Gov. DeSantis Reiterates Veto Vow On Redistricting
Gov. Ron DeSantis has reiterated his intention to veto a congressional redistricting plan that he contends is unconstitutional.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis has reiterated his intention to veto a congressional redistricting plan that he contends is unconstitutional.
One issue the Florida Legislature failed to address in this year's session was the rise of homeowners insurance rates in Florida.
Florida lawmakers finished the regular legislative session Monday by passing a $112.1 billion budget for the fiscal year that will start July 1. Here are snapshots of 10 big issues from the session:
Florida lawmakers passed a record $112.1 billion budget Monday to end a legislative session dominated by fierce debates about issues such as education, abortion and immigration.
Florida lawmakers passed a plan Friday that will help set the stage for the Agency for Health Care Administration to award billions of dollars in Medicaid managed-care contracts.
Pay raises for state workers and a gas tax suspension before the November election are included in a $112.1 billion state budget deal reached by state lawmakers after weeks of negotiations.
The Florida Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would restrict how race-related issues can be taught in public schools and in workplace training sessions, giving final legislative approval to an outgrowth of Gov. Ron DeSantis' fight against critical race theory.
A voting overhaul bill that includes the creation of a new security office to investigate election crimes has been approved by the Republican-controlled Florida House.
The Florida Senate passed a bill on Thursday which bans the teaching of critical race theory and related topics in both public schools and private businesses.
The Florida legislature has sent a bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk that would forbid Florida government agencies from doing business with transportation companies that bring immigrants to the state who are in the country illegally.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his successors will have more power over some high-level state appointments under a bill headed to his desk.
House and Senate negotiators agreed Wednesday night to use $200 million in federal stimulus money to give Gov. Ron DeSantis part of his request for a gas-tax break, as they wrapped up more of a budget that will send the annual legislative session into overtime.
Hundreds of students at Cypress Bay High School in Weston walked out of class on Wednesday morning to protest the passing of Florida's controversial Parental Rights in Education bill, known to its critics as the "Don't Say Gay" bill.
Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson said negotiations on the state budget could be completed Thursday, setting up final votes on the package Monday, which is after the regularly scheduled 60-day session ends.
The Florida House on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a bill that would make changes in the state's Medicaid managed-care system as the Agency for Health Care Administration prepares to move forward with awarding billions of dollars of contracts.
The Florida Senate passed a controversial bill Tuesday that would limit the discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.
Amid protests at the Capitol, the Florida Senate is expected to approve the controversial parental Rights in Education bill, known to its critics as the 'Don't Say Gay" bill on Monday.
Florida lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a plan that would change staffing standards in nursing homes, amid debate about how it would affect residents.
Lawmakers gave final approval Friday to a bill (SB 1006) on the strawberry shortcake designation.
The Florida Senate on Monday gave final approval to a bill that would make major changes in rules for rooftop solar energy, after weeks of attempts by the solar industry and environmental groups to head it off.
A Palm Coast Florida student was suspended after organizing a protest of the so-called "Don't say gay" bill.
As the controversial Parental Rights in Education bill, known to its critics as the "Don't Say Gay" bill, makes its way to the Senate floor, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis weighed in on the legislation and rejected the way it's being portrayed in the media.
A bill that would designate strawberry shortcake --- when topped by a healthy dollop of whipped cream --- as Florida's state dessert is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis, despite initial objections from fans of Key lime pie, already the state's official pie.
The Florida House on Friday approved a pair of maps aimed at mollifying Gov. Ron DeSantis' desire to condense a sprawling North Florida congressional district held by a Black Democrat. But before the House voted on the proposal (SB 102), DeSantis objected to it.
Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed Friday that he will sign legislation that would prevent doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
