local control

A measure to limit the scope of executive orders by local leaders is garnering support in the Senate, with some lawmakers saying it will prevent local governments from stepping on personal freedoms. The bill recently passed it’s second committee stop on a party line vote with Democrats in opposition.

One bill could cost stubborn city and county governments more money if they don’t follow state rules.Local governments have a lot of authority to pass…

Florida lawmakers want to weigh in on who really has access to the state’s beaches. A bill moving in the statehouse is meant to settle a long-running…

Local control advocates said the Florida legislature has taken preempting home rule to a new level this session. The legislature wants to extend property…

Florida lawmakers are pressing pause on a bill that would pave the way for an elected sheriff in Miami-Dade County. The plan is forcing legislators to…

Republican state lawmakers want a say over local business regulations across the state. Legislationpreempting local power is moving through the…

A panel of judges heard arguments Tuesday in a court case involving Mayor Andrew Gillum and other members of the city commission who voted against…

Every year Florida lawmakers come to Tallahassee armed with bills they hope, will become laws. And every year, local governments gear up in the hopes of…

The Florida Senate narrowly passed a bill Friday giving school districts sole control over selecting textbooks and curricula and taking that power away…

Florida lawmakers are considering a bill aimed at local governments that have been declared to be in a state of financial emergency. The bill would let…