Florida Legislature

Republican attorneys general from 21 states are trying to help sway a federal appeals court to uphold a 2023 Florida law that led to books being removed from school libraries.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet on Wednesday approved more than $2 million in immigration enforcement money for local agencies seeking AI language translators, pepper spray, GPS trackers, handcuffs, bonuses, and more.

As part of the Florida House's "AI Week", lawmakers received a presentation about the infrastructure for AI data centers in Florida.

The bill proposal from Sen. Don Gaetz comes after the Florida Auditor General concluded the state Department of Education was riddled with pitfalls in how it manages vouchers, including a shortfall of $398 million dollars for the voucher program during the 2024-2025 school year.

The governor has tasked the legislature with putting more protections in place for puppies and dogs when it comes to different animal abuses.

E-Verify is a federal online platform allowing employers to check whether new hires are authorized to work in the United States.

Stephanie Sifrit is on a mission to persuade the Florida Legislature to require nursing homes and assisted-living facilities to allow residents to install video monitoring devices in their rooms.

Fleming Island Republican Representative Sam Garrison was officially named the speaker-designate of the Florida House during a ceremony at the state Capitol Thursday.

State Democratic legislators have filed matching bills to allow survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence, or stalking to terminate their rental agreements without financial penalties.

State Rep. Ryan Chamberlin, from Marion County, revealed his “Freedom 1,2,3” proposal to reporters during a Zoom press conference on Tuesday. The move came months after Gov. Ron DeSantis first pressured state lawmakers to eliminate the tax.

The survey, commissioned by Common Cause, a non-profit government watchdog group, found that 55% of Florida voters are against the move, with opposition spanning across the political spectrum.

A nonprofit smart growth advocacy organization, 1000 Friends of Florida, is the latest entity calling for the Florida Legislature to repeal portions of a new law designed to expedite post-disaster rebuilding.