Jones is also seeking recommendations that those payments be submitted online. In a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis, Rep. Shevrin Jones is pushing for a 90-day extension for Floridians to pay their property taxes as the state deals with the COVID-19 virus. “Gov. DeSantis must extend the deadline to pay property taxes…from March 31 to June 29, and …
Jones says the action is necessary due to an economic slowdown caused by the COVID-19 virus. Rep. Shevrin Jones is pushing Gov. Ron DeSantis to waive mortgage and rent payments for three months as Floridians deal with the effects of an economic slowdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Jones, a West Park Democrat, called on DeSantis earlier this week to temporarily …
Rep. Shevrin Jones is asking Gov. Ron DeSantis to suspend evictions and utility shut-offs throughout the state as residents continue dealing with the economic effects of the new coronavirus. Several public health recommendations have been issued aimed at curtailing public interaction. For instance, on Monday President Donald Trump recommended Americans avoid gatherings of more than 10 people for a period of 15 days. …
On Monday, March 16th, 2020, Florida State Representative Shevrin Jones and other members of the Broward Legislative Delegation met via teleconference with Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz, Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor DeSantis Adrian Lukas
U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings of Florida’s 20th Congressional District is endorsing Shevrin Jones in the Democratic primary for Senate District 35. Hastings backed Jones over his four Democratic opponents. Jones, who currently represents House District 101, is competing in a packed field to replace term-limited Sen. Oscar Braynon II. “I’m proud to support Shevrin Jones because he has a proven …
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We’re failing our educators and our kids by not paying them enough to make ends meet. As a product of Florida public schools and former educator in Broward County, I hold education and our local teachers close to my heart. I’m a firm believer that public education is the foundation of a strong, 21st-century democracy …
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It’s another signal that state Democrats are getting behind Jones’ candidacy. Sen. Perry Thurston says he’s backing current Rep. Shevrin Jones as Jones pursues the open seat in Senate District 35. Jones is one of five Democrats competing in the left-leaning district. Serial candidate Josue Larose has also filed as a Republican. Thurston’s support is another signal that state Democrats are …
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The Shevrin Jones Senate campaign continued its strong start in 2020 by securing the endorsement of U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida’s 23rd Congressional District. Jones is one of five Democrats competing for the nomination in Senate District 35. The Wasserman Schultz endorsement adds to current SD 35 Sen. Oscar Braynon II‘s decision to back Jones as his successor. …
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Jones is one of six candidates vying to replace Braynon, who is term-limited in 2020. State Sen. Oscar Braynon II is endorsing state Rep. Shevrin Jones as his successor in Senate District 35. Jones is one of six candidates vying to replace Braynon, who is term-limited in 2020. Jones has been the strongest fundraiser among the SD 35 candidates. Braynon’s decision …
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A new measure from state Rep. Shevrin Jones would rework the state’s standardized testing system by requiring school districts to obtain parental consent before issuing exams to students. “As a former educator, I have seen the stress that many parents, teachers, and students feel when it comes to Florida’s high-stakes standardized testing firsthand,” Jones said in a …
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Several lawmakers have applauded a judge’s ruling that overturned Gov. Ron DeSantis’ mask mandate ban for Florida schools. On Friday, Leon County …
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