The Cultural Review

Local Government

2 articles

A visual representation of Florida's state capitol building casting a shadow over a diverse community group, symbolizing the conflict between state DEI laws and local equity efforts.
Culture

State DEI Laws Challenge Local Equity Efforts

Starting January 1, 2027, Florida's new SB 1134 will eliminate all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in counties and municipalities.

Eleanor Voss·June 27, 2026
Hanover County supervisors in a heated meeting, voting to reject a large-scale data center project proposed for Mountain Road.
Culture

Hanover Supervisors Reject Data Center Project on Mountain Road

Hanover supervisors voted 4-3 to reject the massive Mountain Road data center project on June 1, 2026, after months of heated public hearings.

Matteo Ricci·June 2, 2026