State lawmakers are making decisions that touch your life, every day. Like how roads get built and why so many feathers get ruffled over naming an official state bird. Your Florida is a reporting project from WUSF that seeks to help you grasp the workings of state government.
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Florida Democrats saw surprise success this week. What might that signal? -
After key special election wins, Florida Democrats say they see momentum. We spoke with Emily Gregory about her recent victory. -
DeSantis said the south pier will be replaced and the north pier improved following damage from Hurricane Milton. -
Gov. Ron DeSantis has sunk the proposal, which was widely criticized by environmentalists. -
Florida lawmakers are preparing in case there’s a new government in Cuba. A new bill could ease some restrictions. -
Florida lawmakers say a bill would allow cash purchases to be rounded to the nearest nickel just makes cents. -
Anthony Gilbert is best known online as a food influencer exploring hidden culinary spots. Now he’s bringing a full plate of ideas to local politics. We get a taste of his plans. -
The session has ended — without a budget. From DEI bans to new voter verification requirements, here are some of the bigger bills that passed and failed, and what lawmakers will tackle in special sessions. -
A Florida elections bill could change how voters prove their citizenship — and remove student and retirement home IDs at the polls.
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Florida lawmakers passed a bill banning local government DEI initiatives. Officials violating the measure could be removed from office.
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Florida's lawmakers might only officially meet for a few months each year, but the work continues full-time in their districts. Here's how the state compensates your elected representatives. -
The Florida House renewed but again added limits to the governor’s emergency spending fund. But with just days left in session, the Senate hasn’t signed on.
