have been strong supporters of their son and his views. Ron DeSantis bought his house for $8 Million and the current market value is $22 Million. [153], DeSantis sought to have the 2020 Republican National Convention in Jacksonville. [7] His maternal great-great-grandfather Salvatore Storti immigrated to the United States from Italy in 1904, eventually settling in Pennsylvania. Ron. "[243][244][245][246] On August 18, 2022, a Florida judge blocked the act, saying that it violates the First Amendment and is too vague. Record information. His use of the word "monkey" received widespread media attention, and was interpreted by some, including Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo, as a racist dog whistle. William Buchanan) Meaghan Ellis June 16, 2022 An expert on fascism and authoritarianism is offering a brutal assessment of Florida Gov. [257], On February 14, 2023, DeSantis suggested that an organization other than the College Board should run Florida's AP classes . Ron DeSantis signals support for 'Don't Say Gay' bill", "Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Historic Bill to Protect Parental Rights in Education", "Gov. Florida governor Ron DeSantis alleged that ex Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Chapek felt "pressured" to share a "woke" agenda for the conglomerate. DeSantis was born on September 14, 1978, in Jacksonville, the son of Karen DeSantis (ne Rogers; her family name had originally been Ruggiero, before her father, Philip Ernest Rogers/Ruggiero, son of parents who immigrated from Italy to the U.S., changed it) and Ronald Daniel DeSantis. [77] He also criticized Crist's role in the U.S. House of Representatives, saying that in Crist's five years in the House, he showed up for work for only 14 days. The provisions generally apply only to physicians who perform abortions, but any health care employee of an abortion provider can be charged with a felony for failure to report violations. He said of the bill: "No taxpayer dollars should be used to teach our kids to hate our country or hate each other. Ronald Dion DeSantis, is an American politician, and an attorney who has been the 46th governor of Florida since 2019. "[136] DeSantis's spokesperson noted that the refugees had all signed a consent form, and called the lawsuit "political theater" by "opportunistic activists" at the expense of "illegal immigrants". [65] DeSantis opposed allowing able-bodied, childless adults to receive Medicaid. [230] Citizens Against Government Waste, a conservative think tank, named DeSantis a "Taxpayer Superhero" in 2015. [281][282] In 2018, he told the Sun-Sentinel that he "doesn't want any discrimination in Florida, I want people to be able to live their life, whether you're gay or whether you're religious. The DeSantis' are the first family with young children in the Governor's Mansion in over 50 years. His next opponent was Democratic nominee Andrew Gillum in the general election. [63], DeSantis's gubernatorial platform included support for legislation that would allow people with concealed weapons permits to carry firearms openly. [73] The Democratic nominee was Charlie Crist, a former Florida governor and U.S. He emphasized that the strain on the hospital system had decreased since the previous peak in case numbers, and that Florida was ready to handle any additional influx in hospital patients, adding that the state had "twice as many" open hospital beds than on March 1. The close margin required an automatic machine recount of the ballots. [75] During an interview with Bret Baier on Fox News, Crist said that DeSantis was "one of the biggest threats to democracy". father: Ronald DeSantis mother: Karen Rogers children: Madison DeSantis, Mamie DeSantis, Mason DeSantis Born Country: United States Lawyers Political Leaders Notable Alumni: Lourdes Catholic School, Dunedin High School Ancestry: Italian American U.S. State: Florida City: Jacksonville, Florida More Facts Recommended Lists: American People Marielle Scott siblings: Who are Marielle Scott siblings? He was able to collect this decent sum of money from his career as a Governor of Florida. The Florida governor's long-ignored 2011 work, Dreams From Our Founding Fathers, reveals a distinct vision of American history and how it should influence the . Luck and Carlos G. Muiz to fill the three vacancies on the Florida Supreme Court, shifting the court's majority from liberal to conservative. The bill was described as similar to those in other states (Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana, Arizona and Oklahoma) that passed laws preventing cities from banning natural gas hookups. [238], As a result of a significant increase in gasoline prices, DeSantis would announce on November 22, 2021, that he would be temporarily waiving the state's gasoline tax in the next legislative session in 2022. Historian David Waldstreicher read it. [255], On March 22, 2022, DeSantis signed into law bill SB 1054, which requires students entering high school starting in the 202324 school year to take a financial literacy course. "No!" he said, wagging a finger, then adding: "Uh-uh, uh-uh, no! Ron and Casey Black married in 2010. DeSantis called for eliminating ballot drop boxes, as well as limiting voting by mail by requiring that voters re-register every year to vote by mail and requiring that signatures on mail-in ballots "must match the most recent signature on file" (rather than any of the voter's signatures in the Florida system). [115], In its 2021 session, the Florida legislature passed DeSantis's top priorities. A Trump devotee, he has staked out a position as an immigration hardliner. While Ron might have devoted his life to public service, that has not stopped him from settling down and starting a family. [186][188], On August 27, 2021, Judge John Cooper ruled that DeSantis could not ban mask mandates in schools. [97], On February 2, 2021, DeSantis announced support for legislation to crack down on Big