2018 Legislative Session

The journey for Florida felons to regain their right to vote recently overcame its largest hurdle, as the grassroots citizen’s initiative received enough…

With a new change, a bill has narrowly passed its first Senate committee giving religious institutions the right to allow guns on their property, if…

A gun bill that’s had some problems in the Florida Senate this legislative session has passed its first House committee.Rep. Lawrence McClure (R-Plant…

New legislation expanding a needle-exchange program moved through both the Florida House and Senate today. Last year, Florida lawmakers passed the…

The Florida House and Senate are already clashing over education—higher ed in particular. The House is planning deep cuts for the state’s public colleges…

A bill has passed its first legislative committee requiring schools to display the state motto, “In God We Trust.” Rep. Kim Daniels (D-Jacksonville) is…

In the wake of recent fatal railroad accidents, Florida lawmakers are looking to impose stricter regulations on high-speed rail. The bill is moving…

Florida lawmakers are looking to ensure genetic tests won’t affect eligibility for insurance coverage. The House Health and Human Services Committee…

One state lawmaker thinks pornography is a public health concern that’s damaging young Floridians. But one of his colleagues, who’s a doctor, says the…

Two Democratic Lawmakers are hoping Florida gets involved in a movement that would change the way Floridians vote for the President. Under the current…