By Mitch Perry Florida
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Among the most controversial bills filed in advance of the 2021 Florida legislative session is a proposal by state Sen. Jeff Brandes that would amend the constitutional amendment passed last November that raises the minimum wage to $15 an hour in 2026.
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Socially distanced caravan protest was held Tuesday in St. Pete
Minimum wage amendment proposal by Sen. Jeff Brandes at center of protest
Pinellas County commissioner calls the proposal unfair
The St. Petersburg Republican’s measure would allow the Legislature to exempt convicted felons, people under 21 and other “hard to hire” workers from receiving that higher wage – but it would only go into effect if passed by the voters as a constitutional amendment. The proposal prompted a socially distanced caravan protest that ended in the parking lot of Brandes district office in
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried unveiled an online video Tuesday many politicos are calling the strongest proof yet Florida s sole statewide elected Democrat is preparing to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis next year when he runs for re-election.
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Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried put out a video Tuesday attacking Gov. Ron DeSantis
The video condemned DeSantis handling of the coronavirus pandemic
Some believe the video is a solid sign that Fried is planning to run against DeSantis for governor in 2022
The video features Fried speaking directly to the camera, condemning DeSantis handling of the coronavirus pandemic.