/tags/legislative-session legislative session en-US SA¹ś¼Ź“«Ä± Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:27:00 GMT /environment/2026-02-12/concerns-remain-over-some-environmental-bills-at-the-halfway-point-in-the-legislative-session Several bills coursing through Tallahassee have aroused the ire of many conservationists. But some bills also have their backing. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:27:00 GMT /environment/2026-02-12/concerns-remain-over-some-environmental-bills-at-the-halfway-point-in-the-legislative-session Steve Newborn /government-politics/2026-01-22/lgbtq-advocates-push-back-on-slate-of-bigoted-legislation-in-tallahassee Members of the LGBTQ community and their advocates spoke out in the state Capitol Wednesday against the latest assortment of proposed legislation they call ā€œsmoke bombsā€ ā€” culture war measures targeting the LGBTQ community. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:51:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-01-22/lgbtq-advocates-push-back-on-slate-of-bigoted-legislation-in-tallahassee Mitch Perry | Florida Phoenix /government-politics/2026-01-14/advocacy-organizations-gear-up-for-redistricting-fight-regular-session-election-bills Voter identification and congressional redistricting stand chief among concerns voiced by advocacy organizations in the state as the 2026 legislative session gets underway. Members of 11 organizations gathered to respond to Gov. Ron DeSantisā€™ State of the State address, delivered Tuesday. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:01:42 GMT /government-politics/2026-01-14/advocacy-organizations-gear-up-for-redistricting-fight-regular-session-election-bills Jay Waagmeester | The Miami Times /education/2025-04-21/florida-loops-back-on-cursive-as-new-bill-looks-to-expand-instruction-in-the-classroom A new Florida bill aims to make cursive writing mandatory in elementary schools during the 2025-2026 academic year, citing brain development and cultural heritage. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:00:00 GMT /education/2025-04-21/florida-loops-back-on-cursive-as-new-bill-looks-to-expand-instruction-in-the-classroom Kim Casey | MediaLab@FAU /business/2023-11-06/florida-iran-israel-hamas-war-pension-sanctions Gov. DeSantis called lawmakers for a special session to pass sanctions against Iran following the start of the Israel-Hamas war. The proposed legislation would further limit the state from investing its pension funds in companies doing business with Iran. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:02:00 GMT /business/2023-11-06/florida-iran-israel-hamas-war-pension-sanctions Tom Hudson /florida-news/2023-05-05/desantis-celebrates-wins-at-end-of-busy-legislative-session DeSantis is set to conclude a legislative session that establishes him as perhaps the most accomplished conservative governor in the nationā€™s bitter culture wars. Fri, 05 May 2023 13:30:00 GMT /florida-news/2023-05-05/desantis-celebrates-wins-at-end-of-busy-legislative-session Steve Peoples | Associated Press, Anthony Izaguirre | the Associated Press /immigration/2023-02-24/desantis-calls-for-further-crackdown-on-illegal-immigration-for-session The Republican-controlled Florida legislature plans to further crack down on illegal immigration by considering a series of proposals that include stiffer penalties for smuggling people into Florida and expanding use of the E-Verify employment eligibility system. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT /immigration/2023-02-24/desantis-calls-for-further-crackdown-on-illegal-immigration-for-session Jim Turner /news/2022-06-01/floridas-new-property-insurance-condo-safety-laws-may-not-give-homeowners-relief-or-calm-troubled-markets Gov. Ron DeSantis has approved new laws the state hopes will calm a chaotic property insurance market, and eventually lead to rate decreases for homeowners. But some lawmakers and industry analysts say they worry the packages donā€™t deliver relief fast enough and donā€™t go far enough for property owners to see a difference. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 13:11:10 GMT /news/2022-06-01/floridas-new-property-insurance-condo-safety-laws-may-not-give-homeowners-relief-or-calm-troubled-markets Sarah Mueller /2022-05-23/lawmakers-attempt-to-fix-property-insurance-issues-baby-formula-shortage-and-sinking-a-ship-intentionally We look at the ongoing property insurance crisis in Florida and what lawmakers are trying to do to fix it. How the national baby formula is affecting families in South Florida. And an intentional shipwreck thatā€™s helping coral reefs thrive. Mon, 23 May 2022 22:03:17 GMT /2022-05-23/lawmakers-attempt-to-fix-property-insurance-issues-baby-formula-shortage-and-sinking-a-ship-intentionally Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Caitie MuƱoz /2022-05-05/dems-request-special-session-on-rent-colada-inflation-wildlife-thursday-key-deer Rents are rising. Is it up to lawmakers to control the situation? We look at the rising cost of living ā€” everything from gas to our precious Cuban coffee. Plus, could moving Key deer off the Florida Keys help save them? Thu, 05 May 2022 21:32:18 GMT /2022-05-05/dems-request-special-session-on-rent-colada-inflation-wildlife-thursday-key-deer Elisa Baena, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson