Senate continues looking at higher jobless benefits
By the numbers: Vaccinations by age
As of Monday, more than 8.14 million people in Florida had received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccines. Here is a breakdown by age groups:
— Ages 16 to 24: 395,449 people
— Ages 25 to 34: 612, 238 people
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House rejects effort to boost jobless benefits
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DeSantis signs protest bill as controversy continues
Flanked by uniformed law-enforcement officers, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed into law a controversial law-and-order measure sparked by nationwide protests that erupted last year after George Floyd’s death.
The law, which went into effect immediately, creates a new crime of “mob intimidation,” enhances riot-related penalties and makes it harder for local officials to reduce spending on law enforcement.
Local area has one of lowest unemployment rates in state
Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed opposition Friday to a Senate proposal that would increase unemployment benefits, as Florida’s jobless rate held steady at 4.7 percent in March.
Asked about a Senate bill that would increase maximum state benefits from $275 a week to $375 a week, DeSantis said his goal is to get people back to work.
“Increase benefits? Look, no, I mean, I think we’re getting people back to work,” DeSantis replied to a reporter during an appearance in Lakeland.