November 13, 2023 | by Owen Girard on Florida's Voice
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Lawmakers this week introduced legislation to create an online hub for pregnancy and parenting resources in the state of Florida.
Sen. Erin Grall, R-Fort Pierce, and Rep. Berny Jacques, R-Seminole filed the legislation.
SB 436, and its House companion, HB 415, establish a platform for pregnant mothers and parents to access “vital information and support,” a press release said.
“We understand the critical need to support Florida’s pregnant women and families across the state, to ensure every child and family has an opportunity to thrive,” Grall said.
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November 7, 2023
“This bill further secures our elections by proactively banning foreign interference in our voting system supply chain, while also bolstering confidence in our tabulation procedures.”
– Representative Berny V. Jacques
“We will always fight to deliver on this most important issue for our voters and our elections process in general!”
– Representative Taylor Yarkosky
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, November 7th, 2023
TALLAHASSEE, FL – This morning, Representative Berny Jacques (R-Seminole) and Representative Taylor Yarkosky (R-Clermont) co-filed HB 359.
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October 30, 2023 | by Michael Costeines on Florida's Voice
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Members of both parties of the Florida Legislature Monday filed bills for the 2024 legislative session that would appoint courtroom advocates in criminal proceedings for cats and dogs.
“As an animal lover, I’m pleased to sponsor legislation that allows an advocate to participate in proceeding regarding animal neglect or abuse,” said Sen. Jennifer Bradley, R-Fleming Island, in a press release.
“These advocates will ensure an informed process and, especially in cases of hoarding, provide helpful resources for the judicial process.
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October 17, 2023 | on FOX Live
Florida Representative, Berny Jacques, joins LiveNOW from FOX to discuss what’s being done to bring Americans home, who are stuck in Israel.
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October 10, 2023 | by Josh Breslow on FOX Live
State Rep. Berny Jacques joins host Josh Breslow to break down the latest as the war continues in Israel. President Biden confirmed that U.S. citizens are among the hostages that were captured by Hamas.
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