Berny Jacques
Rep. Berny Jacques (R-Seminole) filed a bill on Monday that would require all private employers in Florida to use E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of potential new hires, thus ensuring that only legal U.S. citizens can work in the country. Berny Jacques' legislation, HB 955, specifically would remove previous stipulations for smaller private companies and […]
Cory Mills and Alleged Victim Categorically Deny Any Physical Assault Took Place Florida Rep. Cory Mills has categorically denied he did anything wrong after Washington Metropolitan Police officers responded to his residence this past week, where they were asked to resolve...READ MORE Sen. Ashley Moody:Â "Working hard to deliver for @realDonaldTrump as he works tirelessly […]
Florida Reps. Berny Jacques (R-Seminole) and Chase Tramont (R-Port Orange) filed a bill Thursday that would safeguard the integrity of the state's electoral system while ensuring the opportunity for eligible voters to participate. “Florida’s elections are for Floridians—period. This bill defends our sovereignty by ensuring that only citizens have a voice in our state’s future. […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - State House Republican Reps. David Borrero and Berny Jacques recently filed a bill to prohibit the display of flags on government and public school property that portray political, racial, or LGBTQ imagery. House Bill 75 would ban governmental agencies, local governments, or other units of local governments from flying such flags. The bill […]
Florida State Legislators continue to quietly press Governor Ron DeSantis to support and call for a special legislative session to address the recently signed Condo Safety law that is placing an overwhelming financial burden on condominium owners across the state. The Floridian reported earlier that Gov. DeSantis was open to addressing the law with “a […]
State Representative Berny Jacques (R-FL) sat down for an exclusive interview with The Floridian in which he spoke on the alleged division within the Democratic Caucus at the state level concerning the Israel-Palestinian conflict. For instance, on Monday in the House Judiciary Committee, Representative Dotie Joseph (D-FL) addressed HB 187 – a bill that adopts […]
State Representative Berny Jacques (R-FL) sat down for an exclusive interview with The Floridian to discuss the legislative session that began on Monday. Additionally, State Rep. Jacques shared with us the bill that he will be introducing later this week. that looks to set up a “one-stop-shop” for pregnant mothers and their families who are […]
New legislation has been filed to increase accountability for juveniles in the criminal justice system. HB 1181 and SB 1274 propose harsher restrictions that ensure youth comply with the terms and conditions of court-ordered sanctions for gun offenses. Representative Berny Jacques (R)Â who filed the House bill highlighted that under Governor Ron DeSantis Florida was experiencing […]
Representative Berny Jacques (R-Seminole) and Senator Nick DiCeglie (R-Indian Rocks Beach) filed HB 545 / SB 530 – Florida High School Athletic Association Student Eligibility Requirements. This legislative measure will bar students who commit certain criminal actions from participating in high school sports. Students convicted or held responsible in adult court for homicide, sexual battery, […]
A new Republican backed bill in the Florida Congress is pushing to establish an online hub for pregnancy and parenting resources, where struggling parents can find convenient and vital information throughout their pregnancy and parenting journey. The legislation will bring together the forces of the Department of Health, the Agency of Health Care Administration, and […]
Republicans continue to criticize the controversial mailer sent out in support of state Senator Loranne Ausley’s (D) reelection campaign. The mailer, which depicts her political rival Corey Simon (R) on a shooting target, has received widespread condemnation among Republicans, and calls have been issued for Democrats Florida Rep. Charlie Crist (D) to condemn the ad. […]