Florida Senate

Amid population growth and a shortfall of doctors and nurses, the Florida Senate is ready to start crafting legislation aimed at expanding access to health care.

The Florida Senate on Wednesday passed measures to expand sanctions against Iran and provide money to bolster security at Jewish day schools and preschools.

Wauchula Republican Sen. Albritton said he expects to focus during the 2025 and 2026 legislative sessions on issues involving agriculture and the child-protective system.

The proposed bill would place additional restrictions on voter-registration groups and help clear the way for a potential White House bid by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Other anti-LGBTQ proposals are heading through the Florida Legislature. A march was held outside the state capitol opposing the legislation.

Lawmakers hope the bill (HB 1297) will ultimately lead to the U.S. Supreme Court reversing a 2008 decision that barred the death penalty for people who rape children.

Critics say the bill, if passed, could effectively shut down local pride parades.

Abortion advocates will meet with legislators at Florida’s Capitol to educate them about funds used to help people access abortion care in the state.

The Florida Senate is passing a bill to repeal a law requiring a unanimous jury recommendation for the death penalty.

The six-week abortion bill passed a Senate committee after emotional testimony from both sides. It will next go before the Senate floor this week.

Palm Beach Democratic Senator Lori Berman wants to create a state holiday for the Holocaust.

The Senate Health Policy Committee approved the bill, while the House Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee is slated to take up its version on Tuesday.