Moms for Liberty

Christian Ziegler has not been charged, and the investigation is ongoing. He calls the accusations "false" in an email to party members.

Democrats immediately objected to the appointment of Tina Descovich. Moms for Liberty has been a major player in controversies about attempts to remove or review books at schools.

The move comes after a local parent called for its removal last month.

The Florida Department of Education is moving forward with penalizing Leon Superintendent Rocky Hanna following an investigation into his professional conduct. Hanna is accused of using his “official position to attempt to politically influence others under” his authority, according to a letter from DOE.

An appeals panel upheld a district judge’s denial of a preliminary injunction against the policy, which Moms for Liberty members contend violates First Amendment rights.The group, which was founded by two former Florida school-board members, gained national prominence as it has fought school boards on issues such as mask requirements during the pandemic.

Emphasizing that school boards have a “significant impact” on families, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday focused heavily on his support for candidates who align with his education agenda as he helped kick off an event for the conservative group Moms for Liberty.