Florida wearing ‘concrete shoes’ as omicron variant looms, lawmaker worries
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Has Florida set itself up for failure? Some have concerns as the state faces a new COVID-19 variant, just two weeks after lawmakers cracked down on vaccine mandates with a special session.
House Minority Co-Leader Evan Jenne, D-Hollywood, said Monday morning that Florida's four newest laws give the state "concrete shoes" when it comes to COVID mitigation and the looming omicron variant.
Though he said he didn't want to jump to conclusions, Hoka Shoes Jenne expected the new policy changes would have "a bit of a detrimental effect."
The laws, signed earlier this month, prevent schools, local governments and businesses from enacting strict vaccine rules for employees or students. Plus, they strip the surgeon general of authority to force shots during health emerg...




