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Rep. Paul Renner was formally chosen as the next House Speaker on Tuesday. The Palm Coast Republican is preparing to move into one of Florida's most powerful positions following the November 2022 elections.
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Fernandina Beach Republican Aaron Bean and Naples Republican Kathleen Passidomo will serve as top lieutenants to incoming Senate President Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby. Incoming House Speaker Chris Sprowls rolled out a leadership team and committee changes, including a new committee that will be directed to look at the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis says he thinks the legislature acted within its authority when enacting the medical marijuana implementing bill. A state appeals court…
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The Florida House of Representatives wants a say in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of state medical marijuana regulations. The chamber's…
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While Florida lawmakers approved funding for the so-called Hope Scholarship program as part of the House budget proposal, bills creating the program are…
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The Florida Legislature is preparing its response to a state Supreme Court decision requiring unanimous jury decisions for the death penalty.Florida has…
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Committee meetings for the state legislature are right around the corner, and House leaders are hoping to make sure new and returning lawmakers are ready.…
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Florida’s budget is set for this year. Governor Rick Scott signed the state budget Thursday, totaling $82 billion. Scott sounded optimistic before…
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Florida lawmakers are seeking a new healthcare option. A direct model could change the way doctors treat their patients.Direct primary care allows…
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Florida Governor Rick Scott left raises for state workers out of this year’s budget. But State Representative Mark Pafford (D-Palm Beach) says he thinks…