Florida lawmakers advance proposal to rename Gulf of Mexico

In Florida, GOP lawmakers are wading into Donald Trump's Gulf of America
Just weeks after Gov. Ron DeSantis first used the term in a state document, legislation designating the Gulf of America advance in the Legislature.
Florida lawmakers take steps in Gulf of America name change
Florida state lawmakers have taken the first steps to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in state documents and educational materials.
Florida lawmakers advance proposal to rename Gulf of Mexico as "Gulf of America"
Three Republican-controlled House and Senate panels gave initial approval to bills aimed at moving to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
Gulf of America or Gulf of Mexico? How Teachers Are Handling Trump’s Name Change
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The decision has sparked controversy among world leaders and journalism organizations . Others wondered if renaming the gulf was possible . But where do educators fall on this issue?
Louisiana schools to reflect Gulf of Mexico renaming to Gulf of America in 2025 standards update
The Louisiana Department of Education is updating its social studies standards following a recent executive order by President Donald Trump in January to rename
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Juan Porras’ bill to put Gulf of America in textbooks clears first House hurdle
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Louisiana state education board adds Gulf of America to social studies standards
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Mexico's Pemex prioritizes refining as it diverts heavy oil away from Gulf
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Bay County Commission votes to change Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America in local documents
Bay County commissioners on Tuesday voted for the Gulf of Mexico to now be listed as the Gulf of American in county documents ...
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