Tech and prevent alleged political censorship. This article seeks to know more about his father. [227] After introducing the End Pensions in Congress Act, DeSantis said, "The Founding Fathers envisioned elected officials as part of a servant class, yet Washington has evolved into a ruling class culture. His father, Ronald D. DeSantis, has recently used his social media accounts to tout his son's campaign and mock his son's rival for the nomination, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, for supporting "amnesty." But in the past he has attacked affirmative action, reparations for African-Americans and Colin Kaepernick. According to his obituary published in The Vindicator, Rogers worked in the political science department at YSU, was also the assistant to the Vice President for financial affairs from 1969 through 1974 and director of classified personnel before retiringin 1982. He was born in Florida to Ron and Karen DeSantis in 1978. His Father's name is Ronald DeSantis and his Mother's name is Karen Rogers. [275][276][277][278], DeSantis's administration allocated $12 million for relocating migrants to other states. [205][206] DeSantis called it "the strongest piece of legislation that's been enacted anywhere in the country" in opposition to COVID-19 vaccination mandates. [118], During 2021, there was speculation that DeSantis would run for president in the 2024 election. Here's a timeline of their relationship", "Congressman Ron DeSantis moves to Flagler County", "Ronald Dion DeSantis Florida Resident Database", "Ron and I are beyond blessed to welcome our new baby girl, Mamie to the world. 1 reference. CNN . [250] Critics of the laws, including the Florida Education Association, claim they will have a "chilling effect on intellectual and academic freedom" and that the bills were designed to intimidate educators and suppress the free exchange of ideas. Here's What It Means for Schools", "Judge blocks Florida's 'Stop WOKE Act' pushed by Gov. The new bill mandates a "progress monitoring system" that tests students three times a year, at the beginning, middle and end of each school year. [320], DeSantis played on the field the day of the 2017 congressional baseball shooting, and while not present at the time it occurred, he and fellow Representative Jeff Duncan reportedly met the perpetrator beforehand and were asked by him whether Republicans or Democrats were playing that day.[321]. [146] DeSantis rejected the implementation of a statewide face mask mandate, belatedly implemented stay-at-home orders, and let his stay-at-home order implemented in April expire. A member of the Republican Party, DeSantis represented Florida's 6th district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2018. We already have one. Binning said he first learned of the Florida Ron DeSantis connection to the Valley in 2012 while on a trip to Italy with Father Rogers, Sister Regina Rogers and DeSantis's mother, Karen, whose son she told him was making a run for congress in Florida 6th District in 2012. DeSantis describes his parents in his book as having "Rust. 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[253] DeSantis signed a bill (SB 1048) ending the FSA testing on March 15, 2022. He said the replacement would be three tests for the fall, winter and spring, each smaller than the FSA. . [19][147], DeSantis favored reopening schools for in-person learning for the 202021 school year. A member of the Republican Party, DeSantis represented Florida's 6th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2018. Ron DeSantis says he recast Florida's political map", "Trump and Biden big losers, DeSantis big winner in 2022", "DeSantis-led red wave penetrates even once-blue Palm Beach County", "Charlie Crist drowned by Democrat groans as he concedes to Ron DeSantis in Florida", "DeSantis Delivers Victory Speech After Defeating Crist in Race For Florida Governor", "DeSantis already governor when ceremony begins", "70 Years After They Were Wrongly Imprisoned, the Groveland Four Have Been Pardoned", "Political Roundtable: Gov. [309] According to a Tampa Bay Times analysis, DeSantis's signature match proposal could have led to rejections of his own mail-in ballots due to changes in his signature history over time; voting rights experts argued that the signature matching proposal could be used to disenfranchise voters whose signatures varied over time. [105][106][107][108] DeSantis signed two such bills in June. In his first two weeks in office, DeSantis appointed Barbara Lagoa, Robert J. It was Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, and he wanted to talk about the coronavirus. DeSantis proposes reestablishing Florida State Guard civilian volunteer force", "Gov. In conversations with Trump in May, he said he would not require the use of face masks. [165] By April 2021, Florida was 27th out of 50 in both cases and deaths per capita. Petition-gathering for ballot initiatives to legalize medical cannabis, increases to the minimum wage, and expansion of Medicaid were also under way. Ron DeSantis is one of the most popular governors in America | Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce", "Extreme policies, average statistics raise questions around Florida's Covid-19 data", "Florida breaks record for COVID-19 hospitalizations", "Actually, the data don't suggest anything unusual about Florida's excess death toll", "White House looks at domestic travel restrictions as COVID mutation surges in Florida", "New talk of Florida travel restrictions by Biden administration stirs pot", "PolitiFact No indication that Biden administration is planning to shut down the Florida border", "No, Gov. [247], DeSantis signed three education bills into law on June 22, 2021,[248] and suggested that state colleges and universities could lose funding if they were found to promote "stale ideology" and "indoctrination". She hails from Troy, Ohio, United States. 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