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Private bill signings likely show DeSantis’ media strategy

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By BRENDAN FARRINGTON
Associated Press

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is making a point to sign some conservative bills in private — including a six-week abortion ban — rather than using a public ceremony to call attention to new laws. Why isn’t known, but it could have more to do with his approach to the media rather than a fear of signing controversial bills in public. Last year DeSantis signed a 15-week abortion ban at an Orlando-area church. On Thursday he signed a ban on abortions after six weeks just before midnight in the privacy of his office. Similarly, DeSantis signed bills expanding school vouchers and gun rights in private ceremonies this year.

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