{"id":2350317,"date":"2024-10-03T17:47:02","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T21:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-takes-action-to-ensure-goods-and-voting-services-are-available-post-helene-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-10-03T17:48:42","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T21:48:42","slug":"desantis-takes-action-to-ensure-goods-and-voting-services-are-available-post-helene-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-takes-action-to-ensure-goods-and-voting-services-are-available-post-helene-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis takes action to ensure goods and voting services are available post-Helene &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdesantis-takes-action-to-ensure-goods-and-voting-services-are-available-post-helene-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2350317&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Florida Governor \u200dRon DeSantis\u2064 has initiated \u2062several \u200bmeasures to support the state&#8217;s recovery from Hurricane Helene,\u200d particularly\u200b focusing on ensuring the \u2064availability of goods and voting services \u2063amidst an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/steve-scalise-cautions-that-bidens-failure-to-address-the-port-strike-will-exacerbate-economic-challenges-washington-examiner-3\/\" title=\"Steve Scalise cautions that Biden&#039;s failure to address the port strike will exacerbate economic challenges. - Washington Examiner\">ongoing port strike<\/a> by \u200dthe International Longshoremen\u2019s Association (ILA). DeSantis \u200cannounced that the Florida\u2062 National\u200c Guard and \u2064Florida State Guard will \u200cbe\u2063 deployed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-to-know-about-the-looming-port-strikes-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"What to know about the looming port strikes - Washington Examiner\">affected ports<\/a> to restore \u2062operations where\u2064 possible, expressing concern over the negative\u2062 impact \u200bthe \u2063strike might have on both \u200bthe economy and\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-passes-short-term-funding-bill-as-lawmakers-try-to-avoid-a-government-shutdown\/\" title=\"Senate Passes Short-Term Funding Bill As Lawmakers Try To Avoid A Government Shutdown\">hurricane relief efforts<\/a>. He emphasized the urgency of the situation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/letting-grizzlies-terrorize-ranchers-is-climate-crazies-next-anti-civilization-crusade\/\" title=\"Grizzlies&#039; Uncontrolled Presence: Climate Activists&#039; New Extremist Mission\">urging federal officials<\/a> to assist hurricane victims promptly.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally,\u200b DeSantis outlined \u2064plans to facilitate voting \u200dfor those affected by the hurricane, allowing Florida&#8217;s election supervisors to establish new polling locations\u200b to replace those \u200cthat \u2064were \u2062destroyed. This initiative aims to ensure that\u2062 displaced residents\u200b can\u2064 participate in \u200cthe upcoming November\u2064 elections. The \u200cgovernor&#8217;s efforts highlight his commitment to addressing the immediate needs of hurricane victims while managing the challenges posed by the strike.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">DeSantis takes action to ensure goods and voting services are available post-Helene<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1775155\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ron-desantis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Ron DeSantis<\/a> (R-FL) announced several new actions the state of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Florida<\/a> is taking to assist with its recovery from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/hurricane\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Hurricane<\/a> Helene, including assistance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/voting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>voting<\/a> and shipping goods as the port strike continues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The Florida governor announced the state&rsquo;s National Guard and Florida State Guard would be deployed at key ports affected by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/business\/3172190\/international-longshoremens-association-strike-begins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>International Longshoremen&rsquo;s Association<\/a> work stoppage, where they will resume operations if possible. The governor contended that this strike will not only affect the country&rsquo;s economy but also the victims of the hurricane in need of relief, calling the possible holdup of goods &ldquo;simply unacceptable.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We need to accelerate,&rdquo; DeSantis said at a Thursday press conference. &ldquo;We have no time for delays. Biden and Harris have a responsibility to stand up for the storm victims, stand up for the people who had their homes damaged or have lost their homes, and make sure they have what they need to get back on their feet.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">At my direction, the Florida National Guard and the Florida State Guard will be deployed to critical ports affected by the strike to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-rips-biden-for-evading-blame-over-afghanistan-grossly-incompetent\/\" title=\"Trump Rips Biden For Evading Blame Over Afghanistan: \u2018Grossly Incompetent\u2019\">maintain order<\/a> and, where possible, resume operations. <\/p>\n<p>It is unacceptable for the Biden-Harris administration to allow supply chain interruptions&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KfzVbBgI10\">pic.twitter.com\/KfzVbBgI10<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GovRonDeSantis\/status\/1841884156760072296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 3, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/p>\n<p>DeSantis previously spoke harshly against the ILA&rsquo;s strike after the hurricane, stating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3174967\/desantis-port-strike-depriving-hurricane-victims-relief\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>it is &ldquo;intentionally&rdquo; withholding aid from Hurricane Helene&rsquo;s victims<\/a>, many of whom reside in Southeastern states along the East Coast.<\/p>\n<p>The Florida governor also detailed plans the state is enacting to ensure those living in areas most affected by the hurricane will still be able to vote in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2024-elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>2024 elections<\/a>. To do this, Florida&rsquo;s supervisor of elections has been given the green light to set up new voting locations to replace the ones previously destroyed.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;But this will ensure that residents that were impacted by this storm, and displaced maybe, still have the ability to vote in this November&rsquo;s election,&rdquo; DeSantis said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">JUST IN: DeSantis signs executive order ensuring people can vote in November&#8217;s election in Helene-impacted areas by allowing more voting sites <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XYUJ17iDfE\">pic.twitter.com\/XYUJ17iDfE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Florida&rsquo;s Voice (@FLVoiceNews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FLVoiceNews\/status\/1841870153241219561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 3, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Early voting is set to begin in the Sunshine State <a href=\"https:\/\/dos.fl.gov\/elections\/for-voters\/voting\/early-voting-and-secure-ballot-intake-stations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>no later than Oct. 26<\/a> and will conclude a week later on Nov. 2, the Saturday before Election Day.<\/p>\n<p>On Monday, Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) expressed worry that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3170640\/greg-murphy-helene-devastation-could-flip-election\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Hurricane Helene could seriously hurt voter turnout in the western part of his North Carolina<\/a>, which &ldquo;generally tend to be conservative.&rdquo; North Carolina&rsquo;s early voting is <a href=\"https:\/\/ncsbe.gov\/voting\/vote-early-person\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>set to begin on Oct. 17 <\/a>and will conclude on Nov. 2 like Florida.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1775155\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1775155\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DeSantis acts to secure goods and voting post-Hurricane Helene<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2632,"featured_media":2350318,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DeSantis-voting-scaled-1024x683.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[4980,35224,5113,41774,42282],"class_list":["post-2350317","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-desantis","tag-emergency-response","tag-florida","tag-hurricane-helene","tag-voting-services"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DeSantis-voting-scaled-1024x683.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2350317","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2632"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2350317"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2350317\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2350318"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2350317"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2350317"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2350317"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}