DeSantis Jumps Into Gas-Stove Debate With Proposed Tax Exemption

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis waded into the debate over gas stoves and government regulation on Thursday, proposing a permanent tax exemption for the appliances.

DeSantis used a news conference about rural internet access to criticize a federal regulator’s suggestion that gas stoves might need to be banned because they emit harmful indoor air pollutants.

“They want to control every single aspect of your life,” DeSantis said, drawing applause from the crowd in Milton, Florida. “This is all part of a larger scheme, so in the state of Florida we’re saying, ‘Don’t tread on us on this.’”

The tax break ...