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City forced to scrap Rainbow Arch project due to Ron DeSantis's anti-DEI law
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· June 16, 2026
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Key takeaway This decision was made after the city attorney confirmed the impact of Senate Bill 1134 on the project.
The city of Key West has ended a Pride-themed art initiative due to Florida's anti-DEI law. This decision was made after the city attorney confirmed the impact of Senate Bill 1134 on the project. The project, known as the Rainbow Arch, was launched in response to Gov.
Ron DeSantis' actions against rainbow crosswalks in the state. The city had proposed the Rainbow Arch as a replacement for a rainbow crosswalk that was painted over by the administration. Further details on the cancellation of the Rainbow Arch project are available from the Key West Business Guild, which announced the decision on social media.
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Category: rights Published: June 16, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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