Legislation moving in Florida’s special session this week would protect Jewish schools and cultural centers, but a couple of weeks ago, lawmakers considered providing security grants to historically Black colleges
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(The Center Square) — The Florida Legislature wrapped up its special session after several new measures were passed, including sanctions on Iran, protections for the state’s Jewish community and relief
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer has proposed $1.22 billion in new spending to beef up security for U.S. houses of worship amid a nationwide surge of antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents since the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attacks.
The Florida House on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill that would provide $45 million to Jewish schools and other types of facilities to bolster security.