ORLANDO, Fla (FNN) – Amid a rising number of cases where people have been presenting fake COVID-19 vaccination cards, State Representative Michael Grieco (D-113) filed a bill this week seeking to create criminal penalties on fake vaccine certificates. The proliferation of fake vaccine cards, which some websites sell for between $50 and $200–one even offered…
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MIAMI, Fla. (FNN) – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills into law Monday that seek to “stop and combat foreign influence,” particularly from China, in state affairs, restricting trades and deals and requiring greater disclosure on grant money origins. “If you look at what has happened with COVID-19, this was a virus that almost…
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WESTON, Fla. – Representative Robin Bartleman (D-Weston) issued a statement Tuesday in response to the recent spike in anti-Semitic hate towards Jewish Americans and the event that occurred in Chabad of South Broward. “As I turned on the news this morning, I was horrified to learn that yet another anti-Semitic act took place—this time right…
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Following the conclusion of the Special Session, the House Democratic Caucus elected future leadership for both the 2022-2024 and 2024-2026 legislative terms. Representative Ramon Alexander (D-Tallahassee) will lead the caucus for the 2022-2024 term. He was elected unanimously by his peers to replace Representative Ben Diamond (D-St. Petersburg), who is departing the Florida legislature…
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida House held its Thursday session for nearly two hours with state lawmakers debating and voting on approximately forty bills, including Representative Daisy Morales (D-Orlando)’s Barber Services bill, HB 855. Voters who live in an area represented by a first-time state representative shouldn’t be surprised if nothing happens to bills from their…
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN) – Republican Angelique “Angel” Perry has filed paperwork Wednesday to run for Florida House of Representatives’ District 50 seat, which cover parts of Orange and Brevard counties, according to the Florida Division of Elections website. Perry, who is African American and a longtime union organizer in Central Florida, is running to replace…
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (FNN) – State Representative Daisy Morales (D-Orlando)’s Barber Services bill (HB 855) heads for the House floor with bipartisan support after passing through its final committee, the House Commerce Committee, in a 24-0 vote Tuesday. The bill authorizes barbers to shampoo, cut, or arrange hair in locations other than their registered barbershop without…
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Freshman State Representative Daisy Morales (D-Orlando) celebrates her first 100 days in office, sharing approximately three-and-a-half months of consistent service to her constituents, strong outreach to Hispanic and underserved communities, and bold legislative action. View the full report here. “I’m proud of what my staff and I have already achieved in the first 100…
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