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Governor DeSantis signs into law a series of bills aimed at obstructing vaccine mandates

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Governor DeSantis signs into law a series of bills aimed at obstructing vaccine mandates

Governor DeSantis signs into law a series of bills aimed at obstructing vaccine mandates

Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed into law a series of bills that passed through the House and Senate late Wednesday night.

The bills aim to hamper coronavirus vaccine mandates in businesses.


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