Florida Anti-DEI Law Will Cut Funding for Key West Pride Events

Key West's LGBTQ Events Defunded Under New Law

Metro Weekly reports: Monroe County, Florida, home to the Florida Keys, will stop spending public funds to promote several LGBTQ events that draw thousands of tourists to Key West each year. The county announced the decision on May 5, citing a law signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis last month prohibiting public money from being spent on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Despite the economic boost LGBTQ events provide to Key…

Florida Anti-DEI Law Will Cut Funding for Key West Pride Events

Starting in 2027, LGBTQ events in Key West will lose access to tourism funds under Florida's new anti-DEI law. The post Florida Anti-DEI Law Will Cut Funding for Key West Pride Events appeared first on Metro Weekly.