The Republican governor warned that the mandates will result in “millions and millions of dollars potentially in fines'
WASHINGTON — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is threatening to impose hefty fines on city and county governments that require their employees be vaccinated against Covid.
“This is political, it’s about using government power to control,” he said. “We’re going to protect these jobs, we’re going to protect livelihoods and we’re going to protect families.” DeSantis’ administration has already been battling school mask mandates. A Florida appeals court late last week
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