2026 Florida Legislature

The Florida House is set to hold its first Congressional redistricting committee meeting this Thursday.

Republicans say property taxes have gotten too high. Local governments are concerned the attempt to reduce them would harm their ability to provide important services.

A controversial bill would lower the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 21 to 18. A House panel approved the bill this week along party lines.

House Speaker Daniel Perez has directed subcommittee leaders to schedule discussions for Artificial Intelligence Week December 8-12.

Proposed legislation would require cursive instruction starting in second grade and a written evaluation at the end of fifth grade.

The measure would disqualify people who do not meet weekly employer contact quotas, mandate biweekly eligibility checks and more.

Property Appraiser Shawna Beach recently offered assistance to her county's legislative delegation as the Florida House is weighing various options for property tax relief.

A legislative panel grilled voucher funding executives and an education department director about how to avoid another funding crisis in the school choice program.

Local leaders recently asked the Franklin County legislative delegation for money to help with renovations.