/tags/florida-senate Florida Senate en-US SA¹ś¼Ź“«Ä± Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:20:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-16/ye-or-nay-florida-senators-blast-decision-to-host-controversial-rapper-at-ray-jay Republican Sens. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody joined Democrat Charlie Crist and other officials, Jewish leaders and Holocaust survivors to protest TSA's decision to book the rapper at the publicly owned stadium. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:20:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-16/ye-or-nay-florida-senators-blast-decision-to-host-controversial-rapper-at-ray-jay Steve Newborn /government-politics/2026-05-28/democratic-state-sen-shevin-jones-wont-run-for-re-election-in-district-34 Miami-Dade Democratic state Sen. Shevrin Jones announced Wednesday that after 13 years in the Florida Legislature, he will not run for re-election to the District 34 seat he has held since 2020. Thu, 28 May 2026 19:54:32 GMT /government-politics/2026-05-28/democratic-state-sen-shevin-jones-wont-run-for-re-election-in-district-34 Mitch Perry | Florida Phoenix /government-politics/2026-04-07/democrat-richard-lamondin-leaves-congressional-race-to-enter-state-senate-race-against-gop-incumbent Democrat Richard Lamondin, a Miami entrepreneur, has dropped out of a race for Congress by switching to run for a state Senate seat held by Republican incumbent state Sen. Alexis Calatayud. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-04-07/democrat-richard-lamondin-leaves-congressional-race-to-enter-state-senate-race-against-gop-incumbent Sergio R. Bustos /government-politics/2026-03-18/florida-lawmakers-approve-recreated-emergency-fund-with-some-guardrails The Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund canā€™t be used to purchase any more boats, aircraft, or motor vehicles, but they can be leased for a ā€œshort-time,ā€ SB 7040 says. The Republican-dominated Legislature approved these new guardrails after the stateā€™s emergency managers spent more than $573 million on immigration enforcement in three years. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:06:05 GMT /government-politics/2026-03-18/florida-lawmakers-approve-recreated-emergency-fund-with-some-guardrails Liv Caputo | Florida Phoenix /health/2026-03-11/senate-save-aids-drug-assistance-program-desantis-administration-cuts House Speaker Daniel Perez was coy when asked whether the House would sign off on the offer. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:30:00 GMT /health/2026-03-11/senate-save-aids-drug-assistance-program-desantis-administration-cuts Christine Sexton | Florida Phoenix /health/2026-03-04/senator-says-medicaid-work-requirements-are-an-uphill-battle House and Senate differ on key aspects of Medicaid legislation. Former Senate President Don Gaetzā€™s bill, SB 1758, goes beyond the federal law by including work and training requirements for certain Medicaid enrollees. The House hasnā€™t included the work requirements in its companion legislation, HB 693. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:50:00 GMT /health/2026-03-04/senator-says-medicaid-work-requirements-are-an-uphill-battle Christine Sexton | Florida Phoenix /health/2026-03-04/vaccine-exemption-expansion-bill-heads-to-senate-floor A bill that would expand vaccine exemptions for public K-12 schools is headed to the Senate floor. The bill (SB 1756) would create a new ā€œconscienceā€ category for parents to opt their children out of immunizations typically required for students to attend public K-12 schools. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:42:00 GMT /health/2026-03-04/vaccine-exemption-expansion-bill-heads-to-senate-floor Ana GoƱi-Lessan | News Service of Florida /government-politics/2026-02-11/senate-panel-oks-taylor-hatch-to-lead-dcf-as-senate-confirmation-process-begins The 2026 Senate confirmation journey has begun for acting Department of Children and Families Secretary Taylor Hatch. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:30:04 GMT /government-politics/2026-02-11/senate-panel-oks-taylor-hatch-to-lead-dcf-as-senate-confirmation-process-begins Christine Sexton | Florida Phoenix /government-politics/2026-02-11/florida-farm-bill-advances-senate-drops-disputed-speech-provision The Florida Senate dropped ā€œveggie disparagement" language from a sweeping agriculture bill after concerns it could suppress criticism of the industry. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-02-11/florida-farm-bill-advances-senate-drops-disputed-speech-provision Douglas Soule /government-politics/2026-01-27/alex-vindman-who-testified-against-trump-during-his-first-impeachment-enters-florida-senate-race A key figure in President Donald Trump's first impeachment is running for the U.S. Senate in Florida as a Democrat. Army veteran Alex Vindman served on the National Security Council in 2019 when the Republican president pressured Ukraine to investigate Democrat Joe Biden. Vindman and his twin brother, Eugene, reported their concerns, sparking investigations. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:31:48 GMT /government-politics/2026-01-27/alex-vindman-who-testified-against-trump-during-his-first-impeachment-enters-florida-senate-race Steve Peoples | Associated Press