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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August 4, 2025 | by Michelle Vecerina on Florida Voice
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Republican Rep. Berny Jacques said that property taxes remain the top concern among his constituents, especially seniors on fixed incomes, and reaffirmed his commitment to delivering meaningful tax relief while preserving essential services.
During the state GOP conference over the weekend, speaking to Florida’s Voice with Drew Steele on-scene, Jacques said he is often approached by voters who are cautiously optimistic about the possibility of eliminating or significantly reducing property taxes.
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