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Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis earlier this week cut millions of dollars in arts and culture from the Sunshine State’s budget over a beloved Tampa-based festival the governor believes is too “sexual,” according to The Guardian. Per the report, Desantis refused to elaborate during a Thursday press conference on what he meant by “they’re doing all this stuff” at the 10-day “Tampa fringe” festival that promotes inclusivity. Margaret Ledford, who serves as artistic director for City Theatre Miami — a group for middle school students that “lost a $47,000 grant” due to DeSantis’ move — sai…

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