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Florida Governor Signs Executive Order Prohibiting Local Governments From Issuing “Vaccine Passports”

April 2, 2021

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As he indicated he would do, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed an Executive Order prohibiting Florida-issued “vaccine passports.” The Biden administration has been discussing vaccine passports or credentials as a way for Americans to prove their vaccination record. Feeling that this possibility would create a vaccine mandate, Governor DeSantis signed his Executive Order, which … Read more

UPDATE: Florida Governor to Take Executive Action Banning Requirement of “Vaccine Passports”

March 29, 2021

by Shannen Michaelsen

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has spoken out against the “vaccine passports” currently under consideration by the Biden administration. The “passports” or credentials are meant to easily prove whether or not someone has been vaccinated, to allow them access to places that require proof. DeSantis does not support the “vaccine passports”, stating Florida’s approach to the … Read more

Governor DeSantis Says Florida Will Have No New Lockdowns, Mask Mandates, or Other COVID-19 Measures

November 30, 2020

by Shannen Michaelsen

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In a press conference today, Governor Ron DeSantis stated that Florida would have no more anti-COVID-19 measures, including lockdowns or mask mandates, though cases continue to rise in the state and the rest of the U.S.A. He specifically said there would be “no lockdowns, no fines, no school closures. No one’s losing their job because … Read more

Governor DeSantis Moves Florida Into “Phase 3” of Reopening

September 25, 2020

by Shannen Michaelsen

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order today to removing all statewide restrictions. Though he said that this is “Phase 3” of the reopening process, “Phase 3” would technically still restrict businesses to operating at a maximum of 75% capacity. With the lifting of statewide restrictions, bars and restaurants may now operate at whatever … Read more

Governor Ron DeSantis Extends Thanks to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Executives for Theme Park Roundtable Conference

August 27, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

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Following yesterday’s “One Goal, One Florida” theme park roundtable, Governor Ron DeSantis thanked both Universal Orlando Resort and the Vice President of Disney’s Hollywood Studios Jackie Swisher for their participation. Governor DeSantis said it was “great to be at” Universal Orlando, who hosted the roundtable. Universal provided a surprise appearance by Professor Doctor Penelope Tibeaux-Tinker … Read more