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Florida Democrats Continue to Push Fixing Unemployment System
The pandemic has caused problem after problem with Florida’s current system to come to the surface. It’s been months since the pandemic shut down the state of Florida and unemployment went over 15 percent, but state Rep. Geraldine Thompson, D-Windermere, said Republicans in Tallahassee knew when they passed a bill in 2011 to create the current system that it was inadequate.
Anna Eskamani Wants Ron DeSantis to Use Executive Orders to Help Central Florida Through...
Eskamani sent a letter to the governor asking him to take steps to mitigate the effect of COVID-19 on the economy. Specifically, she asked him to waive work search requirements for the people currently on unemployment, something the governor has already done the past two months.
The Dean’s List: A Look at Who Made the Honor Roll in Florida Politics–and...
From the deregulation of professions and occupations to political gerrymandering in the Sunshine State, here's a look at those that made "the list."
Anna Eskamani Champions Claims Bill Filed for Man Freed From Death Row
Clemente Aguirre lived next door to murder victims Carol Bareis and her 47-year-old daughter Cheryl Williams in Altamonte Springs back in 2004.
Democrats in Florida Legislature Want Age Limit for Arresting Juveniles
Two Democrats in the Florida Legislature have proposed a statewide age limit for arresting children.
State Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, filed a bill that would prevent children under the age of 12 from being arrested.
The...
Anna Eskamani Takes Aim at Domestic Violence Group On Transparency, Salaries
The Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence (FCADV) is a non-profit which gets more than $3 million in state and federal tax dollars to support shelters across the state. While it is supposed to oversee the funds, the FCADV has not been forthcoming about how those funds are spent.
State Representative Wants to Limit Public Dollars to Private Schools
State Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, has filed a bill to limit a voucher program passed last year and championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida Drivers Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Being Proposed Again
The topic of illegal immigrants obtaining Florida driving permits is an issue usually proposed by Democrats--but not this time as a Republican in the Legislature is championing the issue.
Florida Cities, Liberal Groups Plan to Fight Law Banning Sanctuary Cities
With the White House continuing plans to enforce immigration laws, some Democrats and cities in Florida Democrats are insisting President Donald Trump and a new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis banning sanctuary cities earlier this year has led to a war on immigrants.
Controversy Stirs Over Ron DeSantis’ Effort to Honor Pulse Anniversary
State Rep. Anna Eskamani, D – Orlando, whose district includes Pulse, took notice right away and ripped into DeSantis.
Legislature Ponders if Illegal Immigrants in Florida Should Be Eligible for Drivers Licenses
State Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, introduced the bill which let illegal immigrants use documents like an unexpired foreign passport or a birth certificate from another nation to get a drivers license.
U.S. Term Limits Honors 25 State Legislators in Tallahassee
The award is given to officials who show “a steadfast commitment to restore citizen government through term limits.”
