December 10, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Republican Rep. Berny Jacques on Wednesday filed legislation that would limit the number of foreign students allowed to enroll in the state’s public colleges and universities, arguing the proposal is needed to ensure Florida residents are prioritized in admissions.
The bill, HB 721 would cap foreign students, defined as those who are not permanent U.S. residents, at no more than 10% of total enrollment at any individual Florida College System or State University System institution.
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November 5, 2025 | by Jesse Scheckner on Florida Politics
‘This simply enforces the law.’
Legislation by Seminole Republican Rep. Berny Jacques to require all private businesses in Florida to confirm that their employees can legally work in the U.S. is again advancing in the House.
Members of the House Industries and Professional Activities Subcommittee voted to advance HB 197, which would mandate the use of E-Verify, a federal system administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that enables companies and agencies to check the legal status of new employees.
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September 15, 2025 | by Amber Jo Cooper on Florida Voice
GULFPORT, Fla. – State Rep. Berny Jacques asked Pinellas County Schools Superintendent Kevin Hendrick to terminate Boca Ciega High Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps instructor Jay Jackson over alleged comments following the murder of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.
“Today I sent a letter to the Pinellas County Schools Superintendent about a Boca Ciega High JROTC Instructor who justified the murder of Charlie Kirk. Sadly this man is entrusted with young minds and our future service members.
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