Florida Gov. audits university spending, DEI programs, H-1B visas

DeSantis demands end to 'cheap' H-1B labor at Florida universities: 'Why do we need to bring someone from China?'

The Florida governor calls on the state board to end the use of the H-1B program at public universities.

DeSantis Announces Crackdown on H-1B Visa Abuse

The Florida governor also announced a partnership with the federal government to cancel or repurpose millions of dollars in DEI-related grants.

Florida Gov. audits university spending, DEI programs, H-1B visas

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) - The Governor's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has now made its way into state universities, taking a deeper dive into all facets of college and university operations and their spending habits. DeSantis was at The University of South Florida Wednesday to shine a spotlight on state university spending habits.Under an executive order back in February of this year, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the creation o…

DeSantis to Fla. Universities: Pull the Plug on H-1B Workers

Complaining about professors from China, Europe and “supposed Palestine,” the Republican governor called for his state’s public universities to end the use of the visa program. A union leader called his comments a “xenophobic and nativist diatribe.” Florida governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday ordered the state’s public universities “to pull the plug on the use of these H-1B visas in our universities.” In doing so, the Republican appeared to call …

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis end H-1B hiring in higher education institutions

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announcing views on H-1B visas. October 29, 2025 post on X. PHOTO: X On October 29, 2025, Florida governor Ron DeSantis lashed out at the practice of hiring H-1B high skilled workers in education institutions. According to him, the visa that brings thousands of highly qualified Indians to this country is being abused and universities are not producing enough qualified individuals to fulfil the needs of the nation. Gover…